Press Releases

TOPEKA ROADRUNNERS RELEASE 2008-09 NAHL SCHEDULE

In conjunction with the NAHL, the Topeka RoadRunners today released their schedule for the 2008-09 season, the teams second season in Kansas.

FORMER ROADRUNNER NAMED TO USA INLINE SQUAD

Former RoadRunner defenseman Rafael Rodriguez was named to the USA Hockey InLine National Team that will compete in Slovakia this weekend.

SOMERSET CAMP DRAWS TO CLOSE

The Topeka RoadRunners first of two open tryout camps came to a close with an All-Star game on Sunday in Somerset, WI.

The Topeka RoadRunners are in the midst of their first open tryout camp of the summer. Veterans, tenders, and RoadRunner hopefuls are on the ice in Somerset, WI this weekend. On hand to evaluate talent are Head Coach Scott Langer, Scouts Tom Kelly and Steve Jennings, and Mike Aikens.

ROADRUNNERS PREPARE FOR FIRST TRYOUT CAMP OF SUMMER

The Topeka RoadRunners, playing in their first season in their new home in Kansas, set the bar extremely high for future clubs.

'RUNNERS DRAFT PICK COMES FROM BACKYARD

The Topeka RoadRunners didn't have to look far to select their lone pick in the 2008 NAHL draft on Wednesday, selecting Billy Mulligan from the Russell Stover Stars Midget Major AAA program in nearby Overland Park, KS.

ROADRUNNER VETERAN BLUELINER HEADED TO FERRIS STATE

Three years in the RoadRunner organization gave Tommy Hill all he needed to prepare for Division I hockey, a dream he realized this week when he signed his commitment to play for the Ferris State Bulldogs in his home state of Michigan.

TOPEKA RUNS OUT OF ROAD, FALLING IN SEMI-FINAL ROUND

The Topeka RoadRunners came in blazing to the Robertson Cup Tournament, winning both of their first two games, but their record-setting season came to a close in a 5-2 loss to the Mahoning Valley Phantoms on Saturday afternoon.

ST LOUIS SLOWS TOPEKA DOWN IN 5-2 WIN

The St Louis Bandits earned a day of rest by defeating the RoadRunners 5-2 on Friday night.

'RUNNERS ROLL TO ANOTHER WIN

Topeka continued their hot streak, defeating Alexandria on Thursday 4-2.

TOPEKA STARTS OFF TOURNEY WITH VICTORY

The Topeka RoadRunners first ever trip to the Robertson Cup Tournament got off to a great start, with Topeka posting a 3-2 win on the first day.

RUNNERS ADVANCE AFTER OT THRILLER

Two power outages and overtime hockey kept fans at the Kansas Expocentre for over four and a half hours. Their patience was rewarded with a 5-4 win for the home team in sudden death overtime.

FAIRBANKS AVOIDS ELIMINATION WITH 3-1 WIN

The Fairbanks Ice Dogs proved they weren't quite ready to return to the Last Frontier, as they put together a 3-1 win on Friday to force a decisive Game 5 on Sunday.

DOGS ON ROPES AFTER 'RUNNERS RALLY

The Topeka RoadRunners took another step toward the South Division crown by pumping in 4 unanswered goals on Thursday night to stun the Fairbanks Ice Dogs 5-3.

ICE DOGS BITE BACK, EVEN SERIES AT 1-1

The Fairbanks Ice Dogs turned the tables on the RoadRunners in Game 2, notching a 3-1 win and evening the best of 5 series at a game apiece.

'RUNNERS TAKE GAME ONE IN FINALS

The Topeka RoadRunners shook off a first period gaffe to overpower the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in a 3-1 win on Thursday night at the Kansas Expocentre.

DIVISION FINALS TO STAY IN TOPEKA

The Topeka RoadRunners have reached an agreement with their Division Final opponents to keep the entire series in Topeka rather than have three games played in Fairbanks.