Cuda Confidential
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsCuda Confidential is the official podcast of the San Jose Barracuda, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks.
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Barracuda Bonus (04.06.24) SJ: 2 ONT: 3 F/SO
April 07, 2024 05:29 - 8 minutes - 12 MBGeorgi Romanov made 41 saves on Saturday night at the Toyota Arena, but the San Jose Barracuda (21-33-9-4) would fall 3-2 in a shootout to the Ontario Reign (38-21-3-4).
Barracuda Bonus (04.04.24) SJ: 1 CV: 3
April 05, 2024 06:58 - 7 minutes - 10 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (21-33-9-3) entered the third period on Thursday at the Acrisure Arena up by a goal but failed to hold the lead, falling 3-1 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (41-14-5-4). Despite the loss, Georgi Romanov was outstanding, making 39 saves on 42 shots, and has now turned aside 86 of 91 in his last two games versus the first-place Firebirds.
Barracuda Bonus (04.03.24) SJ: 5 SD: 6 F/SO
April 04, 2024 19:06 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIn his AHL debut, Sharks 2022 first round pick Filip Bystedt notched a pair of goals and added an assist but the San Jose Barracuda (21-32-9-3) would fall 6-5 in a shootout on Wednesday night at the Pechanga Arena against the San Diego Gulls (24-31-8-0). In the first, the Gulls put the first five shots on net, and managed to grab momentum early. On their seventh shot of the period, Nathan Gaucher (10) would make it goals in his last four as he tipped in a Nick Wolff point-pull at 9:09. Afte...
Cuda Confidential (Vol. 4, Ep. 17 – Carroll Catch Up)
April 02, 2024 17:36 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn the latest episode of Cuda Confidential, Barracuda voice Nick Nollenberger chats with recently acquired forward Joe Carroll to talk about his transition to the Sharks organization, career uncertainty after junior hockey and more.
Barracuda Bonus (03.31.24) SJ: 4 CGY: 1
March 31, 2024 23:18 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (21-32-9-2) jumped out to a 3-0 lead on Sunday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome and never looked back, downing the Calgary Wranglers (34-24-5-3), 4-1, behind 30 saves from Georgi Romanov. With the win, the Barracuda finished the year going 5-3 versus the Wranglers and 2-2 on the road. Danil Gushchin extended his point (2+6=8) and assist streak to six games as he finished with a pair of points (1+1=2) and now has 13 multi-point games this year. Ethan Cardwell als...
Barracuda Bonus (03.29.24) SJ: 2 CGY: 4
March 29, 2024 23:50 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (20-32-9-2) gave up a goal 49 seconds into Friday afternoons game at the Scotiabank Saddledome and could never recover, falling 4-2 to the Calgary Wranglers (34-23-5-3). With the loss, the Barracuda have now been eliminated from the postseason.
Barracuda Bonus (03.27.24) SJ: 2 ONT: 3
March 28, 2024 05:32 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (20-31-9-2) jumped out to a 2-0 lead on Wednesday night at Tech CU Arena, but failed to hold onto it and would ultimately fall, 3-2, to the Ontario Reign (35-21-3-4).
Cuda Confidential (Vol. 4, Ep. 16 – Jacked Up)
March 25, 2024 18:24 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn the latest episode of Cuda Confidential, Barracuda voice Nick Nollenberger chats with recently acquired defenseman Jack Thompson to talk about his transition to the Sharks organization, his lifelong friendship with Cuda teammate Ethan Cardwell and more.
Barracuda Bonus (03.24.24) SJ: 4 TUC: 0
March 25, 2024 18:20 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (20-30-9-2) scored three times on the power play and got 29 saves from Eetu Makiniemi en-route to 4-0 win against the Tucson Roadrunners (36-21-3-2) on Sunday afternoon at Tech CU Arena. In the victory, the Barracuda went on the man advantage a season-high nine times and the two clubs combined for 158 penalty minutes. Also a watermark for the season. Makiniemi’s shutout was his third of the year, seventh of this career, and second in his last five games. Tucson had no...
Barracuda Bonus (03.23.24) SJ: 1 TUC: 3
March 24, 2024 00:51 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (19-30-9-2) scored 48 seconds into the first period on Saturday afternoon, but failed to score again, and would ultimately fall, 3-1, to the Tucson Roadrunners (36-20-3-2) at Tech CU Arena.
Cuda Confidential (Vol. 4, Ep. 15 – Rau-za)
March 19, 2024 19:13 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn the latest episode of Cuda Confidential, Barracuda voice Nick Nollenberger is joined by forward Kyle Rau to talk about is journey from backyard rink, to 2x Minnesota State Champion in high school, to the NHL and now to San Jose.
Barracuda Bonus (03.17.24) SJ: 1 RFD: 4
March 18, 2024 01:04 - 6 minutes - 9.27 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (18-29-9-2, 47 pts.) fell behind by a pair of goals in the first period on Sunday afternoon at the BMO Center and mustered just one goal despite outshooting the Rockford IceHogs (28-22-5-2, 63 pts.) 35-25 in an eventual 4-1 loss. In the loss, Ethan Cardwell buried his team-leading 17th goal of the year and second in as many games. Cardwell is now tied for fifth in goals among AHL rookies.
Barracuda Bonus (03.16.24) SJ: 3 RFD: 4 F/OT
March 17, 2024 04:44 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (18-28-9-2) earned a point on Saturday night at the BMO Center but would ultimately drop their ninth overtime game of the year, 4-3, to the Rockford IceHogs (27-22-5-2). In the loss, Ethan Cardwell collected his team-leading 16th goal of the year and collected a pair of assists.
Barracuda Bonus (03.09.24) SJ: 3 TEX: 6
March 10, 2024 04:24 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (17-27-8-2) gave up three goals in the second period and ultimately failed to recover, falling 6-3 to the Texas Stars (26-22-3-2) on Saturday night at the H-E-B Center.
Barracuda Bonus (03.08.23) SJ: 2 TEX: 1
March 09, 2024 05:05 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBGeorgi Romanov made 41 stops on Friday night at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, and the San Jose Barracuda (17-27-8-2) edge the Texas Stars (26-22-3-2), 2-1, snapping a six-game losing drought. In the win, Jack Thompson picked up an assist in his Barracuda debut after being acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.
Barracuda Bonus (03.02.24): SJ: 2 CV: 3 F/SO
March 03, 2024 06:20 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBGeorgi Romanov made a career-high 47 stops on Saturday night at Tech CU Arena, but the San Jose Barracuda (17-27-8-2) would fall 3-2 in a shootout to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (33-13-5-2). In the loss, Nathan Todd picked up an assist to extend his point streak (2+8=10) and assist streak to seven consecutive games.
Barracuda Bonus (02.28.24) SJ: 1 CV: 4
February 29, 2024 06:52 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (17-27-8-1) fell behind 3-0 on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena and couldn’t dig their way out, eventually dropping the game 4-1 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (31-13-5-2). In the loss, Nathan Todd extended his point streak to six games with an assist and Roman Kinal picked up his first helper of his career.
Barracuda Bonus (02.24.24) SJ: 2 ABB: 5
February 25, 2024 02:01 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (17-26-8-1) scored twice on the power play on Saturday afternoon but gave up three unanswered goals in the third period and ultimately fell 5-2 to the Abbotsford Canucks (27-17-3-2) at Tech CU Arena. In the loss, Thomas Bordeleau buried his second goal in as many games and Scott Sabourin made it goals in three straight.
Barracuda Bonus (02.23.24) SJ: 4 ABB: 5 F/SO
February 24, 2024 06:43 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (17-24-8-1) put 44 shots on net on Friday night at Tech CU Arena but would ultimately fall, 5-4, in a shootout to the Abbotsford Canucks (26-17-3-2). In the defeat, Anthony Vincent recorded his first two-point game of his career and now has three points (2+1=3) in three games since returning to the lineup for the first time since early November.
Cuda Confidential (Vol. 4, Ep. 12 – Checking In w/ GM Joe Will)
February 22, 2024 17:13 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBIn the latest episode of Cuda Confidential, Barracuda play-by-play broadcaster Nick Nollenberger sits down with general manager Joe Will to discuss the team's season so far, what's ahead, and much more.
Barracuda Bonus (02.21.24) SJ: 4 CV: 5
February 22, 2024 06:49 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBhe San Jose Barracuda (17-24-8-0) allowed three power-play goals on Wednesday night at Tech CU Arena and were edged 5-4 by the Coachella Valley Firebirds (30-13-4-2). In the loss, Nathan Todd finished with a goal and two assists and is now leading the team in goals (16) and points (40).
Barracuda Bonus (02.17.24) SJ: 7 BAK: 2
February 18, 2024 07:37 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (17-23-8-0) netted a season-high four power-play goals on Saturday night at the Mechanics Bank Arena and matched a season-high for goals in a game, taking down the Bakersfield Condors (23-16-2-2), 7-3. With Saturday’s win, the Barracuda finished the season series with a 4-3-1-0 record and a 3-0-1-0 mark over the last four meetings. The seven goals were the most at Bakersfield in franchise history.
Barracuda Bonus (02.15.24) SJ: 0 CV: 4
February 16, 2024 23:26 - 6 minutes - 8.92 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (16-23-8-0) had its three-game point streak snapped on Thursday night at Acrisure Arena against the Coachella Valley Firebirds (28-12-4-2) as Chris Driegder made 25 saves en-route to a 4-0 win. For the veteran goaltender, it was his second consecutive shutout. With the victory, the Firebirds have now collected points in 10 in a row.
Barracuda Bonus (02.14.24) SJ: 6 SD: 2
February 15, 2024 07:29 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (16-22-8-0, 40 pts.) scored a season-high six road goals on Wednesday, taking down the San Diego Gulls (18-19-7-0, 43 pts.), 6-2, at the Pechenga Arena. The victory was the Barracuda’s second in a row, snapping the Gulls three-game winning streak. Kyle Rau (1+2=3) and Thomas Bordeleau (0+3=3) finished with a game-high three points and Jacob Peterson (2+0=2) and Nikolai Knyshov (0+2=2) also notched two points apiece. Georgi Romanov got back to a .500 record (6-6-4) as ...
Barracuda Bonus (02.10.24) SJ: 4 BAK: 2
February 11, 2024 07:16 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBNathan Todd notched his first AHL hat trick and the San Jose Barracuda (15-22-8-0) got 31 saves from Georgi Romanov en-route to a 4-2 win over the Bakersfield Condors (22-14-2-2, 48 pts.) on Saturday night at Tech CU Arena in front 3,986 fans for Cuda Country Night presented by Bay Country.
Barracuda Bonus (02.09.24) SJ: 2 BAK: 3
February 10, 2024 06:49 - 8 minutes - 12 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (14-22-8-0, 35 pts.) outshot the Bakersfield Condors (21-13-2-2, 48 pts.) 42-19 on Friday night at Mechanics Bank Arena but would take a penalty 13 seconds into overtime and fall, 3-2. After the loss, the Barracuda are now 0-8 in overtime this season.
Barracuda Bonus (02.03.24) SJ: 2 ABB: 3
February 04, 2024 07:11 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (13-22-7-0) jumped out to a 2-0 lead on Saturday night at the Abbotsford Centre but the Abbotsford Canucks (23-13-3-2) managed to score three times unanswered in the second, picking up a 3-2 win.
Barracuda Bonus (02.02.24) SJ: 2 ABB: 1
February 03, 2024 07:19 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (14-21-7-0, 35 pts.) got 31 saves from Georgi Romanov and were able to hold off the Abbotsford Canucks (22-14-3-2, 49 pts.), 2-1, on Friday night at the Abbotsford Centre.
Cuda Confidential (Vol. 4, Ep. 11 – Kny, Kny)
January 31, 2024 04:01 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn the latest episode of Cuda Confidential, Nick Nollenberger, voice of the Barracuda, sits down with defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov to talk about going back to school, getting healthy and much more.
Barracuda Bonus (01.27.24) SJ: 2 CGY: 3
January 28, 2024 06:25 - 6 minutes - 9.47 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (13-21-7-0) lost their lead after giving up a pair of second-period power-play goals and failed to tie the game after that point, falling 3-2 to the Calgary Wranglers (22-13-3-0) on Saturday night at Tech CU Arena in front of 3,682 fans.
Barracuda Bonus (01.24.24) SJ: 5 BAK: 3
January 25, 2024 06:41 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (12-20-7-0, 31 pts.) returned to Tech CU Arena on Wednesday night and snapped their nine-game skid by upending the Bakersfield Condors (18-12-1-2, 39 pts.), 5-3. In the victory, seven different San Jose players finished with multiple points including Danil Gushchin who extended his point streak to six (2+6=8) and now leads the team with 14 goals, 23 assists, and 37 points.
Barracuda Bonus (10.16.23) SJ: 4 CLT: 5 F/OT
January 17, 2024 20:35 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (11-18-6-0, 28 pts.) erased a two-goal deficit on Tuesday at the Bojangles Coliseum but would ultimately fall 5-4 in overtime to the Charlotte Checkers (19-13-4-0, 42 pts.). In the loss, Oskar Lindblom scored twice, and Tristen Robins notched his first goal of the year.
Barracuda Bonus (1.13.23) SJ: 2 BAK: 3
January 14, 2024 06:57 - 5 minutes - 8.04 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (11-18-5-0, 27 pts.) scored twice in the third period on Saturday at the Mechanics Bank Arena, but failed to dig out of a 3-0 hole, falling 3-2 to Bakersfield Condors (15-10-1-2, 33 pts.). In the loss, Danil Gushchin became the first player on the Barracuda to reach 30 points as he notched his team-leading 13th goal of the year. Leon Gawanke also scored his eighth goal of the season and is now T-fourth among league defenders in tallies.
Barracuda Bonus (1.5.24) SJ: 0 ONT: 2
January 07, 2024 16:08 - 5 minutes - 8.23 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (11-15-4-0) put 25 shots on net on Friday night at the Toyota Arena but failed to beat rookie goaltender Erik Portillo and were shutout 2-0 by the Ontario Reign (17-10-3-1). The shutout loss was the team’s third of the year and first since Nov. 24 when they were defeated 3-0 by the Reign.
Barracuda Bonus (1.3.24) SJ: 6 TUC: 4
January 04, 2024 06:46 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (11-14-4-0) notched six goals on Wednesday night at Tech CU Arena, including two from Danil Gushchin, en-route to a 6-4 win over the Tucson Roadrunners (19-8-1-1). The victory was the Barracuda’s first in four attempts against the Coyotes affiliate and snapped Tucson’s five-game winning streak.
Barracuda Bonus (12.22.23) SJ: 2 HSK: 1
December 24, 2023 07:15 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (9-12-4-0) got 31 saves from Magnus Chrona en-route to a 2-1 win over the Henderson Silver Knights (14-11-1-2) on Friday night at the Dollar Loan Center. The win was just the third ever for San Jose in Vegas/Henderson and snapped the Silver Knights’ four-game winning streak.
Barracuda Bonus (12.16.23) SJ: 6 TUC: 8
December 21, 2023 07:01 - 10 minutes - 14 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (8-12-4-0) gave up a season-high eight goals on Wednesday at Tech CU Arena, and would fall 8-6 to the Tucson Roadrunners (15-8-1-1). The 14 combined tallies were the most in a Barracuda game this season. Despite the loss, Barracuda forward Nathan Todd (5+8=13) picked up an assist and now has points in eight straight game.
Barracuda Bonus (12.16.23) SJ: 3 CGY: 0
December 16, 2023 17:49 - 10 minutes - 15 MBEetu Makiniemi made 22 saves on Friday for his first shutout win since Jan. 20, 2023, and his fifth of his career as the Barracuda blanked the Calgary Wranglers, 3-0. Makiniemi has now won back-to-back games and is 1-1-0-1 against the Wranglers lifetime. Shakir Mukhamadullin (1+1=2), Leon Gawanke (0+2=2), and Danil Gushchin (0+2=2) would all finish the game with multi-point efforts, and Nathan Todd and Thomas Bordeleau would pot power-play goals.
Cuda Confidential (Vol. 4, Ep. 10 – Catching Up with Kaspick)
December 13, 2023 23:33 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBBarracuda voice Nick Nollenberger is joined by one of the newest members of the team, Tanner Kaspick, to talk about growing up in Brandon, MB, playing for the Wheat Kings, being drafted by the Blues, and much more.
Barracuda Bonus (12.8.23) SJ: 6 HSK: 1
December 09, 2023 07:42 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (6-10-4-0) kicked off a five-game homestand with a 6-1 win over the Henderson Silver Knights (10-10-1-2) on Friday night at Tech CU Arena. The victory was the Barracuda’s first in four attempts against the Knights and matched the largest margin of victory this season. Danil Gushchin set a new career-high with four points (1+3=4) and Nathan Todd (1+2=3) picked up his first three-point game in a Barracuda sweater and in the process extended his point streak to a season...
Barracuda Bonus (10.29.23) SJ: 5 CV: 3
November 30, 2023 08:10 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (5-8-4-0) notched a season-high three power-play goals and were able to hold off a late Coachella Valley Firebirds (9-7-0-0) push on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena for a 5-3 win. The victory was the Barracuda’s (1-6-2-2) first ever over the Firebirds in 11 attempts. Leon Gawanke led the way as he collected his fourth-career three point game (1+2=3), and Thomas Bordeleau (0+2=2), Jacob Peterson (1+1=2) and Nathan Todd (1+1=2) all finished with two points.
Barracuda Bonus (11.25.23) SJ: 2 ONT: 4
November 26, 2023 01:41 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (4-8-4-0) led 2-0 on Saturday afternoon and put 44 shots on net but failed to hold their lead and would eventually fall, 4-2, to the Ontario Reign (10-4-1-1). With the win, Ontario has now won four in a row and has points in their last eight (6-0-1-1). In the loss, Jacob Peterson notched his second goal in his last three games, and Danil Gushchin snapped a five-game goalless drought.
Barracuda Bonus (11.24.23) SJ: 0 ONT: 3
November 25, 2023 05:49 - 8 minutes - 11 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (4-7-4-0) outshot the Ontario Reign (10-4-1-1) 32-23 on Friday night at Tech CU Arena but failed to beat veteran goaltender David Rittich and would fall 3-0. For the Reign, it was their third consecutive shutout victory.
Barracuda Bonus (11.21.23) SJ: 5 SD: 4
November 22, 2023 06:04 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (4-6-4-0) held off a San Diego Gulls (2-9-3-0) comeback attempt to claim a 5-4 win on Tuesday night at Tech CU Arena. With the loss, the Gulls have now dropped 12 in a row (0-9-3-0). Thomas Bordeleau (two goals, one assist) and Ethan Cardwell (one goal, two assists) each recorded three points as the Barracuda collected their second win on their season-long seven-game homestand.
Barracuda Bonus (11.18.23) SJ: 2 COL: 3 F/OT
November 19, 2023 05:13 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (3-6-4-0) erased a two-goal hole on Saturday at Tech CU Arena but would eventually fall 3-2 in overtime to the Colorado Eagles (8-5-3-0). In the OT defeat, Bradley Marek would pot his first in the AHL and Thomas Bordeleau would bury his third of the season.
Barracuda Bonus (11.17.23) SJ: 2 COL: 5
November 18, 2023 06:29 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (3-6-3-0) fell behind by a pair of goals in the first period on Friday at Tech CU Arena and could never recover, falling 5-2 to the Colorado Eagles (7-5-3-0). In the loss, Justin Bailey made it back-to-back games with a goal and Ozzy Wiesblatt (2) notched his first in his last six.
Barracuda Bonus (11.10.23) SJ: 3 CLT: 5
November 11, 2023 06:45 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (2-5-3-0) led twice on Friday at Tech CU Arena but couldn’t hold on to the lead and would eventually fall 5-3 to the Charlotte Checkers (7-3-0-0). In the loss, Thomas Bordeleau and Jacob Peterson each collected their first goals of the year.
Cuda Confidential (Vol. 4, Ep. 9 – Sabs in San Jose)
November 09, 2023 23:51 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn the latest episode of Cuda Confidential, Barracuda voice Nick Nollenberger sits down with forward Scott Sabourin to talk about going from undrafted to year 11 at the pro ranks and much more.
Barracuda Bonus (11.5.23) SJ: 4 CGY: 1
November 08, 2023 17:36 - 4 minutes - 6.71 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (2-4-3-0) got 34 saves from rookie goaltender Georgi Romanov en route to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Wranglers (6-1-1-0) on Sunday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome. With the victory, the Barracuda snapped a six-game skid (0-3-3-0) and ended Calgary’s five-game winning streak. The win was also the Barracuda’s first on the road (1-1-1) and the Wranglers’ first loss in regulation and at home. Romanov (2-0-2-0) has been in the nets for both Barracuda wins and has ma...
Barracuda Bonus (11.3.23) SJ: 0 CGY: 1
November 04, 2023 16:02 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBThe San Jose Barracuda (1-4-3-0) got 34 saves from rookie goaltender Magnus Chrona but failed to beat Dustin Wolf and would fall 1-0 to the Calgary Wranglers (6-0-1-0) on Friday afternoon at the Scotiabank Saddledome. With the win, Wolf, a native of Gilroy, is now 12-0 lifetime against the Sharks’ top affiliate.