The Tucson Arena buzzed with excitement as fans lined up along the red carpet for the Roadrunners' home opener.
For the seventh consecutive season, the team arrived in style, thanks to a beloved local tradition that has become synonymous with Tucson hockey.
Before the players even laced up their skates, the stars of opening night were already revving their engines.
The Green Valley Outlaws Corvette Club has been the driving force behind the Roadrunners' red carpet arrival for years, bringing together hockey-loving locals who contribute horsepower, hometown pride and plenty of heart to the celebration.
"The first time we came to the red carpet, they were bringing the players in these trucks….and we thought well our season ticket holder group had corvettes. We can drive them. And we've b