On Friday, the Stockton Heat had an opportunity to remain in the Calder Cup playoff hunt, albeit an outside chance. The team directly above them, the Tucson Roadrunners, came into Stockton sporting a 1-6-1 record in their last eight games. After going 6-2-0-1 in their last eight, Stockton had set itself up for a late season run.
I am here to sadly report that the Time of Death on the Heat’s season was Friday, March 15 at 9:20 pm local time. It was a peaceful and solemn event. No fanfare, no celebration of existence, no excitement, just a small gathering of 2,670 in attendance to pay their last respects and file quietly out of the arena.