An American Hockey League regular-season game is played at Pechanga Arena in the Midway district of San Diego, California, pitting the Calgary Wranglers against the San Diego Gulls. The Wranglers are the Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate and the Gulls represent the Ducks’ minor-league team, creating a showcase of NHL prospects in a competitive cross-division matchup. Pechanga Arena has long hosted San Diego hockey and other events, providing a familiar venue for AHL action in the city.
