Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign Center Ian McKinnon
Center Ian McKinnon is returning to the Coachella Valley. The Firebirds re-signed the 25-year-old for the 2023-24 season.
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McKinnon skated in 36 regular season games for the Firebirds last season and appeared in three postseason games. "Macker" as he is known by his teammates lead the team in penalty minutes during the year with 102.
The Firebirds recently put out a little highlight reel of his greatest hits last season.
Beware of the Mack Attack! To celebrate WWE SUPERSHOW coming to Acrisure Arena on Saturday September 23, we’re getting the action started with Macker’s greatest hits!
— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July 13, 2023
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McKinnon was actually one of the first two players ever signed by the Firebirds.
Prior to signing with Coachella Valley, McKinnon played parts of two seasons in American Hockey League with the Providence Bruins and spent time in the ECHL with the Jacksonville Icemen and Maine Mariners.
The Firebirds kick off their season on Oct. 12 with a home game against the Bakersfield Condors.
Check Out: Firebirds release 2023-24 Season Schedule
Season tickets for the Firebirds’ 2023-24 campaign are on sale now. For a full list of benefits and more information on Season Ticket Memberships for the 2023-24 season, click HERE or call 760-835-8778.
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