Firebirds partner with AHL teams to collect wildfire relief donations

PALM DESERT, Calif. - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, announced today that the team, along with the other four California AHL member clubs, will be collecting items this week to be donated to those assisting with Los Angeles wildfire relief.

The Firebirds, Bakersfield Condors, Ontario Reign, San Diego Gulls, and San Jose Barracuda will unite to collect items this week and caravan to the Los Angeles area together to deliver all donations on Monday, Jan. 20.

Last week, the Firebirds, along with the One Valley Foundation, pledged $10,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to help those affected by the recent wildfires throughout the Los Angeles area. An additional $7,000 was raised during Sunday afternoon’s game through the One Valley Foundation’s in-game auction.

“Our thoughts are with those affected by the fires in the Los Angeles area,” said John Page, senior vice president of Acrisure Arena/OVG/Coachella Valley Firebirds. “While we continue to explore options on how we can assist further, the Firebirds and One Valley Foundation are pledging a $10,000 donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. This money will equip the LAFD members with emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks, and wildland brush tools. We encourage our fans and those who are able to donate to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation or Pasadena Humane. Our hearts are with the Los Angeles community and the courageous first responders.”

Donation Drive Events This Week

Coachella Valley will hold a series of donation drives beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 14, through Thursday, Jan. 16. Tuesday and Wednesday’s donation drive events will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, and Thursday’s drive will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT, prior to puck drop of the Firebirds’ game against the Henderson Silver Knights. Donations will be collected at VIP Lot A at Acrisure Arena.

Fans are encouraged to donate a variety of much-needed items including non-food items such as baby diapers, phone chargers, socks, deodorant, toothpaste, dry shampoo, blankets, and new pillows along with food items such as non-carbonated drinks, cases of water and Gatorade, dog food, crackers, peanut butter crackers, trail mix, fruit snacks, energy bars, pop-top tuna and chicken, and protein-based snacks.

“As the desert's regional food bank, designated for emergency response and disaster relief, we understand the impact disaster can have on a community,” said Debbie Espinosa, president and CEO of FIND. “We deeply appreciate the Coachella Valley Firebirds for leading the efforts in collecting necessary essentials for our neighbors impacted by the LA fires. We are proud to partner on such an important initiative and hope the desert will join us in supporting the LA region.”

For a full list of items, additional charitable outlets seeking donations including FIND Food Bank, and for more information, visit www.OneValleyFoundation.org/LosAngeles.

Firebirds Ticket Donation – Thursday, Jan. 16

Starting tomorrow, 50% of the proceeds of all individual tickets purchased for this Thursday's Firebirds’ game, both online and in person, will go toward fire relief and recovery efforts. Get tickets now by visiting Ticketmaster online or stop into the Ticketmaster Box Office at Acrisure Arena the day of the event to avoid online fees. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. PT.

Box Office Hours Extended This Week

The Ticketmaster Box Office at Acrisure Arena will be open for extended hours of operations in conjunction with donation drive events. Box office hours this week are:

• Tuesday, Jan. 14: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 15: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 16: 10 a.m. through end of the 2nd period

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