Five-goal first period powers Firebirds past Wranglers; CV finishes 3-1 on Canadian road trip

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -- The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Calgary Wranglers on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome by the final score of 7-4.

Tyson Jugnauth recorded two goals and two assists to register the first four-point game of his career and help the Firebirds close out their four-game Canadian road trip with a victory. 

THREE STARS:

3. Aydar Suniev (CGY) – Scored his seventh goal of the season to pull Calgary to a three-goal deficit in the final moments of the first period.

2. John Hayden (CV) – Two assists in the second period to help Coachella Valley extend their lead.

1. Tyson Jugnauth (CV) – Two goals and two assists (all in the first period) to help himself to his first four-point game of his career.

Click HERE to view the game’s full box score.

Coachella Valley returns home on Wednesday, Dec. 17 to host the San Jose Barracuda. Game time is at 6:30 p.m.

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