PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have officially clinched home-ice for the first round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. Their opponent is still up in the air, however, they will either face the San Jose Barracuda or the Calgary Wranglers next week at Acrisure Arena. It will be decided following the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Firebirds goaltender Nikke Kokko has been named to the AHL’s All-Rookie Team. A strong first impression. Introducing the 2024-25 AHL All-Rookie Team🗣️G: Nikke KokkoD: Luca CagnoniD: Tristan LuneauF: Justin HryckowianF: Ville KoivunenF: Bradly Nadeau📝: https://t.co/OMVfhDDYNj | #AHLAwards🏆️ pic.twitter.com/VX2V8AJha8— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 16, 2025 Kokko is the third Firebird in
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Xavier Saints beach volleyball player Ava Campbell is this week’s student athlete of the week. The last name Campbell here at Xavier Prep is well known. There’s Mark Campbell, who is the president of the school and the father of Ava Campbell, who is a beach volleyball star. Ava wouldn’t be the person she is
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Xavier Prep announced their new hockey team at the end of the March. The Saints are making history as the first local high school team in the Coachella Valley. Xavier Prep becomes the first high school here in the desert to have a hockey program. I got to catch up with Saints Athletic Director Andrew
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the San Diego Gulls 4-3 in overtime on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds wasted no time in the opening period and got out to a 2-0 lead by Ben Meyers and Jagger Firkus. firebirds strike first!! 1-0 us 😊 pic.twitter.com/lUozVkXHnT— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds)
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Bakersfield Condors 4-2 on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The Condors opened the scoring with a goal from Ronnie Attard, but the Firebirds responded right back with four unanswered goals by Jani Nyman, Cale Fleury, and Jagger Firkus. WELCOME BACK JANI!! pic.twitter.com/K9QUQhv9Vl— Coachella Valley Firebirds
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) It’s Masters week, and plenty of local golf courses have been impacted by the prestigious golf event held at Augusta National. Here in the valley, a few of the local golf courses have been positively impacted by the 89th Masters.At PGA West, the prestigious golf course took one of the most
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the San Jose Barracuda 1-0 in overtime on Wednesday at Acrisure Arena. The game featured plenty of fights and penalties. The Firebirds and Barracuda have a bit of a rivalry brewing, one we could see in the first round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs.
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Xavier Prep boys tennis player Kieffer Brown is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Kiefer Brown has been one of the many great tennis players to come out of Xavier Prep, and what makes him truly special is the work ethic he puts both on and off the court. “His dedication to practice every day,”
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Palm Desert boys golf proved they can play, winning the Champions Invitational for the second straight year. The 54-hole tournament featured some of the best teams in California, played at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs. PDHS junior star Luke Ringkamp led the Aztecs, shooting 18-under par for the tournament. He took the individual
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds clinched a playoff berth for a third straight season. 🧨🔥@Firebirds | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/1p1asU9WSJ— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 7, 2025 The Firebirds just needed the Bakersfield Condors vs Tucson Roadrunners game to finalize to punch their ticket to the postseason. Sunday’s @TheAHL #PlayoffPrimer is here:🧮→ https://t.co/8ovnQKG3u6 |
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Henderson Silver Knights 4-1 on Saturday at Lee’s Family Forum. Scoreless in the first, the Silver Knights opened the scoring with two unanswered goals by Kai Uchacz and Dysin Mayo. Ryan Winterton put the Firebirds back within reach to end the second frame. wints finds
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Laurie Lober, a 64-year-old local resident, completed a half marathon in all 50 states last Fall. Sports Director Blake Arthur met with Lober at her home to find out more about her journey. Laurie Lober has 50 of these medals – 50 states, 50 half marathons. It’s a journey that began in 2015, but a
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Henderson Silver Knights 3-1 on Friday at Lee’s Family Forum. The Silver Knights opened the scoring with a goal from Jonas Rondbjerg, but the Firebirds responded quickly with two goals by Nikolas Brouillard. tied game! pic.twitter.com/7AvvdjgAH4— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) April 5, 2025 2-1 THANKS
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The Galleri Classic is no more, at least in name. GRAIL, a healthcare company based out of Northern California, decided to opt out of their contract as title sponsor after three years with the tournament. The PGA Tour Champions event in Rancho Mirage is now seeking a new title sponsor to hopefully keep the tournament
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost 3-1 to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday at Acrisure Arena. The Eagles scored two unanswered goals in the first and second periods by Jayson Megna and Devante Stephens. It wasn’t until the final frame of play for the Firebirds to get on the board. In only
Continue ReadingIndio middle blocker Julian Cansino is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “Julian has always been super mature with us,” head coach Meagan Nolasco said. “He works hard. He’s a good leader on campus, at the school, and I think he brings all of that knowledge and leadership that he has at the school and
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds shutout the Chicago Wolves 4-0 on Sunday at Allstate Arena. In the first period, Ben Meyers scored his 22nd goal of the season to put the Firebirds in front by one. BIRDS STRIKE FIRST pic.twitter.com/ZfArdHRm84— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) March 30, 2025 The Firebirds wasted no time
Continue ReadingIndian Wells, Calif. (KESQ) The FILA Easter Bowl wrapped up its 57th year at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The Easter Bowl is one of the world’s most prestigious junior tennis tournaments. Some of the biggest stars, like Taylor Fritz, Francis Tiafoe, and Emma Navarro, competed in the Easter Bowl as juniors. This tournament featured
Continue ReadingWhat a week for the Australian Steve Allan. Allan wasn’t supposed to be in the field but found out a week before tournament play that he would be replacing Steve Stricker as the first alternate. Stricker withdrew from the tournament due to an ongoing back injury. What a week for Steve Allan! The Australian replaced
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