Center Ian McKinnon is returning to the Coachella Valley. The Firebirds re-signed the 25-year-old for the 2023-24 season. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for the Latest Team News 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
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“The smile‘s you see in the participant’s faces, the energy that they give you, it’s just something you can’t say no to.” Kendra Smith is the heartbeat of the adaptive programs for the Desert Recreation District. They offer nearly every sport you can think of during the summertime all across the Coachella Valley.  “They
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds just announced their upcoming season schedule. Starting off the season with a home game, October 13th at Acrisure Arena. Single-game tickets for the upcoming season will be available soon for purchase. If you are interested in season passes, those are available now for purchase at the Coachella Firebirds Site. The 72-game
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Major things are happening this upcoming hockey season for the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The Firebirds announced that they will compete against the Bakersfield Condors for their first home opener game on October 13th at the Acrisure Arena. The game will be on Friday and the puck drop is set for 7 pm Pacific Time. Last
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One year ago Kamil Pelovello of Cathedral City qualified for his first ever AAU Junior Olympics. Now, he is heading back to Iowa and the 2023 USATF Junior Olympics at the historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Pelovello anchored the 4×100 team that broke the 20-year-old American record of 43.25. The record they broke was
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Still got the hockey fever after Firebirds’ amazing inaugural season? Well, you’ll get more hockey soon as the NHL is coming to the Coachella Valley during its preseason. The Anaheim Ducks will take on the Arizona Coyotes in a preseason game at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms at 3:00 p.m. on Oct. 1., the two
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The Seattle Kraken have signed goaltender Joey Daccord to a two-year, $2.4 million deal. Daccord became a fan favorite amongst Coachella Valley Firebirds fans this season, especially after his magnificent play during the playoffs where he played a key part in the run to the Calder Cup Finals. Daccord set several AHL Playoff records, including
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The 2023 NHL Draft finished on Thursday with many Firebirds’ fans watching closely to see which players would be selected by the Seattle Kraken as the NHL parent team to the Birds. Meet the new players: Hold up new Kraken players just droppedGet to know our top 5 picks from this year’s #NHLDraft 🤠pic.twitter.com/a0rpHeoWu7—
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The Palm Springs Power are known for starting fast and strong. Back in 2019 they saw its best start, going 20-1. This season the Power are 17-1 and are well capable of going down in the history books. “It doesn’t matter which pitcher is on the mound on any given night, they are throwing a lot
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Following Wednesday’s Game 7 OT loss to the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup Finals, the Firebirds addressed the media on Friday afternoon for one last time. Jo-ey! Jo-ey! Jo-ey!Fan favorite and Firebirds star goaltender Joey Daccord gets emotional as he thanks the fans for their support all season. Fitting way to wrap up exit
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The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime to win the Calder Cup. Bears forward Mike Vecchione scored the game-winning goal. It’s the first-ever sudden-death overtime goal in a Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals in AHL history. YOU ROARED FOR US. WE ROAR FOR YOU. pic.twitter.com/SWejK1Igwu— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) June 22,
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Two of the biggest teams in the NBA will face off in the Coachella Valley! The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game at Acisure Arena in Thousand Palms, officials announced on Wednesday. The game is titled the “Desert Duel.” The game will be played on Oct. 19. Tickets go
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It’s been quite the journey since the Coachella Valley first learned an AHL hockey team was coming to the desert. Now to that team making it to the very last game of the Calder Cup Finals. After 98 games in the 2022-2023 season for the Firebirds, the final game of the season is on Wednesday.
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“You dream as a kid of playing in a Game 7 In the backyard,” said Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma. “So we all have played them. These are just the pinnacle games. The games you hope to play for, you dream to play for, you work to play for.” 1 MORE TO GO🔥 #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/wZWx8p7Fl4—
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds and the Hershey Bears are set to play in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals Wednesday at Acrisure Arena. It’s winner-take-all for the championship. The game is sold out but you’ll be able to watch it live on Fox 11, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. Check Out Our Firebirds Section
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We’re going 7! The Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the Hershey Bears 4-2 in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals. The win means we’re going to a Game 7 on Wednesday at Acrisure Arena. This will be a winner-take-all to end the Calder Cup Finals. GAME 7 WILL DECIDE THE 2023 #CALDERCUP CHAMPIONS!! 🚨🔥@Firebirds |
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Hershey Bears have won Game 5 of the Calder Cup series with an overtime goal. Garrett Pilon scored just about halfway through the overtime period, netting victory for the Bears. By that time, Firebirds goalie Joey Daccord had made 30 saves. Head Coach Dan Bylsma following Game 5 OT loss, looking forward to coming home
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La Quinta resident Berry Henson has been trying to make the U.S. Open since 1998. This week he finally made the major championship field, but comes up short on Friday and finished at (+10). Henson made national headlines this week, he detailed his journey from multiple professional golf tour’s to being a part-time Uber driver.
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Watch live post-game reaction live in the player below: The Hershey Bears survived another Coachella Valley Firebirds comeback attempt, securing a 3-2 win in Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals. The series is now tied 2-2 with Game 5 Saturday in Hershey. Game 6 will be Monday at Acrisure Arena in the Coachella Valley.
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After a tough loss overtime loss last night in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals, the Firebirds took it easy on Wednesday. News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur visited Firebirds practice Wednesday morning where the majority of the team wasn’t on the ice, using the opportunity to rest and recover. Series off day
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