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Coachella Valley Firebirds 2025-26 home opener set for October 10

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The American Hockey League announced 2025-2026 home openers for all teams, including the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Mark your calendars 🗓️ #LetsFly Secure your seats now by becoming a season ticket member! Get more info here: https://t.co/X0UXOqfXIW pic.twitter.com/lbLn5wmTtu— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July 9, 2025 The Firebirds first home game will be

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Firebirds resign inaugural player for another two-year contract

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign forward Ian McKinnon for another two- year contract bringing him to the ice through the 2026-27 season.  Mac is Back!The #CVFirebirds have re-signed forward Ian McKinnon to a two-year AHL contract.MORE: https://t.co/ut6KgkUWte pic.twitter.com/C80lu2ydwn— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) June 30, 2025 McKinnon, 27, has been with the

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Seattle Kraken re-sign Firebirds’ defenseman Cale Fleury

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Firebirds’ defenseman Cale Fleury has agreed to a two-year, one-way extension contract ($890,000 AAV) with the Seattle Kraken for the 2025-26 season.  Seeing Fleurys in June ❄️We have agreed to terms with defenseman Cale Fleury on a two-year, one-way extension. pic.twitter.com/6yVdMcMxFL— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) June 20, 2025 Fleury, 26, started

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Firebirds’ goaltending coach Colin Zulianello promoted to NHL’s Seattle Kraken

Firebirds goaltending coach Colin Zulianello is headed to the big club. Zulianello has been promoted within the organization to the Seattle Kraken coaching staff. WELCOME ABOARD! ⚓️Head Coach Lane Lambert has rounded out the coaching staff with the addition of Assistant Coaches Aaron Schneekloth and Chris Taylor and Goaltending Coach Colin Zulianello → https://t.co/pKvjfZCuW5 pic.twitter.com/rF4mvIL0ha—

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Seattle Kraken bring back forward Ben Meyers on one-year, one-way deal

Ben Meyers will be back in the Seattle Kraken organization next season. MY OH MEYERS! 🤭We've signed forward Ben Meyers to a one-year, one-way extension. pic.twitter.com/5TgtUYERy5— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) June 2, 2025 The 26-year-old forward signed a one-year, one-way deal worth $775,000. Meyers was one of Coachella Valley’s top offensive players last year, leading the

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Kraken keep John Hayden, sign Firebirds’ fan-favorite to two-year extension

The Seattle Kraken have signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension ($775,000 AAV) starting in the 2025-26 season.  HAY HAY WHADDAYA SAY… guess who signed an extension today?! 👀✍️We've signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way deal. pic.twitter.com/dFtNea5xW0— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) May 28, 2025 “John has been an important player in

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Jacob Melanson nets overtime winner to lift Firebirds to 5-4 win over Canucks in Game 2

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 5-4 in Game 2 of the Pacific Division Semifinals. In the opening period, the Firebirds were all gas, no brakes, scoring three goals by Gustav Olofsson, Ty Nelson, and Max Lajoie. a rocket from goose 🔥1-0 we lead pic.twitter.com/8Valo2ON1S— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds)

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Firebirds’ low attendance due to several factors, team hoping for better turnout for upcoming playoff series

After low attendance numbers in the first round of the playoffs against the Calgary Wranglers, the Firebirds are expecting better support in the second round against the Abbotsford Canucks. Team officials tell KESQ that the Firebirds averaged around 8,000 fans per game during the 2025-2025 regular season. Despite strong attendance numbers during the regular season,

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