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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds (3-3-2-1) return home did not go as planned, losing to the San Jose Barracuda 5-2 Friday night. The Firebirds came back to Acrisure Arena after a tough four games on the road, winning just one game. San Jose opened the scoring with two goals in the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds finished their four-game road trip Wednesday night in San Diego, seeking to snap their winless streak of four games. Despite trailing 2-0 to the Gulls, the Firebirds surged late, led by J.R. Avon’s two goals in less than two minutes. Avon tied the game at 2-2
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell in a shootout loss to the Abbotsford Canucks 5-4 on Sunday at Rogers Forum. The Firebirds came back from a three-goal deficit, but was unable to take the win in the shootout. Abbotsford opened scoring with three first-period goals, including two from Trey Fix-Wolansky and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have fallen to 2-2-2-0 on the season after a loss on the road to the Abbotsford Canucks 7-3. While it was a difficult game for the Firebirds, it was highlighted by rookies Ryden Evers and Julius Miettinen each scoring their first professional goals. Logan Morrison also added
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HENDERSON, Nevada (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday night at Lee’s Family Forum by the final score of 4-0. Coachella Valley outshot Henderson 26-25, but three powerplay goals from the Silver Knights helped snap the Firebirds’ four-game point streak to open the 2026-27 season. The key to
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds faced off against the Ontario Reign once again at Acrisure Arena on Sunday. It was the Firebirds fourth game of the season, and third time facing the rival Reign. Coachella Valley ultimately fell in overtime to Ontario 3-2, after originally leading the game 2-0 in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds got their first home win of the 2026-27 season after a high-scoring 6-3 victory over the San Diego Gulls. San Diego opened the scoring at 7:18 of the first period as Ryan Carpenter gave the Gulls a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission. Coachella Valley responded
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back on home ice Friday night for their third game of the season, welcoming the San Diego Gulls for the first meeting between the two teams this year. Coachella Valley enters the matchup with three points after earning a win and an overtime loss against
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are just two games into the 2026-27 season, but several players have already made an early impact. The Firebirds split their opening two games against the rival Ontario Reign, with the road team winning each matchup. Three Coachella Valley players have six points through the first
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have earned their first win of the season against the Ontario Reign. The Firebirds bounced back from a 6-5 loss on Friday to the rival Reign with a 6-2 win on the road on Saturday. Many of the Firebirds had historic play to mark the second
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds’ home opener did not go as planned, losing 6-5 in a high-scoring game against the Ontario Reign. The Firebirds celebrated the start of their fifth American Hockey League season Friday night at Acrisure Arena. The Reign took the lead in the first period, but the Firebirds
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are just one day away from opening their fifth season as a franchise, with plenty of anticipation surrounding the start of another hockey campaign in the desert. As the Firebirds prepare for Friday night’s season opener against the rival Ontario Reign at Acrisure Arena, attendance and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are making changes to their food and beverage offerings ahead of the start of their fifth season in the valley. Acrisure Arena Executive Chef Juan Hurtado and the arena’s culinary team began working on the new menu immediately following the final horn of last season. While
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are officially in game week. The Firebirds will open their fifth season as a franchise Friday night at Acrisure Arena against the Ontario Reign, renewing a familiar rivalry to begin the regular season. The two teams met Sunday night in a preseason matchup at Acrisure Arena,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds hosted a preseason game Sunday night against the Ontario Reign. The matchup just five days ahead of the season opener, where these teams will face off once again. Both teams played well in this game, keeping each other from the net in the first period. The Firebirds
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are gearing up for their fifth season, and the team is celebrating with the community ahead of the new campaign. The Firebirds held their Season 5 Launch Party Wednesday evening at the Berger Foundation Iceplex at Acrisure Arena. View this post on Instagram A post shared
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the desert preparing for their fifth season as a franchise. The Firebirds opened training camp Wednesday at Acrisure Arena after spending time in Seattle with their NHL parent club, the Seattle Kraken. Last season, the Firebirds entered the year with the youngest roster
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the desert and ready to begin preparations for the upcoming season. After spending time in Seattle with their NHL parent club, the Firebirds will officially open training camp Wednesday, Sep. 23 at Acrisure Arena. “We are looking forward to the start of the
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SEATTLE, WA (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are officially back to work as they prepare for the upcoming American Hockey League season. The Firebirds are currently in Seattle with their parent club, the Seattle Kraken, who opened training camp Thursday. Coachella Valley players will spend two days in Seattle before returning to the ice
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Season 5 of Firebirds hockey is almost here, and the team is inviting fans to celebrate by hosting a launch party on Thursday, September 24 at the Berger Foundation Iceplex. The evening will bring Firebirds fans together for a night of skating, entertainment, special appearances, brand-new Season 5 merchandise, and more as the countdown to Firebirds’ hockey begins.
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