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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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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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 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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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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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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The Coachella Valley Firebirds addressed the media for the final time on Monday morning before heading home for the off-season. The Firebirds had their season come to an end in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs against the Abbotsford Canucks. PACIFIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS – CANUCKS DEFEAT FIREBIRDS 3-1 Game 1 – Canucks win
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The Firebirds’ season came to an end Friday night in Abbotsford following a 2-0 loss to the Canucks in Game 4 of the second round. Firebirds' third season as a franchise ends in second round following 2-0 defeat in Abbotsford. Canucks won the series 3-1. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @InsideAHLHockey @TheAHL @pwilliamsAHL @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24)
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost 3-1 to the Abbotsford Canucks in Game 3 on Wednesday night. Firebirds fall 3-1 to Canucks in a pivotal Game 3. CV trails 2-1 in the series with their season on the line Friday in Abbotsford. @KESQ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) May 8, 2025 The Firebirds outshot the Canucks 12-5 in
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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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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) After below average attendance in the first round of the playoffs, including a franchise low in Game One against Calgary, the fans are voicing their concerns. “There’s not one word to describe it,” La Quinta resident Julian Rangel said. $35 parking and beer that ranges from $14 to 16 dollars. High
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Abbotsford Canucks in Game 1 of the second round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs by the final score of 3-1. Firebirds fall 3-1 to the Canucks in Game 1 of the Pacific Division Semifinals. Abbotsford leads 1-0 in this best-of-5 game series. Game 2 is Saturday back
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds and Abbotsford Canucks first game of the Pacific Division Semifinal round is over, with the Canucks winning 3-1. The Firebirds and Canucks have never met in the playoffs in the teams three years of existence. CV has dominated Abbotsford, not only in this year’s regular season, but
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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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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) The Firebirds are moving on! The Firebirds defeated the Wranglers 2-0 in Game 2 to sweep them in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. No 3OT necessary.@Firebirds | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/wFMnc7Q2EK— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 27, 2025 Scoreless in the opening period, the triple overtime hero from Game 1,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeat the Calgary Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Game two will be on Saturday back at Acrisure Arena. Wow! Firebirds defeat the Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Mitchell Stephens plays hero for Coachella Valley with the game winner. Much needed rest days
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After back-to-back trips to the Calder Cup Finals in their first two years as a team, the Firebirds are back in the playoffs. Coachella Valley, the No. 4 seed in the Pacific division, will start their quest for a Calder Cup against a familiar foe in the Calgary Wranglers. The Firebirds eliminated the Wranglers the
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SEATTLE (KESQ) – Former Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma is out in Seattle after one season, according to reports. SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report on the coaching change. Reports also revealed the Kraken GM Ron Francis will be reassigned. Wow. Wasn't the best season for Seattle but thought he'd get
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to meet the Calgary Wranglers in the first round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Firebirds are set to play the Calgary Wranglers in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.This is the third time the birds and Wranglers are meeting in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the San Diego Gulls 5-4 in overtime in their final game of the regular season. The Firebirds started on the right foot, scoring the opening goal from Andrei Loshko. we lead 1-0🔥 pic.twitter.com/zVJhBCLPRY— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) April 20, 2025 The Gulls answered with two
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