In their first overtime game in franchise history, Andrew Poturalski scored the game-winning goal to lift the Firebirds over the Tucson Roadrunners 4-3 on Saturday night in Arizona. POTURALSKI WITH THE FIRST OVERTIME GOAL IN FRANCHISE HISTORY pic.twitter.com/lbr4vFQFpD— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) November 13, 2022 Down two goals to start the game, Coachella Valley showed
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The Coachella Valley firebirds hosted its first-ever street hockey tournament at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs. Twelve teams played five games each with hopes of winning the championship. Kids from the Palm Springs and Cathedral City Boys and Girls clubs and the YMCA participated. Families could enjoy many prizes, games, and food for free. One
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds AHL hockey team are finally skating on home ice. The team and coaches held their first practice on Tuesday at the Berger Foundation Community Iceplex, part of Acrisure Arena. While the main arena is still under construction in Thousand Palms, the practice area is ready for the team. It is not
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Finally, they’re home! The Coachella Valley Firebirds flew into Palm Springs International Airport Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. It was the first time in franchise history that the team landed together in Palm Springs. Since Acrisure Arena is still under construction, the team has been using the Kraken’s facilities in Seattle, training at the Kraken
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Jesper Froden was named Player of the Month by the American Hockey League today for his play during the team’s first month in the league. Congrats to #CVFirebirds forward Jesper Froden on being named @theahl Player of the Month! 
https://t.co/KLNDIRt9nl | #IgniteTheSeason pic.twitter.com/0kpnHvw713— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) November 1, 2022
After losing on Friday, Coachella Valley earned their 4th win of the season with a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Wranglers on Saturday in Seattle. FIREBIRDS WIN!!!
— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) October 30, 2022 The Firebirds (4-2-0-0) scored four consecutive goals to take a 4-1lead with five minutes, 49 seconds to play, allowed two goals
The Coachella Valley Firebirds get their revenge over Abbotsford in a 7-4 win at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday. Another win for the #CVFirebirds!! What a game it was pic.twitter.com/2mDNyKNKO9— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) October 24, 2022 10 goals in last two games, we don’t like offense we LOVE it @Firebirds! Can’t wait to watch
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are home. Well, sort of. News Channel 3’s Sports Director Blake Arthur and Assistant News Director Tim Kiley traveled to Seattle for the Firebirds’ first “Home Away From Home” series. Awesome arena @climatepledge! We got LIVE coverage of the @Firebirds tonight at 4, 5, 6, 6:30, 10 and 11 on @KESQ!
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The Seattle Kraken are the NHL affiliate of the AHL team Coachella Valley Firebirds. By TIM BOOTHAP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — With Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer as part of the ownership group, the Seattle Kraken were always going to have a cinematic element to their video productions. When the Kraken decided to revamp their
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The Firebirds are playing in Seattle this weekend and KESQ will be there. Sports Director Blake Arthur and Assistant News Director Tim Kiley are going to the Emerald City and will be LIVE with coverage throughout the trip. Think I’m all set for the trip to Seattle to check out the @Firebirds first “home” game
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Hockey is heating up in the desert with the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ season underway and off to a great start with a win on Sunday in their first-ever game. The Firebirds started off their history on the right now, beating the Calgary Wranglers 6-5. Check out our Firebirds Section for the latest updates Fans gathered
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Our very own Coachella Valley Firebirds mascot Fuego was spotted in El Paseo today! He was on hand as El Paseo Jewelers celebrated its five-year sponsorship deal with Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds Monday. “As a supporter of our Valley, we felt that partnering with this amazing venue and helping to welcome a hockey
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Off to a hot start. In their inaugural game, the Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the Calgary Wranglers 6-5 on Sunday in Calgary. FIREBIRDS WIN THEIR FIRST GAME IN HISTORY!!!— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) October 16, 2022 Kole Lind scored two goals, Andrew Poturalski, Michal Kempny, Max McCormick, and Jesper Froden all scored while Joey Daccord
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a new limited-edition Coachella Valley Firebirds bobblehead! The bobblehead is part of the American Hockey League Vintage Bobblehead collection. It’s releasing alongside the 2022-23 AHL season. 
New Release! To celebrate the start of the 2022-23 @TheAHL hockey season tonight, we unveiled the first complete series of AHL Vintage Bobbleheads this morning. Pre-order
News Channel 3 is teaming up with the Coachella Valley Firebirds for a big announcement: we’re working together to bring the excitement of the AHL team right into your homes. As Broadcast Partner of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, News Channel 3’s station group will be televising a series of ten select home games live as the
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The Firebirds’ season is almost here and the team is preparing for play by holding their training camp in Seattle. Callum Booth (@cjboothy) is the first player to take the ice for the #CVFirebirds pic.twitter.com/qQrEkJI1Oa— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) October 1, 2022 On Saturday, October 1st the team took the ice for the first time
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds, affiliate to the Seattle Kraken, continue to build out their team for the upcoming inaugural season as the 32nd AHL franchise. the #CVFirebirds team just keeps on growingLearn more about our newest additions here –> https://t.co/IyLdZTm1wR#IgniteTheSeason pic.twitter.com/vQW6NAyq7I— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) September 27, 2022 The Firebirds announced on Tuesday that they
The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the signings of three new players on Thursday. and the #CVFirebirds team continues to grow Learn more about the guys here 
https://t.co/cGPmHmKiEj | #IgniteTheSeason pic.twitter.com/BQj0avghjp— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) September 22, 2022 David Cotton, Jimmy Schuldt, and Eddie Wittchow are the newest members of the team who will play
Big names are coming to Acrisure Arena when it opens. “Everything we thought would happen is now starting to come true,” said CEO of Oak View Group Tim Leiweke. “The good news is, this is what we wanted, we wanted the best of the best.” The shows announced Tuesday include: The Doobie Brothers on December
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds continue to round out its staff as the season opener inches closer. On Tuesday, the team finalized its coaching roster for the inaugural season with the hiring of Stu Bickel as assistant coach and Erik Elenz as video analyst. Check Out Our Special Firebirds Section For More Coverage The team also built out its
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