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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate the beginning of their fifth season by unveiling the team’s 2026-27 promotional calendar filled with a season full of fan-favorite theme nights. The season officially begins Friday, Oct. 2, when the Firebirds host the Ontario Reign. New additions to this season’s schedule include Coachella Valley Lakers
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced Wednesday that the team has signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Olofsson, 31, returns to the Firebirds after appearing in 48 games during the 2025-26 season, recording 32 points (4 goals, 28 assists) and led all Coachella Valley skaters in +/- with
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired Scott Ford as their new assistant coach. Ford spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Prior to his stint in Columbus, Ford coached for nearly a decade with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals and was behind the
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The countdown to another season of hockey in the Coachella Valley is officially underway. The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced their 2026-27 American Hockey League regular season schedule on Thursday, revealing a 72-game slate that begins Friday, Oct. 2, with a home opener against the Ontario Reign at Acrisure Arena. Puck drop is set for 7
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a busy Monday for the Firebirds as the roster and coaching staff begins to take shape for next season. Seattle Kraken General Manager Jason Botterill announced that the club has signed forwards Lleyton Roed and J.R. Avon both to one-year, two-way deals ($850,000 AAV) for the 2026-27 season.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mark your calendars! The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced special dates for the 2026-27 season, including the home opener. The Firebirds’ home opener will take place on Friday, October 2. There was no word on who the opponent would be. Other dates include: Los Firebirds – Friday, October 30 Teddy Bear
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Firebirds team captain and forward Max McCormick has retired from professional hockey after 12 seasons, it was announced today. “The decision to retire from the game I have loved for as long as I can remember has not been easy, and as much as I wish I could
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Jake O’Brien is a top draft pick for the Seattle Kraken, drafted in the first round in 2025 at the No. 8 pick overall. This year, he got his chance at a pro-debut in just four games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. O’Brien was reassigned to the Firebirds in early May,
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — After a season-ending loss on Wednesday against the Colorado Eagles in the Pacific Division Finals, the Firebirds were back at Acrisure Arena Friday. The team had exit interviews, gathered their belongings and addressed the media one final time before taking off for the offseason. Sports Director Blake Arthur was at
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Loveland, CO (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds had their season come to an end Wednesday night at Blue FCU Arena in Colorado. The Eagles defeated the Firebirds 3-2 in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Finals. pic.twitter.com/Z5UfBDkbXG— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 21, 2026 The Firebirds started the game with 2-0 lead,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — After dropping Game 3 on Sunday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to face-off against the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday, May 20 in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Finals. This is must-win game for the Firebirds, trailing 2-1 in this best-of-5 game series. Coachella Valley is 4-0 in elimination
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LOVELAND, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Colorado Eagles in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Finals on Sunday night at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland. Colorado scored four unanswered goals for the 4-1 victory, now leading the best-of-5 game series 2-1. Difficult 4-1 loss for the Coachella Valley Firebirds tonight
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s round three of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs and the Coachella Valley Firebirds stand tied in a best-of-five series with the Colorado Eagles at 1-1. To finish off the last three games in the series (third game if needed) the Firebirds are taking flight to Loveland as the Eagles
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — After losing Game 1 to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night, the Firebirds responded with a 4-0 victory in Game 2, leveling the best-of-5 Pacific Division Finals at 1-1. The Firebirds scored all four goals in the third period and Nikke Kokko earned the shutout, stopping all 33 shots from
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Battle of the Birds got underway Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena with Game 1 of the Pacific Division Finals between the No. 2 Colorado Eagles and No. 4 Coachella Valley Firebirds. The visiting Eagles defeated the Firebirds by a final score of 3-0. Colorado improves to 6-1 in the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Following a double-overtime victory on the road in a winner-take-all Game 5 over the Ontario Reign, the Coachella Valley Firebirds soar into the third round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Firebirds, who are 4-0 elimination games this postseason, will now face the Colorado Eagles
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ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds continue to find a way to win games when it matters most. The Firebirds outlasted the Reign Saturday night at Toyota Arena by the final score of 3-2 in double overtime, capping off a highly competitive five-game series between two bitter rivals. Winner of Game 3 the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds are not done just yet. Coachella Valley kept their season alive with a 6-2 victory in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Semifinals over the Ontario Reign on Thursday night at Acrisure Arena. After the Reign scored the first goal, the Firebirds responded with four unanswered from J.R.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds suffered a difficult defeat to the Ontario Reign in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena. Ontario now leads 2-1 in this best-of-5 series, meaning that Coachella Valley will face elimination in Game 4 on Thursday. Following the Firebirds’ loss
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell the Ontario Reign in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena. A pivotal game for both teams with the series tied, Ontario now leads 2-1 in this best-of-5 series. pic.twitter.com/C5R1A18940— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 6, 2026
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