PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today a $60,000 classroom grant program to support teachers across three local school districts. Through the team’s One Valley Foundation, the “Ultimate Firebirds Classroom Grant Program” will award $2,500 to two classrooms at each elementary, middle and high school in the Desert Sands, Coachella Valley
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign forward Landon McCallum to a one-year AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. NEWS: The #CVFirebirds have re-signed forward Landon McCallum to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.Welcome Back, Landon!https://t.co/znLazY8h3H #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/JgFhIPxvT3— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) August 7, 2025 McCallum, 21, played with the Kansas
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) –The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced their theme and promotional events for the 2025-26 season. See the full schedule of events below. Friday, October 10 vs. San Diego – Home Opener Saturday, November 1 vs. Colorado – Dia de los Muertos Tuesday, November 11 vs. Bakersfield – Military Appreciation Night Saturday, December
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign defenseman Charlie Wright for another one-year AHL contract, bringing him back to the ice for the 2025-26 season. NEWS: The #CVFirebirds have signed defenseman Charlie Wright to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.Welcome back, Charlie! https://t.co/wjIP3aCSQ6 | #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/BLOt7qBDp2— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced that goaltender Jack LaFontaine has been re-signed to a one-year, AHL contract through the 2025-26 season. LaFontaine, 27, played in two games for the Firebirds last season, spending the majority of the season in the ECHL with the Kansas City Mavericks, Coachella Valley’s affiliate. In 31 games with
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The Coachella Valley Firebirds announce they have re-signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to two year AHL contract through the 2026-27 season. Olofsson, 30, will return for his fourth season with the Firebirds this upcoming season. The Swedish defenseman has played 122 regular season games with the Firebirds, scoring 35 points with five
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the team’s 2025-2026 regular season schedule on Thursday. Caught up with Firebirds VP of Hockey Operations @TroyBodie on the 2025-2026 schedule release. No new opponents this year, but there will be new start times, as the organization says they took into consideration suggestions from the fans.
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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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