The Coachella Valley Firebirds and Milwaukee Admirals faced off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena. Firebirds win 2-1 to take Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Admirals. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/dNBhn9d7wl— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) May 30, 2024 The Firebirds defeated the Admirals 2-1 to take
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Dan Bylsma is officially back in the NHL. After we reported Bylsma would be the next head coach for the Seattle Kraken on Monday, the 53-year-old was formally introduced in Seattle on Tuesday. “I think coaching in the National Hockey League is an extreme honor and privilege, and it’s a partnership with the organization and
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Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma is moving up to the NHL, according to several reports. The Seattle Kraken have hired Bylsma as their new head coach, as first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Kraken fired their head coach Dave Hakstol last month after missing the playoffs this past season. He was the
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The Firebirds will face a familiar foe in the Western Conference Finals – the Milwaukee Admirals. so we meet again @mkeadmirals 😏 #FuelTheFire Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/XGZU51KzqD pic.twitter.com/YWSivCVacr— y – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 27, 2024 This matchup is a rematch of the 2023 WCF in which the Firebirds won to advance the
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Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds released the dates for their home games during the Western Conference Finals. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for Full Coverage The series kicks off with Game 1 at Acrisure Arena on Wednesday, May 29. Game 2 will be on Friday, May 31, which you will ll
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign 3-2 on Sunday night at Toyota Arena in Ontario. With the victory, the Firebirds advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. It was all Ontario in the first period as Alex Turcotte and Tyler Madden scored to make it 2-0. It was the
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the Ontario Reign 5-3 in Game 2 of the Pacific Division Finals Friday night at Acrisure Arena. Firebirds win 5-3. Very physical game. CV takes 2-0 lead on rival Reign in best-of-5 Pacific Division Finals. Highlights and reaction on @KESQ.— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) May 18, 2024 The Firebirds have a
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the Ontario Reign 3-2 to start their Pacific Division Finals series on Wednesday. #FiredUp after Game 1🔥@Firebirds | #CVvsONT | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/JobLBBiQjS— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 16, 2024 Check Out Our Firebirds Section for Full Coverage The Reign opened up scoring early in the 1st period. HO-LEE SMOKES!!! ANDRE
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are advancing to the Pacific Division Finals! The Firebirds beat the Calgary Wranglers 3-0 in front of a raucous home crowd at Acrisure Arena. THE @Firebirds PREVAIL🧯#CalderCup pic.twitter.com/FnEydHOoK2— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 11, 2024 It wasn’t the high-scoring affair like on Wednesday, but the Firebirds got the job done. Cale
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds won Game 3 of the Calder Cup playoffs Wednesday by a score of 7-5 in an exciting game. The Firebirds are now up 2-1 in the series, with a chance to close it out Friday at home. Firebirds defeat the Wranglers 7-5, the most goals in a playoff game for Coachella
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The Firebirds defeated the Wranglers 4-3 in overtime to tie up the series. Scoreless in the first, the Firebirds get on the board first with a goal from Kole Lind. A POWER PLAY GOAL 🚨🔥we lead 1-0 pic.twitter.com/xj47Kkdvyp— y – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 5, 2024 The Wranglers heated up in the third period
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds dropped game 1 of the second round of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Wranglers took Game 1 at home with a final score of 4-1. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for Continuing Coverage Two goals came in the second period. THE BIG MAN ‼️ pic.twitter.com/2d8LIxbfmL— x – Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers)
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds officially started their second run at the Calder Cup on Friday, kicking off the first playoff series on the road against the Calgary Wranglers. The Firebirds had a first-round bye, so it’s the beginning of the 2nd round of the playoffs. The Firebirds lost game 1 by a score of 4-1
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds will face a familiar foe in the Calgary Wranglers in the second round of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. The best-of-five series will start north of the border with the first two games in Calgary and the final three at Acrisure Arena in the Coachella Valley. SERIES SCHEDULE (BEST-OF-5) Friday, May
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds have been waiting in the wings this week after earning a first round bye in the Calder Cup playoffs by virtue of their Pacific Division regular season title. Can confirm, Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma isn't a fan of the first round bye. Well, let's just say he'd rather be playing,
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost in a shootout to the San Diego Gulls 4-3 in their final regular season game. Held scoreless in both the first and second period, the Firebirds heated up scoring three goals from Andrew Poutralski, Logan Morrison, and John Hayden. Tied at three a piece into the shootout, Coachella Valley failed
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the San Diego Gulls 5-4 in overtime in the final road game of the season. Scoreless in the first, Tucker Robertson got the scoring started to make the game 3-1. The Firebirds heated up in the third period with three goals from Jani Nyman and Shane Wright. Marian Studenic sealed
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are celebrating their second straight trip to the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Fans were invited to the Ticketmaster box office to purchase tickets for the second-round home games. They also had the chance to have some fun, with music, food, and playoff merchandise. “It’s great for the desert. A lot of
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the San Diego Gulls 2-1 in front of a sold-out crowd at Acrisure Arena. Down 1-0 in the second period, Cameron Hughes tied it up for his 25th goal of the year. In the third period, Jani Nyman gave the Firebirds the lead and scored his first AHL goal. Clinching
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign 3-1 at Acrisure Arena on Wednesday night. Firebirds do it! They defeat the Reign 3-1 and clinch the regular season Pacific Division crown, as well as a first round BYE in the Calder Cup Playoffs. CV has 97 points through 67 points this season. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/0sbmJ6O65x— Blake
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