News Channel 3 gives you an exclusive first look inside The Compound, a new VIP experience at Acrisure Arena. The Compound is an interactive and relaxing space that opens 90 minutes before puck drop time and concludes at the end of the 2nd intermission. It’s also open during some arena events. The area includes a
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Calgary Wranglers 4-3 in a shootout at Acrisure Arena. Dan Bylsma never minces words and we love that about him. Candid take on the rivalry with Calgary.”I don’t think they like us and we don’t like them. And there was definitely the flavor of that in tonight’s game.”@KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Texas Stars 5-1 at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Coming off an overtime loss to the Stars in game one of their two game series, the Firebirds used the loss as motivation. The Firebirds netted five goals by Max McCormick, John Hayden, and Kole Lind. Along with that Ales
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Texas Stars on Friday night in overtime by the final score of 4-3. Logan Stankoven scored with six seconds left in overtime to down the Firebirds in dramatic fashion. Goals for Coachella Valley came from Jimmy Schuldt (1) , Shane Wright (17) and John Hayden (5). Despite the
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds (23-12-3-1) defeated the Henderson Silver Knights (19-19-1-3) 4-3 at the Dollar Loan Center. The Silver Knights took an 3-0 lead over the Firebirds, however CV netted four answered goals by Luke Henman, Shane Wright, Andrew Poturalski, and Ryan Winterton. Coachella Valley stepped it up on defense as they held the Silver
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign 4-2 at the Toyota Center in Ontario, California. After an early 2-0 lead by the Reign, the Firebirds scored four unanswered goals by Forward Cameron Hughes, Forward Max McCormick, Forward Shane Wright, and Forward Kole Lind. The first star of the game and Firebirds captain McCormick had
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The Firebirds defeated the Calgary Wranglers on Friday night by the final score of 4-3. Shane Wright recorded another three-point game, leading CV to the victory and a third-place tie in the Pacific Division. Goals were scored by Connor Carrick, Andrew Poturalski (PP), Ville Petman (SH) and Cameron Hughes. See the game’s full box score HERE.
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On Friday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds will be hosting their second annual “Pride Night.” The festivities kick off Friday at Acrisure Arena around 5:30 p.m. ahead of the team’s game against the Calgary Wranglers. Check Out Our Firebirds Section for More on the Team Activities include drag shows, music, and games. There will also be
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The Firebirds defeated the Henderson Silver Knights on Monday night by the final score of 5-2. Ryan Winterton recorded his first professional multi-goal game and Shane Wright had a three-point night to help lead Coachella Valley to their 20th win of the season. 
pic.twitter.com/HPk76Mo1Ru— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 16, 2024 Ales Stezka made 28
The Firebirds shutout the Colorado Eagles on Friday night, 2-0 the final. Ales Stezka stopped all 30 Colorado shots to earn his second shutout of the season. The win moves Coachella Valley to 19-11-2-1 on the season. See the game’s full box score HERE. NEXT GAME The Firebirds and the Eagles wrap up the weekend
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford on Saturday night in front of a sold-out Acrisure Arena by the final score of 4-0. Ales Stezka turned away all 21 Abbotsford shots to earn his first AHL shutout, coming on his 27th birthday. The capacity crowd of 10,087 marked the third straight for sellout for the
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PRESS RELEASE – SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson announced today that the Board of Governors has unanimously approved the Coachella Valley Firebirds as hosts of the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic. The event will be held at Acrisure Arena, a world-class sports and entertainment venue in Palm Desert, Calif., which
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back at Acrisure Arena as excitement builds for the first home games of 2024. They are coming back to the ‘bird barn with a pair of high-scoring wins as they head into back-to-back battles on Saturday and Sunday against the Abbotsford Canucks. News Channel 3 caught up with the players
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It’s a happy new year for Coachella Valley Firebirds fans. The team is starting 2024 hot. The desert’s hometeam is in Calgary celebrating a dominating win over the top team in the AHL Pacific Division, the Calgary Wranglers. The game ended with the Firebirds victorious, 6-1. Ales Stezka made 29 saves in the victory that
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By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — As the last one on the ice, Joey Daccord skated in a circle with his goalie stick in the air and the home fans chanting his name in unison. The reaction from the crowd was deserved after the young Seattle Kraken goaltender shut out the defending
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After an explosive 6-1 victory in Calgary on Monday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds rematched the Wranglers on the same ice on Tuesday, winning again with a final score of 3-1. Local fans enjoyed two days of domination over the top team in the AHL Pacific Division. The Wranglers netted the first goal of the game
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The Tucson Roadrunners score three goals in the first period and never look back in beating the Firebirds, 3-1, on Friday night. Connor Carrick the lone player to score for Coachella Valley. The Firebirds out shot the Roadrunners, 37-27. Up next, The Firebirds remain on the road to face the top seed Calgary Wranglers on
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds unleashed 44 shots on goal on Wednesday night in their, 3-1, win over the San Diego Gulls. The Firebirds scored a goal in each period to move their season record to 15-9-2-0. The Firebirds opened the scoring in the first period on a powerplay goal from Shane Wright. Connor Carrick passed
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds take on the San Diego Gulls tonight at Acrisure Arena. They’ll be cheered on by a sold-out arena of more than 10,000 fans. Firebirds officials confirm to News Channel 3 that the game is sold out, making it the team’s fourth sellout of the season. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m.
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The Firebirds home struggles continue as the Bakersfield Condors edge Coachella Valley, 2-1, in OT on Saturday night. Cameron Hughes scored the Firebirds’ lone goal on Teddy Bear Toss night in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,087 fans. The Firebirds put 16 shots on net in the opening period but could not solve Condors’
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