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Firebirds re-sign goaltender Jack LaFontaine to one-year AHL contract

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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Collegiate basketball series returns for third year at Acrisure Arena Thanksgiving week

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– Acrisure Arena announced they are bringing back the Acrisure Series to the Coachella Valley during Thanksgiving week.  For its third consecutive year, the Acrisure Arena is welcoming back the Acrisure Series, the largest multi-team college basketball event in the nation.  The arena will host 20 NCAA Division I basketball programs the

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Coachella Valley Firebirds 2025-26 home opener set for October 10

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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