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 Berger Foundation Iceplex announced a new partnership and arrival of the Palm Springs Hockey Academy (PSHA). The academy is a new elite high school prep program that will offer top-tier hockey training and competition for elite-level players set to begin in September. It will bring an exclusive group of athletes
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella FC announced a rebranding as part of its new affiliation with FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. Coachella FC will now be known as FC Dallas FC, the team announced Monday on social media. “We’re proud to announce that Coachella Football Club is now FC Dallas Coachella, an official MLS-affiliated
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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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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Blake Conrad lifted the Palm Springs Power to walk the Inland Valley Pirates 9-8 for their third consecutive CPCL championship title on Sunday at Palm Springs Stadium. Winning game one on Saturday, July 19th, the Power only needed one to hoist up the CPCL championship trophy. Hitting a walk-off in the
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GLENDORA, Calif. (KESQ) The Palm Springs Power defeated the Inland Valley Pirates 3-1 in the first game of the CPCL Championship on Saturday at Citrus College. The Palm Springs Power are only one win away from winning their third consecutive CPCL Championship title. Power take Game One 3-1 vs the Inland Valley Pirates. Game Two
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) The College of the Desert Golf Center has been closed for the whole month of July due to maintenance. The golf center closed on July 1st and is expected to re-open on the first day of August this year. Chip West, the Interim Vice President of Administrative Services, told News Channel
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Power are back in the championship series, seeking their third straight league title. Sports Director Blake Arthur visited the team prior to this weekend for a preview. The Power take on the Inland Valley Pirates in the 2025 California Premier Collegiate League (CPCL) Championship Series. The best-of-three
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — During the summer months, due the heat, golf courses undergo change. Aerification, or “punched greens,” is the most common in order to preserve the life of the grass. This is an important maintenance process to improve oxygen, relieve compaction and manage thatch. Aerification is crucial for maintaining healthy and consistent
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power have officially clinched a spot in the 2025 California Premier Collegiate League (CPCL) Championship Series. The Power is looking to begin their push for a three-peat against the Inland Valley Pirates. The best-of-three championship series kicks off with Game 1 this Saturday, July 19th, on the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) Marcin Rozpedski, who is not only a coach but the owner of the Rozpedski Tennis Academy, has made a difference in his students’ lives through the game of tennis. “Well, he definitely helped my character a lot,” Marcin’s son Chance said. “He helped me become a better person, and through that, he
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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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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calf. (KESQ) — Following their 700th win in franchise history on Saturday, the Palm Springs Power clinched the number one seed in the California Premier Collegiate League playoffs on Monday, sweeping the Inland Valley Pirates on the road. The Power now have 702 wins in their 21 seasons as a summer baseball organization.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) The 10U Indio All-Stars won the 2025 Zone 10U Championships on Sunday. This title win marks their third championship this year. On June 29th, the All-Stars won the 10U Super Region Championship title against Beamunt and won the Section 10U Championship title. Coming into this tournament, Indio was undefeated through two tournaments.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The Palm Springs Power earned their 700th win as a franchise after defeating the Inland Valley Legends 11-2 on Saturday at Palm Springs Stadium. The Power already had a 3-0 lead after two innings, and slowly continued to pull away. In the third inning, Cato Kleinman drives in Mark Kirkland for
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Power defeated the Inland Valley Legends 7-1 on Friday night at Palm Springs Stadium. With the victory, the Power now have 699 wins in program history. Palm Springs Power defeat Inland Valley Legends 7-1 for their 699th win in franchise history. @PSPowerBaseball is now just one win
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) On July 1st, Outfielder Jamal Ritter played his final game with the Palm Springs Power to pursue bigger and better things. While his time in Palm Springs was short, his impact will be ingrained in the franchise’s history forever. Our @KenjiitoKESQ caught up with @PSPowerBaseball player @jamal_ritterr, who played in two
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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 SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Power are back! Check Out: Power outage leaves Palm Springs Pavilion and Swim Center closed since Saturday As we reported, after a power outage at Sunrise Park, the Power were forced to cancel two of their games. Check Out: Palm Springs Power game canceled tonight due to ongoing outage
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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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