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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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After low attendance numbers in the first round of the playoffs against the Calgary Wranglers, the Firebirds are expecting better support in the second round against the Abbotsford Canucks. Team officials tell KESQ that the Firebirds averaged around 8,000 fans per game during the 2025-2025 regular season. Despite strong attendance numbers during the regular season,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) The College of the Desert baseball team has had quite an interesting squad with a handful of international players, and what makes them stand out from the rest is their love of the game. “They grow up, you know, playing on any terrain you give them and not complaining and just
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Palm Desert beach volleyball player Hannah Albert is this week’s student athlete of the week. “When you get around Hannah off of the volleyball court, she’s just a very fun person to be around,” head coach Chris Braun said. “She relaxes her teammates sometimes. You know, these bus rides to our matches can be kind of
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) The Firebirds are moving on! The Firebirds defeated the Wranglers 2-0 in Game 2 to sweep them in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. No 3OT necessary.@Firebirds | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/wFMnc7Q2EK— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 27, 2025 Scoreless in the opening period, the triple overtime hero from Game 1,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Baseball fans in the Coachella Valley will have more reasons to cheer this season. The San Diego Padres and the Gulf California Broadcast Company (GCBC) are proud to announce a new broadcast distribution agreement that will bring 10 regular-season Saturday Padres games to local television in 2025. The games will
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Palm Desert 4×100 meter, 100 meter, and 200 meter track star Madison Whitley is this week’s student athlete of the week. There’s no question that Madison Whitley is a great student-athlete. She’s a multi-event champion, has a 4.1 GPA, and a personality that lights up the room. “She’s everything you want a student athlete to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeat the Calgary Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Game two will be on Saturday back at Acrisure Arena. Wow! Firebirds defeat the Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Mitchell Stephens plays hero for Coachella Valley with the game winner. Much needed rest days
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After back-to-back trips to the Calder Cup Finals in their first two years as a team, the Firebirds are back in the playoffs. Coachella Valley, the No. 4 seed in the Pacific division, will start their quest for a Calder Cup against a familiar foe in the Calgary Wranglers. The Firebirds eliminated the Wranglers the
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SEATTLE (KESQ) – Former Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma is out in Seattle after one season, according to reports. SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report on the coaching change. Reports also revealed the Kraken GM Ron Francis will be reassigned. Wow. Wasn't the best season for Seattle but thought he'd get
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In an attempt to improve competitive balance for high school sports in the Coachella Valley, local athletic directors have decided to form a new conference, consisting of 14 teams. This 14-team conference will be divided into three sub-leagues per sport based on competitive equity. Busy sports news day with Firebirds playoffs, Bylsma firing and now
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to meet the Calgary Wranglers in the first round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Firebirds are set to play the Calgary Wranglers in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.This is the third time the birds and Wranglers are meeting in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the San Diego Gulls 5-4 in overtime in their final game of the regular season. The Firebirds started on the right foot, scoring the opening goal from Andrei Loshko. we lead 1-0🔥 pic.twitter.com/zVJhBCLPRY— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) April 20, 2025 The Gulls answered with two
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Abbotsford Canucks 4-1 in their final home game of the regular season. The Canucks held the Firebirds scoreless in the opening period, and scored one goal of their own by Max Sasson. The Firebirds responded in the second with a goal from Jacob Melanson,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have officially clinched home-ice for the first round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. Their opponent is still up in the air, however, they will either face the San Jose Barracuda or the Calgary Wranglers next week at Acrisure Arena. It will be decided following the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Firebirds goaltender Nikke Kokko has been named to the AHL’s All-Rookie Team. A strong first impression. Introducing the 2024-25 AHL All-Rookie Team🗣️G: Nikke KokkoD: Luca CagnoniD: Tristan LuneauF: Justin HryckowianF: Ville KoivunenF: Bradly Nadeau📝: https://t.co/OMVfhDDYNj | #AHLAwards🏆️ pic.twitter.com/VX2V8AJha8— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 16, 2025 Kokko is the third Firebird in
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Xavier Saints beach volleyball player Ava Campbell is this week’s student athlete of the week. The last name Campbell here at Xavier Prep is well known. There’s Mark Campbell, who is the president of the school and the father of Ava Campbell, who is a beach volleyball star. Ava wouldn’t be the person she is
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