The Coachella Valley Firebirds have named Derek Laxdal as its new head coach. Laxdal, 58, is a former NHL player and a long-time coach across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, Western Hockey League, and Ontario Hockey League. He spent the last two years as head coach of the Oshawa Generals in the OHL, guiding the team
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The Palm Springs Power defeated the PSCL All-Stars 5-4 on the Fourth of July. The All-Stars would get on the scoreboard first, but the Power would answer right back in the bottom of the second with a one-rbi single from second baseman Cody Kashimoto. The Power would score one run in both the fifth and
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Former Firebirds assistant coach Jessica Campbell is making NHL history as its first full-time female assistant coach. Campbell was hired as the assistant coach of the Seattle Kraken, joining former Firebirds’ head coach Dan Bylsma’s staff. “During our tenure in Coachella Valley, I saw firsthand Jessica’s commitment to player development,” Bylsma said. “Her ability to
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal today to keep the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with the team, according to ESPN and the Athletic. The deal is reportedly for $104 million for the 40-year-old James and would expire when James is 41. Shams Charania from The Athletic was
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AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like nonstop chaos for the new coach of the Seattle Kraken. “It’s good to get here and kind of get focused on just the Kraken,” Bylsma said. “The players
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In the first of what’s expected to be many media mobs surrounding Bronny James, the Lakers’ second-round draft pick took the stage alongside first-round choice Dalton Knecht today as the team introduced its newest players during a news conference at its El Segundo training center. With Lakers superstar LeBron James standing in the back of
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It’s free agency time in the hockey world and the Coachella Valley Firebirds will see some big changes this next season. Potentially Returning The Seattle Kraken signed Max McCormick, Luke Henman, and Ales Stezka to new, two-way deal, meaning there is a chance they could return to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. John Hayden also signed
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Noah Blythe, an outfielder who played at the University of Antelope Valley, had a major change in his career as the university closed down. “I think my initial reaction was trying to stay in shape, and it just kind of shocked us all,” Blythe said. Playing with the Power for the past three years, Power
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Following a disappointing end to their season on Monday in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals, Firebirds players addressed the media on Thursday prior to heading home for the off-season. Hershey Bears defeat Firebirds 5-4 in overtime. Bears are are back to back Calder Cup champions. Wow. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/7uzKc9AStz— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 25,
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AP Basketball Writer It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it’s a step closer to reality now. Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday
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Palm Desert High School hired Ricky Gingras as the next baseball head coach, which is pending board approval. BREAKING NEWS: @PDHS_Athletics announced Ricky Gingras as their new head baseball coach. Gingras is a former Aztec baseball player. @CoachV45 will still serve as the Athletic Director of Palm Desert. @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/MmdfHKCHfS— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) June
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The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in OT to win the Calder Cup championship for the second year in a row. The Bears beat the Firebirds 5-4 in overtime in a very back-and-forth game. Hershey Bears defeat Firebirds 5-4 in overtime. Bears are are back to back Calder Cup champions. Wow. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/7uzKc9AStz—
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JJ Redick was introduced today as the Lakers new coach, quipping about his well-documented lack of prior coaching experience but insisting he is committed to being a teacher of players and delivering “a championship-caliber team.” Redick’s only coaching experience is with his son’s youth team. “I have never coached in the NBA before. I don’t
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Hershey Bears 3-2 in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals. Final: Firebirds fall 3-2 in Game 5. Bears now lead the series 3-2 with Game 6 Monday in Hershey. @KESQ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) June 23, 2024 In the first period, Kole Lind started and scored the lone
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The Hershey Bears took Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals to tie up the series 2-2. The Bears beat the Firebirds 3-2 at Acrisure Arena. Game 6 of the #CalderCup Finals? CONFIRMED🤝@TheHersheyBears | #HERvsCV pic.twitter.com/ZD8EFHOVTL— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) June 21, 2024 With this result, it means the Firebirds won’t be able to close
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The Lakers appear to have ended their search for a new coach, with multiple reports today indicating the team has tabbed veteran player-turned-analyst JJ Redick for the post. ESPN reported that the team has inked Redick to a four-year deal to lead the team, following meetings held last week with owner Jeanie Buss and general
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The Coachella Valley dominated Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals to take a 2-1 series lead. The Firebirds beat the Bears 6-2 at Acrisure Arena. BURNING UP🔥@Firebirds | #HERvsCV | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/FQpYU8g1vh— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) June 19, 2024 “The Captain” Max McCormick was the star of the game, scoring a hat trick to
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Originally Published: 18 JUN 24 21:15 ETUpdated: 18 JUN 24 21:23 ETBy Kevin Dotson and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Willie Mays, the dynamic baseball Hall of Famer who shined in all facets of the game and made a dramatic catch in the 1954 World Series, has passed away at the age of 93, the
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Hershey Bears 4-2 in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals. The Bears struck first by Ivan Miroshnichenko and held the Firebirds scoreless in the first period. Coachella Valley answered quickly in the second period with a goal from Luke Henman. flick of the wrist 🔥 tied game
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Hershey Bears 4-3 in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals. Down 1-0 early in the first period, the Firebirds answered with two goals of their own from forwards John Hayden and Ryan Winterton. TIED GAME 1-1 pic.twitter.com/1Ov5FG0fZD— y – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) June 14, 2024 Birds take
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