Firebirds clinch Pacific Division crown, earn first round playoff bye with win over Reign
The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign 3-1 at Acrisure Arena on Wednesday night.
Firebirds do it!
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) April 11, 2024
They defeat the Reign 3-1 and clinch the regular season Pacific Division crown, as well as a first round BYE in the Calder Cup Playoffs. CV has 97 points through 67 points this season. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/0sbmJ6O65x
With the win, the Firebirds clinched their first Pacific Division title and a first round bye in the Calder Cup playoffs.
The @Firebirds own the Pacific Division title
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 11, 2024pic.twitter.com/D5BwkJfSH4
Scoreless in the first period, the action picked up in the second for Coachella Valley. Captain Max McCormick started the scoring, Devin Shore took advantage, netting one in a three-on-1 breakaway, and John Hayden scored going glove side on a penalty shot.
The Firebirds improved to 44-14-5-4 and have 97 points through 67 games this season.
Coachella Valley's next game is against the Condors on Friday, April 12th. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p.m.
