Firebirds earn shootout victory over AHL-best Colorado Eagles after high-scoring affair

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -- The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena in a shootout by the final score of 6-5.

Five different players netted goals for the Firebirds while Logan Morrison and J.R. Avon each scored in the shootout to help Coachella Valley to their first win over the Eagles this season. 

Nikke Kokko finished the night with 19 saves on 24 shots. The Firebirds outshot the Eagles 37-24.

Click HERE to view the game’s full box score.

Coachella Valley improves to 4-4-1-0 on the 2025-26 season.

The Firebirds hit the road for a pair of games against the Tucson Roadrunners this Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Puck drop for both games is set for 6 p.m. PT. 

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