Firebirds’ win streak ends in shootout loss to Ontario Reign
The Firebirds' seven game win streak was snapped on Sunday night, falling to the Ontario Reign in a shootout at Acrisure Arena.
Tonight's game-winning shootout goal scored by Alan Quine! pic.twitter.com/IXSHvJydQh
— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) January 9, 2023
birds lead 1-0 🔥🌧️ pic.twitter.com/hv2HUrUzKd
— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 8, 2023
Coachella Valley scored in the first 17 second in the game, but the Reign scored two of their own in the third period that eventually led to overtime.
News Channel 3's Peter Daut was the featured guest for the puck drop before the game during Pride Weekend festivities.
Capping off Pride Weekend at @AcrisureArena with a @PeterDaut puck drop for the @Firebirds game vs. @ontarioreign! 🏒
— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) January 8, 2023
📹: @Tarp1969 @KESQ pic.twitter.com/3rmFw39s20
The Firebirds put 32 shots on net in the loss that moved them to 22-6-3-1 on the season. Coachella Valley went 0-for-3 on the powerplay and finished 6-for-6 on the penalty kill.
Read the game’s full box score HERE.
The Firebirds face the San Jose Barracuda Tuesday, January 10th. Puck drop is set for 7pm.
