Firebirds fall on road to Admirals in Game 3 of Western Conference Finals
The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost 3-1 to the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Western Conference Finals.
The Firebirds still lead the series 2-1.
Both teams were evenly matched in a scoreless first period. Shane Wright got the Firebirds on the scoreboard first early in the second period.
BIRDS LEAD 1-0π₯ pic.twitter.com/YtapmzVrCf
β x - Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 30, 2023
But the Admirals came right back to tie the game and never looked back.
Mππ½Dππ½G pic.twitter.com/xrqh1Mzg20
β x - Milwaukee Admirals (@mkeadmirals) May 30, 2023
They scored again late in the second period to take the lead.
ALL HAIL KING KEMS π#FullStrength | #Preds pic.twitter.com/whNq10O6cV
β x - Milwaukee Admirals (@mkeadmirals) May 30, 2023
The Admirals put the game away late in the third period.
KEATON THOMPSON FROM THE BLUE LINE π¨ pic.twitter.com/zcCOdMzNK6
β x - Milwaukee Admirals (@mkeadmirals) May 30, 2023
The Firebirds will look to bounce back in Game 4 on Thursday in Milwaukee.
This loss means Game 5 will indeed take place. The game is scheduled to be played on Saturday, June 5 in Milwaukee.
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The Firebirds are hosting free watch parties at Spotlight 29 Casino for fans to watch the away games.
π¨ watch party alert π¨ cheer on your birds at @29casino as they take on the Admirals this week π₯ #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/q8m0xgPB72
β x - Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 29, 2023
Fans were out in full force at today's watch party to cheer on their Firebirds.
Game 3 viewing party. @Firebirds @29casino @KESQ pic.twitter.com/akzi8AC7dy
β Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) May 30, 2023
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals also took place today between the Hershey Bears and the Rochester Americans. The Bears came out on top 4-2 today to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
.@TheHersheyBears come up late in the third to take Game 4 of #HERvsROC π» pic.twitter.com/8j02Q1nJz7
β American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 30, 2023
The winner of this series will take on the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals in the Calder Cup finals.
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