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Firebirds defeat Admirals 5-2 in Milwaukee, take 3-0 series lead in Western Conference Finals

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June 4, 2024 11:25 PM
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Milwaukee Admirals 5-2 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night.

The Firebirds are 9-1 in the postseason and take a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Admirals. Coachella Valley is now just one win away from another trip to the Calder Cup Finals.

Game 4 is on Thursday. There will be a watch party at Spotlight 29 Casino.

The first goal came about 30 seconds into the game.

That opened up the floodgates, leading to three more unanswered goals.

The Admirals finally answered back in the 2nd period, scoring twice.

The Firebirds stopped any hope for a possible comeback late in the 3rd period, scoring an empty net goal.

The Firebirds have won 9 straight games in the Calder Cup playoffs. It's also the Admirals' second home loss in the playoffs.

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The Firebirds beat the Admirals 3-1 in Game 2 in front of a sold-out Acrisure Arena, thanks in part to Goaltender Chris Driedger's 31 saves and goals by Andrew Poturalski, Ryker Evans, and Kole Lind.

The Coachella Valley defeated Milwaukee 2-1 in Game 1 with John Hayden scoring two goals and Chris Driedger's 37 saves.

The Firebirds are looking to send off head coach Dan Bylsma with a Calder Cup. Bylsma was introduced as Seattle Kraken head coach on Tuesday. He will remain with the team through the remainder of the Calder Cup playoffs.

Milwaukee will host Game 4 and, if necessary, Game 5, in the best-of-seven series. Watch parties will be hosted at Spotlight 29 Casino.

On the other end of the country, the defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears hold a 3-0 series lead over the Cleveland Monsters. Hershey dominated Cleveland in Game 3 of the series on Tuesday, winning 6-2.

The winner of the Eastern Conference Finals will meet the winner of the Western Conference Final in the Calder Cup Finals.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on the Firebirds and their quest for the Calder Cup.

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