Firebirds clinch spot in Calder Cup playoffs following win over Wild

By Blake Arthur

March 15, 2023 11:40 PM

Published March 15, 2023 10:24 PM

The Firebirds made history in a historic season on Wednesday night, clinching a spot in the 2023 Clader Cup playoffs.

Hey @Firebirds, YOU'RE IN! 🔥#CalderCup pic.twitter.com/ZM81mtB8tJ
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) March 16, 2023

CV defeated the Iowa Wild 4-1 in front of 7,211 fans at Acrisure Arena as Max McCormick scored two goals in the Firebirds’ 39^th win of the season.

Chris Driedger made 29 saves in the victory that moves Coachella Valley to 39-11-4-2.

Read the game’s full box score HERE.

NEXT GAME: The Firebirds gear up for a rematch against the Iowa Wild on Friday, March 17^th for St. Patrick’s Day, presented by O’Caines.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7pm PT at Acrisure Arena.

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Sports Director Blake Arthur joined the KESQ/CBS Local 2 team in August of 2015. Learn more about Blake here.

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