Firebirds fall to Wranglers 3-1, drop below Calgary in Pacific Division standings
In what many believed to be the biggest game in franchise history, the Firebirds fell short, losing 3-1 to the Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday night in front of 8,206 fans at Acrisure Arena.
Firebirds fall 3-1 to the Wranglers tonight but not because of effort. With the loss, CV drops to 2nd in the Pacific Division standings behind Calgary.@AHLWranglers 100 points@Firebirds 98 points
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) April 6, 2023
Five games to go in the regular season. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk pic.twitter.com/4iWePX7By6
With the loss, Coachella Valley moves to 2nd in the Pacific Division standings, two points behind Calgary.
Prior to Wednesday night, the Firebirds had won 9 straight games in their home building. Their record at Acrisure Arena is now 22-7.
The Firebirds have five games remaining in the regular season.
NEXT GAME: Saturday, April 8 at 6pm vs Bakersfield Condors.
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