Firebirds fall 2-1 to Bakersfield Condors in season opener
Hockey is back in the desert.
2023-2024 Western Conference Champion banner drops on opening night. Side by side next to the 2022-2023 banner. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/X6pRZQiODF
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 12, 2024
The back-to-back Western Conference Champion Firebirds fell 2-1 in their season debut on Friday night at Acrisure Arena.
Firebirds fall 2-1 to the Bakersfield Condors. CV is 1-2 all time in season openers, 0-2 in openers against the Condors, having lost to Bakersfield in back-to-back years. @KESQ
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 12, 2024
This is the second straight season Coachella Valley has lost to Bakersfield in the season opener.
Read the game’s full box score HERE.
Friday night was Derek Laxdal's first game as Firebirds head coach, taking over for Dan Bylsma.
Derek Laxdal (red tie) making his Firebirds coaching debut tonight. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/jBtZdjLyFA
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 12, 2024
The Firebirds host the Calgary Wranglers this Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00pm.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage throughout the season.
