Firebirds defeat Texas Stars 2-1 in overtime

By Blake Arthur

January 31, 2025 8:54 PM

Published January 31, 2025 8:51 PM

The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Texas Stars on Friday night at H-E-B Center in overtime by the final score 2-1.

Jani Nyman tipped home the game-tying goal with 8:32 left in the third period and Ben Meyers’ overtime game-winner earned the Firebirds their 23^rd win of the season.

FIREBIRDS WIN IT IN OT!! pic.twitter.com/oH29BNW1vb
— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) February 1, 2025

Read the game’s full box score HERE.

Coachella Valley’s record moves to 23-15-1-5 on the season and 11-8-1-1 on the road. The Firebirds outshot the Stars 28-19.

The rematch is Saturday night in Cedar Park, TX. Puck drop is set for 5pm PT.

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Blake Arthur

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

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