Firebirds defeat Wranglers 2-0 in Game 2 to advance to Pacific Division Semifinals
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) The Firebirds are moving on! The Firebirds defeated the Wranglers 2-0 in Game 2 to sweep them in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.
No 3OT necessary.@Firebirds | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/wFMnc7Q2EK
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 27, 2025
Scoreless in the opening period, the triple overtime hero from Game 1, Mitchell Stephens, found the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
BIRDS STRIKE FIRST!!! pic.twitter.com/BF1AEFXKgD
— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) April 27, 2025
In the final seconds of the third period, John Hayden scores an empty-netter to send the Firebirds to the next round.
LET'S GO HAYDS!!! pic.twitter.com/9d9D2HDaR1
— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) April 27, 2025
Nikke Kokko started in net for CV and had 23 saves.
The Firebirds will play the Abbotsford Canucks in the Pacific Division Semifinals. The first game of the best-of-five series will be at Acrisure Arena on Thursday, May 1st. Puck drop is at 7 PM.
Be sure to stay with us here at News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they seek their third straight trip to the Calder Cup Finals.
