Firebirds fall in overtime 3-2 to rival Ontario Reign

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds faced off against the Ontario Reign once again at Acrisure Arena on Sunday. It was the Firebirds fourth game of the season, and third time facing the rival Reign.

Coachella Valley ultimately fell in overtime to Ontario 3-2, after originally leading the game 2-0 in the second.

Just under two minutes into the first period Oscar Fisker Molgaard sent a pass to Eduard Sale who buried the Firebirds first goal of the night for 1-0. Lleyton Roed followed by netting another just over two minutes into the second period for 2-0.

The Reign buried two goals in the second period at 8:31 and 13:13 for the tie. After a scoreless third period, the game went into overtime where Cole Guttman took the win for Ontario 3-2 at 4:00.

The Firebirds will now head on the road to face the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage.