Category: Firebirds
Coachella Valley Firebirds forced to change hotels ahead of Game Five of Calder Cup Finals
KESQThe Coachella Valley Firebirds did not hold a morning skate ahead of Game Five on Saturday. One would assume it was because the team wanted to save its legs after a long postseason run that […]
Read moreDaccord pursuing AHL championship, enjoying ride with Kraken affiliate
FirebirdsPALM DESERT, Calif. -- Joey Daccord caught a break when he was chosen by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft.
Read moreBears shut out again by Joey Daccord, face 2-0 deficit in Calder Cup Finals
BearsThe Hershey Bears will return home facing a 2-0 series deficit in the Calder Cup Finals after having no answers for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in southern California. The Firebirds defeated the Bears 4-0 in […]
Read moreNBC Sports Washington to air Hershey Bears’ Calder Cup Finals games
BearsThe Hershey Bears are just four wins away from a championship. In further great news, you’ll be able to follow along on TV as they look to take down the Coachella Valley Firebirds and secure […]
Read moreVincent Iorio sheds non-contact jersey at Bears practice before start of Calder Cup Finals
Hershey BearsThe Hershey Bears will kick off the 2023 Calder Cup finals on the road in Coachella Valley as Game One against the Firebirds is on Thursday at Acrisure Arena. The Bears had one final practice […]
Read moreFirebirds, Bears to meet in 2023 Calder Cup Finals
FirebirdsThe oldest franchise in the American Hockey League will face off against the newest one for the AHL championship when the Hershey Bears meet the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the 2023 Calder Cup Finals beginning Thursday night at Acrisure Arena … Continue reading → The post Firebirds, Bears to meet...
Read moreWisconsin native McCormick lifts Firebirds in Game 5
FirebirdsMax McCormick’s goal with 3:17 left in the second period held up as the difference as the Coachella Valley Firebirds moved to within one victory of the Calder Cup Finals with a 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday … Continue reading → The post Wisconsin native McCormick lifts Firebirds in...
Read moreJohn Hayden Clears Waivers
Seattle KrakenMay 30: Hayden has cleared waivers and can now join Coachella for their series, which continues on Thursday. May 29: In a move with very unusual timing, the Seattle Kraken have placed forward John Hayden on waivers, per CapFriendly, likely to assign him to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley F...
Read moreAdmirals back in it after Game 3 victory
MilwaukeeJoakim Kemell scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Devin Cooley made 28 saves in his first appearance this postseason, helping Milwaukee to a 3-1 win over Coachella Valley in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals … Continue reading → The post Admirals back in it after Game 3 vict...
Read moreSeattle Kraken Place John Hayden On Waivers
FirebirdsIn a move with very unusual timing, the Seattle Kraken have placed forward John Hayden on waivers, per CapFriendly, likely to assign him to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The Firebirds are alive and well in their pursuit of the Calder Cup, up 2-0 in their Western Conference Fin...
Read moreMax effort gives Firebirds a Game 1 win
Alexander TrueMax McCormick notched a third-period hat trick as the Coachella Valley Firebirds pulled away for a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Acrisure Arena on Thursday night. Game 2 of the … Continue reading → The post Max effort gives Firebirds a Game 1 w...
Read moreFirebirds advance to West finals with OT win
Calgary WranglersIn a fitting finale to a series between the top two teams in the American Hockey League this season, Andrew Poturalski scored seven minutes into overtime to give the Coachella Valley Firebirds a 6-5 victory over the Calgary Wranglers at … Continue reading → The post Firebirds advance to West finals...
Read moreFirebirds outlast Wranglers in triple OT
CalgaryRyker Evans scored 11:22 into the third overtime to give Coachella Valley a 3-2 victory over Calgary in Game 3 of the Pacific Division finals at Acrisure Arena on Monday night. With a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series, the … Continue reading → The post Firebirds outlast Wranglers in triple OT firs...
Read moreFirebirds double up Wranglers in Game 1
WranglersA heavyweight battle between the AHL’s top two clubs began with Coachella Valley grabbing a 6-3 victory over Calgary in Game 1 of their Pacific Division final series at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday night. Game 2 of the best-of-five battle … Continue reading → The post Firebirds double up Wrangl...
Read moreFirebirds overpower Eagles in Game 5
FirebirdsMax McCormick and Jeremy McKenna both scored twice, Joey Daccord made 32 saves and the Coachella Valley Firebirds won their second winner-take-all game of the postseason, eliminating Colorado with a 5-0 win at Acrisure Arena on Friday night. The Firebirds … Continue reading → The post Firebirds over...
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