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1 week ago | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
Firebirds Face Off in Pivotal Game 3 as Fans Rally at Rancho Mirage Watch Party
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1 month ago | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center Gets a Boost from Coachella Valley Firebirds and One Valley Foundation
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1 month ago | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
The BNP Paribas Open recently concluded at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, marking a historic event both in attendance and competition. Over the two-week tournament, a record 504,268 fans attended, underscoring the event's growing popularity. In the women's singles final, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva showcased exceptional talent and resilience.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
It was a jam-packed media room at Acrisure Arena on Wednesday morning. Just outside the confines of the room, there was no ice to be found in the desert. But you could feel the excitement in the room that Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey was right around the corner. New head coach Derek Laxdal met the local media in person for the first time since taking the job at the beginning of the month.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
The day after arriving back in the valley from their trip to Hershey, the Firebirds walked back into Acrisure Arena to clean out their lockers. A few players trickled in and were kind enough to stop and address the media before they went off into a summer filled with uncertainty. The start of the 2024-2025 season will look much different on the ice for a team that had so much success in its first two years in the American Hockey League. Eleven unrestricted free agents will hit the market on July 1.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
It felt like deja vu inside Acrisure Arena Monday night following the Firebirds 5-4 OT loss to the Hershey Bears. Nearly 1,000 fans sat on the edge of their seats at the Firebirds watch party as the team was back east in Hershey, Pennsylvania. For the second consecutive season, the Coachella Valley Firebirds had to watch the Hershey Bears lift the Calder Cup. A back-and-forth game for most of the night, game 7 looked possible when Cale Fleury found the back of the net with three minutes to go.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
The Coachella Valley Firebirds will host a free watch party at Acrisure Arena on Monday, June 24 for Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Hershey Bears. The Spotlight 29 Casino sponsored event will feature food and drink specials, Calder Cup Finals exclusive merchandise, giveaways and more. No ticket is needed for attending and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
The American Hockey League has released potential schedules for the 2024 Calder Cup Finals. The Western Conference champion Coachella Valley Firebirds await their opponent between the Cleveland Monsters and the Hershey Bears. Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals will take place on Wednesday in Hershey.
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May 28, 2024 | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
The Seattle Kraken announced today Dan Bylsma has been named the second head coach in franchise history. Bylsma has served as the head coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the past two season. And to answer your question, Coach Bylsma will remain in the Coachella Valley and join the Kraken following the conclusion of the Firebirds’ playoff run. It has been a remarkable two seasons for Bylsma and the Firebirds. Bylsma will finish his Firebirds tenure with a 94-32-11-7 regular season record.
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May 11, 2024 | 
nbcpalmsprings.com | Tim O'Brien
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are moving on to the Pacific Division Final after taking the series over the Calgary Wranglers in four games. Goals from Cale Fleury, Shane Wright and Devin Shore pushed the Firebirds past the Wranglers in front of an electric crowd at Acrisure Arena. Following five goals allowed on Wednesday, the story Friday night was the defensive play in front of Chris Driedger. The Firebirds’ netminder with a 31 save shutout to close out the series.
