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Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: November 11-24

The Coachella Valley Firebirds had an eventful stretch, extending their winning streak to five games before suffering a close shootout loss. Here’s a breakdown of their performances:

ByNik Davis|
Coachella Valley forward Eduard Sale gets high-fives from the bench after getting the Firebirds on the board during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
Coachella Valley forward Eduard Sale gets high-fives from the bench after getting the Firebirds on the board during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. | Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

November 15: Firebirds 4, Abbotsford Canucks 1

The Firebirds dominated their first game of the week with a 4-1 victory over the Canucks in Abbotsford. Max Lajoie led the charge with a three-point night, including a goal and two assists. Jani Nyman also chipped in with a goal and an assist, while goaltender Nikke Kokko stopped 20 of 21 shots to maintain his undefeated record for the season. The team’s solid defense and opportunistic scoring propelled them to their fourth straight win.

November 16: Firebirds 4, Abbotsford Canucks 3

In a thrilling rematch, the Firebirds clinched their fifth consecutive win thanks to a last-minute power-play goal by Cale Fleury. The game was tightly contested, with Abbotsford tying the score twice before Fleury’s slapshot sealed the win with just 36 seconds left. Eduard Šalé also had a strong game, scoring early in the second period. The victory improved the Firebirds’ record to 8-5-0-0.

November 20: Colorado Eagles 3, Firebirds 2 (Shootout)

The Firebirds’ streak ended in a shootout loss on "Hockey Fights Cancer" night at Acrisure Arena. Despite goals from Max McCormick and Logan Morrison in the shootout, the Eagles edged out Coachella Valley after a hard-fought regulation and overtime. The team displayed resilience, but their power play was unable to capitalize on key opportunities. This marked their first setback after a five-game winning streak.

November 22: Firebirds 3, Gulls 2

The Coachella Valley Firebirds staged a thrilling comeback against the San Diego Gulls, with a dramatic overtime victory. After trailing 2-0 in the first period, Eduard Sale cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second. Early in the third, Jani Nyman tied it up on the power play, assisted by Sale and Cale Fleury. In overtime, Jagger Firkus sealed the win with a game-winning goal, assisted by Max McCormick and Max Lajoie, giving the Firebirds a 3-2 victory.

Key Performances

  • Max Lajoie: A standout player with a three-point game in the first matchup.
  • Cale Fleury: Delivered a clutch goal to secure a critical win against Abbotsford.
  • Nikke Kokko: Recorded two critical wins and displayed stellar consistency in net.

The Firebirds’ ability to grind out wins and adapt under pressure bodes well for the rest of the season. They’ll look to carry this momentum forward as they prepare for another competitive slate of games

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