Coachella Valley Firebirds news

Coachella Valley head coach Derek Laxdal waits for his team to return to the ice to start overtime of Game 2 of the Pacific Division semifinals at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Firebirds’ playoff run ends early: What went wrong and what’s next

Can a silent Jani Nyman ignite the Firebirds before it’s too late?

Firebirds dispatch Calgary, but is their biggest test still ahead?

Triple-OT thriller sets the tone as Firebirds chase Calgary hat-trick

Coachella Valley forward Nathan Villeneuve (90) hypes up the bench as he gets up from a fight as forward Ian McKinnon (21) turns back to another San Jose Barracuda player who had fought with him during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Firebirds eye redemption as playoffs arrive

Firebirds forward Jani Nyman (33) scored a goal in the first period against the San Jose Barracuda at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

Can Jani Nyman spark Coachella Valley’s Calder Cup dream?

Scenes from the second period of the Coachella Valley Firebirds game against the Eagles at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Wed., April 2, 2025.

Playoff bound again: Firebirds seek to rewrite their finals heartache

Coachella Valley goaltender Nikke Kokko sprays his water bottle into the air during a timeout in the third period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Mar 25 - Mar 31

Coachella Valley forward Logan Morrison skates off the ice as Henderson Silver Knights players celebrates a win after their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Mar 18 - Mar 24

Goalie Philipp Grubauer allows a goal during the Coachella Valley Firebirds win over the Tuscon Roadrunners at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Mar 11 - Mar 17

John Hayden takes the ice during introductions for the Coachella Valley Firebirds before their game against the Tuscon Roadrunners at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Mar 4 - Mar 10

Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Ryan Winterton (27) celebrates a first period goal againstTexas Stars at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Wed., March 20, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Feb 25 - Mar 3

Luke Henman of the Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrates a goal during their win over the Tuscon Roadrunners at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Feb 18 - Feb 24

Coachella Valley forward Logan Morrison tries to break away for a shot only to be met by a Colorado Eagles defender during the first period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: January 14-20

Coachella Valley forward Lleyton Roed celebrates a goal to give the Firebirds a 2-1 lead during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Dec 31 - Jan 6

Coachella Valley Firebirds players celebrate a goal by forward Luke Henman triggering the teddy bear toss during the first period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: December 24-30

Coachella Valley forward Tucker Robertson takes the puck down the ice during the first period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: December 17-23

Coachella Valley forward Jani Nyman skates away after finding the back of the net during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: December 10-16

Coachella Valley forward Lleyton Roed scores the game-winning goal past Texas goalie Magnus Hellberg during the third period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: December 1-10

The Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate a late third period goal by Max McCormick against the Texas Stars at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Nov. 30, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: November 25-30

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 Firebirds recap: November 11-24

Coachella Valley Firebirds host Ontario Reign on Military Appreciation Night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds Weekly Recap: November 3-10

Coachella Valley head coach Derek Laxdal talks with an official after a too many men call during the third period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: January 21-27

Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate the overtime 3-2 winning goal by forward Jani Nyman (33) against the San Diego Gulls at Acriure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: January 7-13

Coachella Valley goalie Nikke Kokko takes his spot in the goal before their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Jan 28 - Feb 3

Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Jani Nyman participates in the American Hockey League 2025 All-Star Classic Skills Competition at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Feb 4 - Feb 10

Coachella Valley forward Daniel Sprong looks to shoot while defended against by Abbotsford forward Ty Mueller during the second period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Feb 11 - Feb 17