Max McCormick Announces Retirement

June 10, 2026 - The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that team captain, forward Max McCormick has retired from professional hockey following a 12-season career. McCormick, 34, retires as the franchise's all-time leader in goals (67), ranking second all-time in points (140), and having played in the third-most games in team history (158). The Green Bay, WI native collected an additional 38 points (22 goals, 16 assists) in 44 postseason games with Coachella Valley, helping lead the team to back-to-ba... Full Story

Four-Goal Third Period Leads Coachella Valley to Game Two Win

May 15, 2026 - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Colorado Eagles at Acrisure Arena on Friday night in Game 2 of the best-of-five third round series by the final score of 4-0. Nikke Kokko made 33 saves to pick up his second shutout of the playoffs while J.R. Avon scored two goals to help Coachella Valley tie the best-of-five Pacific Division Finals at 1-1. After a scoreless two periods, J.R. Avon broke the deadlock 1:20 into the third p... Full Story

Firebirds to Face Colorado Eagles in Third Round of 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

May 9, 2026 - The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign in Game 5 of the second round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs in double overtime by the final score of 3-2. J.R Avon scored the game-winning goal 1:47 into the second OT to seal the victory for Coachella Valley. The Firebirds will now face the Colorado Eagles in a best-of-five series beginning at Acrisure Arena this Wednesday, May 13. The first two games will take place at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA before the series shifts to B... Full Story

Firebirds Defeat Reign to Force Winner-Take-All Game 5 on Saturday Night in Ontario

May 8, 2026 - PALM DESERT, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Ontario Reign at Acrisure Arena on Thursday night in Game 4 of the best-of-five second round series by the final score of 6-2. The series will be decided in a winner-take-all Game 5 this Saturday night in at Toyota Arena in Ontario at 6 p.m. PT. After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Firebirds netted a powerplay goal from J.R. Avon to tie the game. Mitchell S... Full Story

• Firebirds Defeat Reign to Force Winner-Take-All Game 5 on Saturday Night in Ontario - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) May 8
• Lakers Move NBA G League Team to Coachella Valley - Coachella Valley Lakers (G League) April 30
• Kokko's 23 Save Shutout Helps Firebirds Topple Reign in Game One - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 30
• Firebirds to Face Ontario Reign in Second Round of 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 27
• Oscar Fisker Molgaard's Late Goal Forces Game 3 - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 25
• Firebirds Defenseman Tyson Jugnauth Named to 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 15
• Terness Makes 34 Saves as Firebirds Down Barracuda 4-1 - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 15
• Acrisure Arena and Spotlight 29 Casino Expand Partnership with Premium Naming Rights - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 14
• Novak Scores Lone Firebirds' Goal in 4-1 Loss to Reign - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 10
• South Bay Lakers Guard RJ Davis Named to 2025-26 All-NBA G League Rookie Team - Coachella Valley Lakers (G League) April 7
• Los Angeles Lakers Two-Way Guard Chris Mañon Named to 2025-26 All-NBA G League Defensive Team - Coachella Valley Lakers (G League) April 7
• Los Angeles Lakers Guard Kobe Bufkin and Two-Way Forward Drew Timme Named to 2025-26 All-NBA G League Second Team - Coachella Valley Lakers (G League) April 7
• South Bay Lakers Fall to Stockton in Western Conference Finals - Coachella Valley Lakers (G League) April 6
• Jugnauth's Overtime Winner Helps Sweep Canucks as Firebirds Clinch Spot in 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 4
• South Bay Lakers Advance to Western Conference Finals with Win over Rio Grande Valley - Coachella Valley Lakers (G League) April 3
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Palm Springs, California:

• Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL)
• Coachella Valley Lakers (G League)

Other cities near Palm Springs, California with alternative or minor league teams:

• Lake Elsinore, California
• San Bernardino, California
• Oceanside, California

May 20	AHL	Coachella Valley 2 at Colorado 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
May 17	AHL	Coachella Valley 1 at Colorado 4 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
May 15	AHL	Colorado 0 at Coachella Valley 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
May 13	AHL	Colorado 3 at Coachella Valley 0 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
May 9	AHL	Coachella Valley 3 at Ontario 2 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final (OT)
May 7	AHL	Ontario 2 at Coachella Valley 6 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
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• Former Firebirds' star Andrew Poturalski still has fond valley memories - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (June 30)
• Firebirds re-sign two forwards, assistant coach Stu Bickel leaving for Iowa Wild - AHL KESQ (June 30)
• These five rookies will likely suit up for the Firebirds in 2026-27 - AHL Desert Sun (June 25)
• Max McCormick, Coachella Valley Firebirds team captain, retires - AHL KESQ (June 13)
• CV Firebirds announce home opener, other special game dates - AHL KESQ (June 13)
• Firebirds reveal 2026-27 season will begin on Oct. 2, other key dates - AHL Desert Sun (June 13)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds Max McCormick retires from pro hockey - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (June 11)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds Hockey Team Captain, Forward Max McCormick Retires - AHL KESQ (June 10)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds Max McCormick retires from pro hockey - AHL Desert Sun (June 10)
• What the Coachella Valley Firebirds' lineup will look like in 2026-27 - AHL Desert Sun (May 28)
• What the Coachella Valley Firebirds' lineup will look like in 2026-27 - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 28)
• Jake O’Brien shares experience playing just four games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds - AHL KESQ (May 25)
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