Firebirds' Season Ends with Loss to Abbotsford Canucks

May 9, 2025 - ABBOTSFORD, BC, CANADA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, were defeated by the Abbotsford Canucks on Friday night by the final score of 2-0. With the loss, the Firebirds fall in the best-of-five series to the Canucks (3-1) and are eliminated from the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. Max Sasson scored a powerplay goal for Abbotsford at the 9:53 mark of the opening period, the only man-advantage strike that Coachella Valley had surrender... Full Story

Firebirds Fall in Game Three Loss to Canucks, 3-1

May 8, 2025 - ABBOTSFORD, BC, CANADA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, fell to the Abbotsford Canucks on Wednesday night by the final score of 3-1. Ryan Winterton scored the lone goal for Coachella Valley while Nikke Kokko made 20 saves on 22 shots. With the loss, the Firebirds trail the best-of-five series 2-1 and face elimination on Friday night. The Firebirds outshot the Canucks 12-5 in the opening period but found themselves in a 2-0. Na... Full Story

Melanson Scores in Overtime as Firebirds Win Game Two, Tie Series 1-1

May 4, 2025 - The Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks in game two of the second round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs in overtime by the final score of 5-4. Jacob Melanson scored five minutes into OT to tie the best-of-five series at 1-1. For the fourth straight time this postseason the Firebirds opened the scoring. Gustav Olofsson's slapshot off a clean faceoff win by Ben Meyers found its way past Arturs Silovs to put Coachella Valley ahead 1-0 just 3:02 into the first period. Ty Nelson added to ... Full Story

Melanson's Overtime Goal Leads Firebirds Over Canucks in Game Two

May 3, 2025 - PALM DESERT, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Abbotsford Canucks in game two of the second round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs in overtime by the final score of 5-4. Jacob Melanson scored five minutes into OT to tie the best-of-five series at 1-1. For the fourth straight time this postseason the Firebirds opened the scoring. Gustav Olofsson's slapshot off a clean faceoff win by Ben Meyers found its way past A... Full Story

• Melanson's Overtime Goal Leads Firebirds Over Canucks in Game Two - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) May 3
• Winterton Scores Lone Goal as Firebirds Fall in Game One - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) May 2
• Firebirds Announce New Playoff Pop-Up Events, Updated Box Office and Team Store Hours - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 28
• CV Firebirds vs. Abbotsford Canucks Divisional Semifinal Playoff Preview - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 28
• Firebirds Sweep Wranglers, Will Face the Abbotsford Canucks in Second Round of 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 27
• The 35% Nikke Kokko Ticket Offer Is Back for Remaining First Round Home Games - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 23
• Mitchell Stephens' Triple OT Winner Gives Firebirds 1-0 Series Lead - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 23
• CV Firebirds vs. Calgary Wranglers First-Round Playoff Preview - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 21
• Firebirds to Host Calgary Wranglers in First Round of 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 20
• Andrei Loshko Scores Twice in AHL Debut as Firebirds Fall in OT to Gulls - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 19
• Jacob Melanson Scores Lone Goal in 4-1 Loss to Canucks - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 18
• Firebirds Clinch Home-Ice for First Round of Calder Cup Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 18
• Firebirds Announce Pop-Up Events Around the Coachella Valley to Promote Playoff Action - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 16
• Nyman Nets Two Goals In 4-2 Win Over Condors - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 13
• Birds Bound for Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 9
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Other cities near Palm Springs, California with alternative or minor league teams:

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May 9	AHL	Coachella Valley 0 at Abbotsford 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
May 7	AHL	Coachella Valley 1 at Abbotsford 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
May 3	AHL	Abbotsford 4 at Coachella Valley 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final (OT)
May 1	AHL	Abbotsford 3 at Coachella Valley 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 26	AHL	Calgary 0 at Coachella Valley 2 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
April 22	AHL	Calgary 3 at Coachella Valley 4 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
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• Here are some of the Firebirds' favorite Palm Springs area golf courses - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 18)
• Derek Laxdal reflects on his first year as Firebirds head coach - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 16)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds players have exit interviews with media - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 13)
• Firebirds Farewell: Team addresses media for final time before off-season - AHL KESQ (May 13)
• The ‘future is bright’ for the Coachella Valley Firebirds - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 13)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds exit interviews - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 13)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds' fans now know what AHL fandom is truly like - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 11)
• Abbotsford Canucks advance to Pacific Division final - AHL Abbotsford News (May 10)
• Firebirds’ season ends in Abbotsford following 2-0 defeat to Canucks - AHL KESQ (May 10)
• Calder Cup Playoffs: Firebirds lose to Canucks in season-ending loss - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 10)
• Firebirds face elimination after falling 3-1 to Canucks in Game 3 - AHL KESQ (May 8)
• Abbotsford Canucks take command of Pacific Division semifinal with 3-1 win - AHL Abbotsford News (May 8)
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