Firebirds Fall to Gulls in Season Opener, 5-0

October 10, 2025 - PALM DESERT, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League's Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken), fell to the San Diego Gulls on Friday night by the final score of 5-0. Goaltender Nikke Kokko made 39 saves on 45 shots in the Firebirds' first loss of the season. Gulls' forward Ryan Carpenter capped off a San Diego shot heavy first period with a goal in the final minute. San Diego outshot Coachella Valley 18-5 in the opening frame. Tim Was... Full Story

Firebirds Announce 2025 Opening Day Fan Fest

October 8, 2025 - Firebirds Hockey is Back! The Coachella Valley Firebirds are excited to welcome fans back to Acrisure Arena as they kick off the fourth season on Friday, October 10against the San Diego Gulls. Join us for a special Opening Day pre-game Fan Fest starting at 5:30 p.m. featuring the debut of happy hour in The Oasis, pocket friendly food options, a variety of interactive games with prizes, partner activations, live music and more! Additionally opening day will feature a commemorative rally towel ... Full Story

Firebirds Announce 2025 Opening Day Fan Fest

October 6, 2025 - PALM DESERT, CA - Firebirds Hockey is Back! The Coachella Valley Firebirds are excited to welcome fans back to Acrisure Arena as they kick off the fourth season on Friday, October 10 against the San Diego Gulls. Join us for a special Opening Day pre-game Fan Fest starting at 5:30 p.m. featuring the debut of happy hour in The Oasis, pocket friendly food options, a variety of interactive games with prizes, partner activations, live music and more! Additionally opening day will feature a commemo... Full Story

Firebirds' Captain Max McCormick to Undergo Hip Surgery

September 30, 2025 - PALM DESERT, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League's Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken), announced today that team captain, forward Max McCormick will undergo hip surgery and is expected to miss the entirety of the 2025-26 season. McCormick, 33, is the franchise's all-time leader in points (140) and goals (67) and has played in the second most games in team history (158). The Green Bay, WI native collected an additional 38 point... Full Story

• Firebirds' Captain Max McCormick to Undergo Hip Surgery - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 30
• Firebirds Announce 2025-26 Training Camp Roster - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 29
• Firebirds to Play Ontario Reign in Preseason Game in El Segundo - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 17
• Acrisure Arena Announces New Box Office Hours Ahead of Upcoming Events - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 17
• Duran Duran Brings 'Invisible Days' Tour to Acrisure Arena on December 30th - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 15
• Firebirds Launch "Los Firebirds" Brand to Celebrate Culture, Family, and Community - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 11
• Firebirds Individual Game Tickets Are on Sale Now - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 9
• Groups and Flex Tickets for 2025-26 Season on Sale Now - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 3
• Group and Flex Tickets for 2025-26 Season on Sale Now - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 3
• One Valley Foundation Launches Ultimate Firebirds Classroom Grant Program - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) September 2
• Coachella Valley Signs Forward Will Gavin to AHL Contract - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) August 29
• 2025-26 Firebirds Season Focuses on Fan-Centric Gameday Experiences - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) August 28
• Firebirds Add Two-Time ECHL Champion Zach Uens - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) August 26
• Firebirds' TV Host Gino LaMont Named Winner of AHL's James H. Ellery Award - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) August 21
• Firebirds Re-Sign Forward Jackson Berezowski - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) August 20
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• Coachella Valley Firebirds drop season opener 5-0 against San Diego Gulls - AHL KESQ (October 11)
• CV Firebirds get thumped by five goals vs. San Diego in season opener - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (October 11)
• Firebirds players, coaches and fans ready for start of new season - AHL KESQ (October 10)
• Firebirds ready to take flight for 4th season, host San Diego Gulls on Friday - AHL KESQ (October 9)
• Firebirds discuss the start of the 2025-26 season - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (October 9)
• How to listen to the AHL Fire & Ice podcast - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (October 8)
• Meet The Coachella Valley Firebirds: Seattle Kraken's AHL Affiliate - AHL FloHockey (October 2)
• Firebirds discuss Max McCormick absence - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (October 1)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds take part in preseason hockey practice - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (October 1)
• Firebirds captain Max McCormick expected to miss 2025-26 season due to hip surgery - AHL KESQ (September 30)
• Firebirds release 2025-26 training camp roster - AHL KESQ (September 30)
• Pre-season puck: Firebirds to play Reign in tune-up game in El Segundo - AHL KESQ (September 18)
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