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

Winterton Scores Lone Goal as Firebirds Fall in Game One

May 2, 2025 - PALM DESERT, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, fell to the Abbotsford Canucks in game one of the second round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs by the final score of 3-1. Ryan Winterton scored the lone goal for Coachella Valley before Abbotsford netted three unanswered tallies to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Winterton's goal came just 1:36 into the game as he converted on a feed from Brandon Biro for his first g... Full Story

Firebirds Announce New Playoff Pop-Up Events, Updated Box Office and Team Store Hours

April 28, 2025 - PALM DESERT, CA - Get #FiredUp for Playoff Hockey! The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have advanced to the second round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs and will face the Abbotsford Canucks in a best-of-five series beginning this Thursday, May 1st at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds have announced additional community pop-up events to drive the excitement of postseason hockey and Rally The Valley leading into the next round of home an... Full Story

• 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
• Firebirds Clinch Berth in 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 6
• Brouillard Strikes Twice as Firebirds Down Silver Knights - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) April 5
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May 7	AHL	Coachella Valley at Abbotsford (Playoff Gm. 3)	10:00 p.m.
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)
April 19	AHL	Coachella Valley 4 at San Diego 5	Final (OT)
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• Kraken Assign Top Defensive Prospect To The AHL - AHL The Hockey News (May 6)
• How and where to watch Coachella Valley Firebirds road playoff games - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 5)
• Coachella Valley Firebirds off to Abbotsford with history on their side - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 4)
• Jacob Melanson nets overtime winner to lift Firebirds to 5-4 win over Canucks in Game 2 - AHL KESQ (May 4)
• Costly turnover destroys Abbotsford Canucks' game two comeback - AHL Abbotsford News (May 4)
• Calder Cup playoffs: Firebirds host Abbotsford Canucks for Game 2 - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 4)
• Firebirds fans voice concerns over costs at games amidst below average attendance numbers - AHL KESQ (May 2)
• Firebirds fall to Canucks 3-1 in Game 1 of Pacific Division Semifinals - AHL KESQ (May 2)
• Firebirds lose to Abbotsford Canucks in first game of Pacific Division Semifinal - AHL KESQ (May 2)
• 'Road warrior' Abbotsford Canucks open Pacific Division semifinal with 3-1 win - AHL Abbotsford News (May 2)
• Calder Cup playoffs: Abbotsford Canucks beat Coachella Valley Firebirds - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 2)
• Calder Cup playoffs: Coachella Valley Firebirds host Abbotsford Canucks - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (May 2)
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