Firebirds Re-Sign Forward Justin Janicke
AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds

Firebirds Re-Sign Forward Justin Janicke

Published on August 27, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Coachella Valley Firebirds News Release


The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that the team has signed forward Justin Janicke to a one-year American Hockey League contract.

Janicke, 23, returns to the Firebirds for his second professional season after splitting his rookie campaign between Coachella Valley and the ECHL's Kansas City Mavericks. Janicke appeared in 11 regular-season games with the Firebirds during the 2025-26 season, recording two assists, while posting 34 points (15 goals, 19 assists) in 56 regular-season games with Kansas City. Janicke also appeared in 20 Kelly Cup Playoff games, helping the Mavericks capture a Western Conference championship.

Selected by the Seattle Kraken in the seventh round (195th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft, Janicke has appeared in 12 career American Hockey League games, all with the Firebirds. Janicke made his professional debut with Coachella Valley at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season after signing an amateur tryout agreement with the club.

Prior to his professional career, Janicke spent four seasons at the University of Notre Dame and recorded 74 points (28 goals, 46 assists) in 143 career games with the Fighting Irish. The Maple Grove, MN native also represented the United States internationally, earning a silver medal at the 2019 World U17 Hockey Challenge and competing at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship.

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