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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are a minor league hockey team. Based in Palm Springs, California, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Novak Scores Lone Firebirds' Goal in 4-1 Loss to Reign

April 10, 2026 - The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Ontario Reign on Friday night at Toyota Arena by the final score of 4-1. Jakov Novak scored the only goal for Coachella Valley in the defeat that moves the team's record to 39-24-5-0. Ontario scored once in the first period and twice in the opening 4:16 of the second period. Coachella Valley got on the scoreboard at 7:12 of the middle frame, with Jakov Novak picking up his fifth goal of the season, assisted by Justin Janicke for the only Firebirds' strike of the contest. The Reig... Full Story

Jugnauth's Overtime Winner Helps Sweep Canucks as Firebirds Clinch Spot in 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

April 4, 2026 - The Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday night at Rogers Forum in overtime by the final score of 3-2. Coachella Valley secured their spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs after the Tucson Roadrunners fell in regulation to the Henderson Silver Knights, 5-4. The Firebirds opened the scoring in the second period as Carson Rehkopf netted his 13th goal of season. Abbotsford scored twice in a 2:13 span to tie the game and then take the lead. Coachella Valley tied the game 3:12 into the third period courtesy of J... Full Story

Nikke Kokko's 21 Save Shutout Helps Firebirds Back into Win Column

April 3, 2026 - The Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks on Friday night at Rogers Forum by the final score of 2-0. John Hayden scored a shorthanded goal in the second period while Cooper Marody added an insurance marker in the game's closing minutes to put Coachella Valley up 2-0 in the contest. Goaltender Nikke Kokko stopped all 21 shots to help the Firebirds pick up their 38th win of the season. Coachella Valley outshot Abbotsford 30-21 and finished the game 0-for-4 on the powerplay and 4-for-4 on the penalty kill. With the win, ... Full Story

Firebirds Sweep Barracuda for Fifth Straight Win

March 29, 2026 - The Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda on Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 4-1. Mitchell Stephens, J.R. Avon, Jakov Novak, and Lleyton Roed all scored while Victor Ostman stopped 36 shots in the victory to extend the Firebirds' winning streak to five in a row. Mitchell Stephens opened the scoring with a shorthanded in the first period. After San Jose tied the score in the second, J.R. Avon tapped home a loose puck to regain Coachella Valley's lead in the second period. Jakov Novak added a go... Full Story

• Novak Scores Lone Firebirds' Goal in 4-1 Loss to Reign - April 10, 2026
  
• Jugnauth's Overtime Winner Helps Sweep Canucks as Firebirds Clinch Spot in 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs - April 4, 2026
  
• Nikke Kokko's 21 Save Shutout Helps Firebirds Back into Win Column - April 3, 2026
  
• Firebirds Sweep Barracuda for Fifth Straight Win - March 29, 2026
  
• Firebirds Sink Barracuda to Earn Fourth Straight Win - March 29, 2026
  
• Nyman Scores Twice as Firebirds Win Third Straight Game - March 26, 2026
  
• Oscar Fisker Molgaard's Overtime Winner Sweeps Weekend Series of Eagles - March 22, 2026
  
• Four-Goal First Period Leads Firebirds to Victory over Eagles - March 21, 2026
  
• Ty Nelson's Overtime Goal Propels Firebirds to Fourth Straight Win - March 14, 2026
  
• Olofsson's Overtime Winner Helps Firebirds Top Reign - March 14, 2026
  
• Firebirds Acquire Forward Cooper Marody from Lehigh Valley Phantoms - March 12, 2026
  
• Sale Scores Twice in Weekend Sweep of Wranglers - March 8, 2026
  
• Firebirds' First Line Shines in Win over Wranglers - March 8, 2026
  
• Firebirds' First Line Flourishes in 4-2 Win - March 7, 2026
  
• Firebirds Best Condors in Shootout, 3-2 - March 1, 2026
  
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Palm Springs, California
Website: Coachella Valley Firebirds site
Schedule: Full Coachella Valley Firebirds Schedule
Statistics: Full Coachella Valley Firebirds Statistics

Tue., Apr 14		Coachella Valley at San Jose	10:00 p.m.
Sat., Apr 11	L	Ontario 3 at Coachella Valley 2	Final (OT)
Fri., Apr 10	L	Coachella Valley 1 at Ontario 4	Final
Wed., Apr 8	L	Henderson 3 at Coachella Valley 1	Final
Sat., Apr 4	W	Coachella Valley 3 at Abbotsford 2	Final (OT)
Fri., Apr 3	W	Coachella Valley 2 at Abbotsford 0	Final
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• Waved-off goal in final minute costs Firebirds in loss to Reign - AHL Desert Sun (April 12)
  
• Coachella Valley falls 3-2 against Ontario Reign in hard-fought game - AHL KESQ (April 12)
  
• Firebirds fall 4-1 on road to rival Reign - AHL KESQ (April 11)
  
• The Fire & Ice Podcast features discussion of Coachella Valley Firebirds - AHL Desert Sun (April 9)
  
• The Coachella Valley Firebirds fall to the Henderson Silver Knights - AHL Desert Sun (April 9)
  
• Firebirds fall 3-1 at home to Henderson Silver Knights - AHL KESQ (April 9)
  
• The Coachella Valley Firebirds fall to the Henderson Silver Knights - AHL Palm Springs Desert Sun (April 9)
  
• Coachella Valley Firebirds clinch 2026 Calder Cup Playoff berth - AHL KESQ (April 6)
  
• Abbotsford Canucks close out home schedule with pair of losses - AHL Abbotsford News (April 5)
  
• Firebirds bounce back with 2-0 shutout in Abbotsford - AHL KESQ (April 4)
  
• Firebirds suffer largest loss in franchise history to first-place Ontario Reign - AHL KESQ (April 2)
  
• Coachella Valley Firebirds drop 7-0 loss Ontario Reign - AHL Desert Sun (April 2)
  
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