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Firebirds Face Reign, Back At Acrisure For Military Appreciation Night

After a flurry of road games, the Firebirds face the Reign Friday at Toyota Arena, then return for a rematch Sunday at home.

File photo: The Coachella Valley Firebirds in the Calder Cup Finals Game 3.
File photo: The Coachella Valley Firebirds in the Calder Cup Finals Game 3. (Time Stood Still Photography, Scott Padgett for Patch)

PALM DESERT, CA — The Firebirds return home to face the Ontario Reign on Sunday, November 10th for Military Appreciation Night, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino! Join the Firebirds as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of World War II. Visit Ticketmaster to get your tickets now! The puck drop is set for 3 p.m.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night by the final score of 3-2, according to a recent news release.

"Lleyton Roed, Jagger Firkus, and John Hayden all scored in the second period to lead the Firebirds to their fourth victory of the season. Nikke Kokko made 21 saves on 23 shots to move to 3-0 on the year," they said. "Both teams finished the game with 23 shots on net."

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With the win, the Firebirds move to 4-5-0-0 on the season.

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