Marody Scores Twice as Coachella Valley Defeats San Jose
The Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda on Tuesday Night at Tech CU Arena by the final score of 4-1. Cooper Marody netted a pair of goals while goaltender Logan Terness turned away 34 Barracuda shots to earn his first AHL win.
Coachella Valley struck early, scoring twice in a 51-second span in the first period. Logan Morrison opened the scoring at 5:21 before John Hayden followed at 6:12 to give the Firebirds a 2-0 lead after one. Following a scoreless second period, San Jose cut into the deficit early in the third period on a 5-on-3 power-play goal from Quentin Musty. The Firebirds responded late, as Cooper Marody restored the two-goal lead at 12:33 before adding his second of the game at 14:48 to seal the 4-1 final.
Logan Terness made 34 saves on 35 shots in net for Coachella Valley to pick up his first win in the American Hockey League. The Barracuda outshot the Firebirds 35-31 on the night. Coachella Valley finished the game 0-for-2 on the powerplay and 2-for-3 on the penalty kill.
With the win, the Firebirds’ record improves to 40-24-6-0.
Coachella Valley heads to San Diego to battle the Gulls this Saturday, April 18th. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. PT.
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THREE STARS:
3.) Logan Terness – CV: Terness made 34 saves to pick up his first AHL win in his second start with the Firebirds.
2.) John Hayden – CV: Hayden his 13th goal of the season, the eventual game-winning goal in the opening period.
1.) Cooper Marody – CV: Marody netted a pair of goals in the third period to help Coachella Valley seal the victory.
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