Firkus Nets Third of Season in 5-1 Defeat
The Coachella Valley Firebirds (3-4-2-1) fell to the Tucson Roadrunners on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 5-1. Jagger Firkus scored his third goal of the season for Coachella Valley in the team’s fourth regulation loss of the year.
Tucson opened the scoring with just 23 seconds remaining in the first period as Ben McCartney netted a shorthanded goal to give the Roadrunners a 1-0 lead.
The Roadrunners extended their advantage in the second period with three goals. Tij Iginla scored his first pro goal at 2:06 before Austin Poganski added a powerplay goal at 10:08. Zac Jones made it 4-0 at 14:34 of the middle frame.
Coachella Valley responded just 23 seconds into the third period as Firkus found the back of the net, assisted by Kaden Hammell and J.R. Avon, to cut the deficit to 4-1. Tucson answered at 5:45 as McCartney scored his second goal of the night to complete the scoring.
Victor Ostman made 25 saves for Coachella Valley, while Tucson’s Michael Hrabal stopped 20 shots. The Firebirds finished 0-for-3 on the powerplay and 1-for-2 on the penalty kill.
Next Game: The Firebirds continue their homestand this Friday, October 30, as they face the Henderson Silver Knights at 7:00 p.m. PT for Dia de los Muertos Night, presented by Verizon. Come to the game early for Chavelafest and other pregame festivities, celebrations, and fun! Click HERE for tickets!
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