Jugnauth Becomes Fourth Player in Franchise History to Earn All-Rookie Honors

The American Hockey League announced today that Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth has been named to the 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team.

Jugnauth leads all AHL rookie defensemen in points this season, recording nine goals and 35 assists for 44 points in 70 games in his first professional campaign.

With the selection, Jugnauth becomes the fourth player in franchise history to earn AHL All-Rookie Team honors. He joins Nikke Kokko (2024-25) and both Ryker Evans and Tye Kartye (2022-23) as Firebirds recognized on the league’s All-Rookie Team.

The 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team also includes goaltender Sergei Murashov (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton), defenseman Dmitri Simashev (Tucson), and forwards Isaac Howard (Bakersfield), Quinn Hutson (Bakersfield), and Ilya Protas (Hershey).

FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT

Join the Firebirds for the final home game of the regular season this Sunday, April 19th for Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Acrisure, as they take on the Abbotsford Canucks. Fans can take home a Mini-Fuego Haboob Globe (while supplies last), along with chances to win prizes throughout the game, giveaways, and plenty of surprises as we celebrate the best fans in the AHL. Puck drop is set for 3:00 p.m. PT. Get your tickets HERE.

PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Tickets for potential First Round home games of the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ 2026 Postseason run, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, are on sale now! Get tickets now by visiting CVFirebirds.com/Playoffs or at the Ticketmaster Box Office at Acrisure Arena on event days with no online fees!

Round One home game dates, times, and opponents are still to be determined. Fans can view the official AHL Playoff Primer for more information on postseason timelines.