McKINNON SCORES FIREBIRDS’ 1,000TH REGULAR SEASON GOAL IN WIN OVER BARRACUDA, 2-1

Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. San Jose Barracuda 11.12.26

Ian McKinnon Nets Historic Goal, Victor Ostman Makes 35 Saves in Victory over San Jose

The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda on Thursday night at Acrisure Arena by the final score of 2-1. Ian McKinnon scored the 1,000th regular season goal in Firebirds franchise history, while goaltender Victor Ostman made 35 saves to help Coachella Valley secure their sixth victory of the season.

The Firebirds opened the scoring at 4:33 of the first period as Ryden Evers netted his second goal of the season, assisted by J.R. Avon and John Hayden. McKinnon doubled the lead at 15:21, scoring his third goal of the season off assists from Devin Kaplan and Tyson Jugnauth to reach the historic franchise milestone.

San Jose cut the deficit to one with 1:19 remaining in the second period as Patrick Giles scored his second goal of the season, assisted by Ethan Cardwell and Brett Leason.

Ostman preserved Coachella Valley’s lead throughout the third period, stopping all 12 shots he faced in the final frame to secure the victory.

The Firebirds were outshot 36-20 and successfully killed all seven Barracuda powerplay opportunities, finishing 7-for-7 on the penalty kill. Coachella Valley went 0-for-5 on the powerplay. With the win, the Firebirds record improves to 6-5-3-1 (16 points) on the season.

The Firebirds wrap up their homestand this Sunday, November 15, as they face the Abbotsford Canucks for Cancer Awareness Night, presented by Eisenhower Health. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. PT. Tickets are available HERE.

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