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ECHL Champion Signs AHL Deal with Coachella Valley The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that forward Jakov Novak has been signed to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. Novak joins the Firebirds following two...

Schedule of Giveaways, $5 Beer Nights, and More Now Available!  SEASON TICKETS HALF SEASON PLANS 9-GAME PLANS The Countdown to Opening Day Continues! The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the...

Forward Returns to Firebirds’ Organization for Second Season The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that forward Landon McCallum has been signed to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. McCallum re-ups with Coachella Valley following...

 This season’s lineup features the return of marquee event nights including Dia De Los Muertos, Military Appreciation Night, Pride Night, and the fan-favorite Teddy Bear Toss. In addition, this year’s promotional schedule features a mix...

Wright Re-Ups for Second Professional Season The Firebirds announced today that defenseman Charlie Wright has been re-signed to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. Wright played in 21 games for the Firebirds last...

Goaltender LaFontaine Returns to Organization for Third Season The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that goaltender Jack LaFontaine has been re-signed to a one-year, AHL contract through the 2025-26 season.   LaFontaine, 27, played in two...

Coachella Valley Brings in Goaltending Coach Stalletti from UConn The Firebirds announced the hiring of Vince Stalletti as the team’s goaltending coach. Stalletti joins the Firebirds after spending the past five seasons as an assistant...

Coachella Valley Inks Defenseman Olofsson to Multi-Year Deal The Firebirds announced today that defenseman Gustav Olofsson has been signed to a two-year, AHL contract through the 2026-27 season. Olofsson returns for his fourth season with...

72 Game Schedule Will Feature All Nine Pacific Division Opponents Plus One Central Division Team The Firebirds announced the team’s regular season schedule for its upcoming fourth season. The Firebirds open the season at home...

Original Coachella Valley Signing Re-Ups for Multi-Year AHL Deal The Firebirds announced today that forward Ian McKinnon has been re-signed to a two-year, AHL contract through the 2026-27 season.   McKinnon, 27, was one of...

Compared to other pro sports, especially the NFL and NBA the success rate of drafting potential NHL players requires a longer development timeline and ability to gauge long-term potential Alison Lukan @AlisonL Draft weekend is...

Firebirds’ Inaugural Goaltending Coach Joins Seattle Kraken Staff The Firebirds announced today that Colin Zulianello has been promoted from the Coachella Valley Firebirds to the National Hockey League as the Kraken’s new Goaltending Coach. Zulianello has been...