Firebirds defeat Canucks 4-3 in a shootout to open weekend series

Firebirds defeat Canucks 4-3 in a shootout to open weekend series

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday at the Rogers Forum. The Firebirds and Canucks traded back and forth to start the opener. Nils Aman opened the scoring for the 1-0 Abbotsford lead, then Jagger Firkus found the back of the net, making the game even at one. The game would not remain tied for long. The Canucks scored two unanswered goals by former Firebird Jim…

Coachella Valley Opens Four Game Swing with Comeback Victory Over Abbotsford

Coachella Valley Opens Four Game Swing with Comeback Victory Over AbbotsfordThe Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday night at Rogers Forum in a shootout final score of 4-3. Jagger Firkus recorded a three-point game as Coachella Valley climbed back from a 3-1 deficit in the third period to earn their second straight shootout win. The two teams exchanged powerplay goals in the opening period. Nils Aman sent the teddy bears flying …