Jacob Melanson's overtime goal lifts Firebirds over Wranglers in 5-4 victory

Jacob Melanson's overtime goal lifts Firebirds over Wranglers in 5-4 victory

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) --- The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Calgary Wranglers 5-4 in overtime on Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Firebirds trailed 3-1 after the first two periods. Coachella Valley made some noise in the final frame. Logan Morrison scored once, and Jagger Firkus tallied two goals. Firkus' second goal tied the game at four with 2:32 remaining, which would be the final goal of regulation. Jacob Melanson f…

Firebirds Overcome Another Two-Goal Deficit in 5-4 OT Win Against Wranglers

Firebirds Overcome Another Two-Goal Deficit in 5-4 OT Win Against Wranglers The Firebirds defeated the Calgary Wranglers on Friday night in overtime at the Scotiabank Saddledome by the final score of 5-4. Coachella Valley trailed 4-2 with 15 minutes left in the third period and netted three straight goals, capped off by an overtime winner from Jacob Melanson. Coachella Valley found themselves in an early 2-0 hole as Clark Bishop and Rory Kerins …