US EditionFirebirds fall to Canucks 3-1 in Game 1 of Pacific Division Semifinals
- The Abbotsford Canucks defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-1 in Game 1 of the 2025 Calder Cup Pacific Division Semifinals held at Acrisure Arena on April 30, 2025.
- The Firebirds, a team that joined the AHL in 2022-23 and finished the regular season series 3-1 against Abbotsford, entered the playoffs as the Pacific Division's fourth seed.
- Both teams have strong rosters with Abbotsford's coach Manny Malhotra recognizing Coachella's experience and Firebirds forward Brandon Biro describing the Canucks as a deep, fast team with great goaltending.
- The Canucks scored three unanswered goals in the third period to break a 1-1 tie, while goalie Nikke Kokko made 25 saves but suffered his first postseason loss.
- Abbotsford leads the best-of-five series 1-0 and will play Game 2 at Acrisure Arena on May 3, 2025, with the Firebirds aiming to even the series on home ice.
17 Articles
17 Articles
Firebirds fall to Canucks 3-1 in Game 1 of Pacific Division Semifinals
The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Abbotsford Canucks in Game 1 of the second round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs by the final score of 3-1. Firebirds fall 3-1 to the Canucks in Game 1 of the Pacific Division Semifinals. Abbotsford leads 1-0 in this best-of-5 game series. Game 2 is Saturday back here at Acrisure Arena. @KESQ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) May 2, 2025 Ryan Winterton scored the lone goal for Coachella Valley before Abbot…
Canucks pluck Firebirds in Game 1
Abbotsford drew first blood in its Pacific Division semifinal series on Thursday night, scoring three quick goals in the first period and defeating Coachella Valley, 3-1, at Acrisure Arena. Game 2 of the best-of-five series is set for Saturday evening in Palm Desert. Ryan Winterton scored just 1:36 in to give the host Firebirds a 1-0 lead, but the Canucks scored three times in a span of 7:19 to take control of the game. Jett Woo tied the score at
Coachella Valley Playoffs Round 2 PREVIEW: The PNW Proxy War
As a result of the re-seeding in the AHL playoffs, the Firebirds and Canucks were set to play one another. The Baby Canucks had to go the distance in the first round against the Tuscon Roadrunners, and while Abbotsford has a number of extremely talented forwards who could’ve stepped up big time to beat them, no two players put themselves in a position to do that better than Arshdeep… Source
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 93% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
