Coachella Firebirds: News and Discussion

[The Marquis]

That’s pretty neat. Reliable player, can probably be a good example for the D who are bouncing back and forth like McCormick will be for the forwards

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

The Firebirds have signed veteran defenseman Matt Tennyson to a one year deal.

Matt Tennyson Signs AHL Contract

Veteran defenseman Matt Tennyson has settled for an AHL contract this year, though he'll at least get to play somewhere …

www.prohockeyrumors.com

Back when he was playing on the Sharks, we used to call his slap shot the 'Brentwood Bay blast'

 

[Sad People]

Where are they playing this year? Should it be completed by season start or what?

 

[gstommylee]

Where are they playing this year? Should it be completed by season start or what?

4 of the home games will be here. then its road games until december.

 

[Sad People]

4 of the home games will be here. then its road games until december.

So the stadium opens this year with the first home game?

 

[gstommylee]

So the stadium opens this year with the first home game?

Technically home game #5 but yea first "actual" home game is in December.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

More signings

 

[AarG]

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Hayden hasn't played in the AHL since he was a rookie in 2017-18. Why do you believe he won't be with Seattle?

 

[The Marquis]

Hayden hasn't played in the AHL since he was a rookie in 2017-18. Why do you believe he won't be with Seattle?

He's posting a tweet from elsewhere... unless AarG is one of the contributors to Sound of Hockey and none of us knew it. DSH is a pretty in-depth Seattle hockey writer/blogger, so to get an answer here, you'd have to ask them.

 

[AarG]

Hayden hasn't played in the AHL since he was a rookie in 2017-18. Why do you believe he won't be with Seattle?

This isn't my lineup but I do agree with it. Seattle simply has enough NHL caliber forwards that there is no room for Hayden. 15 NHL forwards if we count Sprong (try-out) and that's not counting Lind and Hayden. If Wright is ready for the big league, I'd rather see other guys than Hayden on the 4th line of Kraken. In my opinion, players who he is fighting for the spot are Kuhlman, Lind, Geekie, Donato and Sprong. And if everyone is healthy and Wright is ready, I see only one of those 5 making the lineup the opening night. Others would be healthy scratches or in the minor league. Seattle's good problem to have is the forward depth.

That being said I do expect there to be injuries down the road and Hayden will see some NHL time. He is a great depth-piece but not enough for steady spot.

 

[barriers]

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Up 5-1 with under 4 minutes to go in the 2nd.

 

[gstommylee]

106.9 The Eagle | iHeart radio for the team.

 

[The Marquis]

That’s super fun. I’m going to enjoy following this team.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

That’s super fun. I’m going to enjoy following this team.

FYI. If you are interested, you can also buy a video package just for the team.

https://www.ahltv.com/#/

I have bought them in the past and they were pretty good quality.

 

[gstommylee]

And the first win in franchise history... 6-5.

 

[The Marquis]

And the first win in franchise history... 6-5.

They almost kraken’d that big lead. Glad they didn’t. Lots of points.

 

[gstommylee]

They almost kraken’d that big lead. Glad they didn’t. Lots of points.

Its AHL, its kinda expect to see these sort of close games at times.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Jeez. Lind already has 6 points through 2 games. Froden with 4. And the 2nd game still has a period left to go.

 

[The Marquis]

Jeez. Lind already has 6 points through 2 games. Froden with 4. And the 2nd game still has a period left to go.

The future is bright?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

The future is bright?

Not without Wright.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Dude has had a hell of a month. 11 points in 6 games.

 

[The Marquis]

That Froden fellow. Dayum.

Hell of a season so far.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Ricky Olczyk on the PHNX Coyotes podcast talking about the Firebirds, Kraken and the opening of the arena in Coachella Valley on Sunday.

Seattle Kraken AGM Rick Olczyk joins the show to discuss the team’s success and the opening of its new AHL building in Coachella Valley - PHNX Sports

Seattle Kraken AGM Rick Olczyk joins the show to discuss the team’s success and the opening of its new AHL building in Coachella Valley. What’s driving the

www.gophnx.com