Coachella Firebirds: News and Discussion

[AarG]

We also signed Ottavainen, Kokko and Goyette (not AHL eligible for next year though) to their ELCs.

I'd say GM Francis has done a good job drafting and signing free agents.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Firebirds lit up the AHL's top goalie in game 1.

 

[Scomerica]

How are the prospects doing in the recent games, especially Wright?

 

[DeadGhost]

Can Kartye make it back in time for the 3rd period?

 

[The Marquis]

They could send Beniers too! Hahaha.

 

[The Marquis]

Triple OT win for the birds last night. Up 2-1, but then again, so were the Kraken.

Evans, McCormick and Olofsson with the goals. Lind got an assist to, I believe, hold onto his playoff points lead. Melanson played.

 

[Scomerica]

I see they sent Kartye back down to help along with Dreidger. I didn't realize Dreidger wasn't there.

 

[Scomerica]

Firebirds win in OT to advance to the next round

 

[Fuhrious]

Poturalski with the winner. Love to see it!

 

[Bear of Bad News]

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Why did we have three home games to Calgary's two, by the by?

 

[The Marquis]

Why did we have three home games to Calgary's two, by the by?

Because yay!

 

[Scomerica]

Is there two more rounds left? How does the Pacific stack up to the rest (hoping we beat a heavyweight already). Wish I had the bandwidth to watch them more but between having a family, Seattle sports teams, and Celtic I'm already maxed out

 

[Kevinsane]

Having a successful AHL team is a phenomenal achievement.

 

[The Marquis]

Having a successful AHL team is a phenomenal achievement.

I think the front office really doubled down on the AHL team. They spent the money to get the guys needed to be successful, and the Kraken prospects are great complimentary pieces. I think several of those players are playing in the NHL for a weaker team. They could probably all make the yotes.

 

[sigma six]

I'm imagining all the main board comments now... "division champs in their first year?? THAT'S NOT FAIR!"

Meanwhile, grats to the Firebirds!

 

[fivehole32]

Why did we have three home games to Calgary's two, by the by?

In the first two 5 game rounds the higher seed has the honor of choosing whether they want the first two at home or not. I think Calgary's mindset, based on how well they did against the Birds toward the end of the season, was "we'll win two at home and win one of the last three on the road."

Problem for them was losing that first one 6-3!

 

[fivehole32]

Last nights game was electric. My only beef with the team is the let up after scoring a goal. These last few games they have been giving up goals within a minute of scoring. They need to clean that up going forward.

Great thing about this success is guys like Kartye, Froden, and Daccord getting good experience to propel themselves to regulars on the Kraken next year and into the future. Its highly unlikely well be watching them live in the Desert next year.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Admirals were my favorite AHL squad for the last two decades or so. Hopefully this series goes the same way that the matchup between my former favorite NHL team and my current favorite NHL team went earlier this spring.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Firebirds win 5-3 against Milwaukee and take a 2-0 series lead.


Dan Bylsma on Tye Kartye

 

[The Marquis]

Nice to see the kid get so many deserved accolades. Hell, he managed to get a .5ppg in his first appearance in the NHL playoffs without a single NHL game previously. Showed clearly he was the right call.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Firebirds are up 3-2. Winner takes on Hershey for the Calder Cup.

 

[GrungeHockey]

It's pretty darn impressive that the Firebirds would be this good this soon. Bylsma's doing a good job.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

It's pretty darn impressive that the Firebirds would be this good this soon. Bylsma's doing a good job.

Going to be hard to keep,Wright,Kartye and Lind in Seattle next year as the 12th,13th and 14th forward!Lind will need to clear waivers

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Pulling for the FireBirds against the Hershey Bears the oldest Franchise in AHL history and Coachella Valley the youngest one