Firebirds give big crowd something to cheer about with overtime win

Acrisure Arena's new food options for the upcoming 2025-2026 season Acrisure Arena executive chef Juan Hurtado talks about some of the new food items at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on September 16, 2025. One of the largest and most boisterous crowds of the year Friday night saw one of the most spirited performances from the Coachella Valley Firebirds in what could be a key victory as the team heads toward the playoffs. Gustav Olofsson's spinning goal 2:34 into overtime lifted the Firebirds to a 3-2 win over the Ontario Reign, the first place team in the Pacific Division of the AHL. The Firebirds remain in fifth place in the division even with the win, but the victory over a tough...