Announcers: Evan Pivnick, Grant Fuhr
Game Location: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is an American Hockey League game, between San José Barracuda (San José Sharks AHL Affiliate) and Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken Affiliate). Barracuda (16-22-8-0, 40 points) is coming off a victory over the San Diego Gulls. They open the 2nd Half at 2-1. A win against The Firebirds will continue a good start to the 2nd Half for San José. For the Firebirds (27-12-4-2, 60 points), they are coming off to a 4-0 shutout of Henderson. A win will get them off to a good start on their 3-game homestand. Barracuda is led by Danil Gushchin in scoring. As for the Firebirds, they are led by Max McCormick in goals and Kole Lind in assists and points. It is the San José Barracuda and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, coming up shortly. Previous Starting Lineups: San José Barracuda: Forwards-Bordeleau, Peterson, Rau Defense-Knyzhov, Frisch Goalkeeper-Georgi Romanov Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards-Hughes, Wright, Shore Defense-Fleury, Carrick Goalkeeper-Chris Driedger
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Announcers: Evan Pivnick, Grant Fuhr, Matt Tennyson
Game Location: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is an AHL Pacific Division showdown, between the Calgary Wranglers (Calgary Flames AHL Affiliate) and the Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken Affiliate). Wranglers (23-13-3-0, 49 points) got a victory over the San Jose Barracuda, which snapped Calgary's 4-game losing streak. Now they are in 3rd Place in the Pacific Division and face the division leaders Coachella Valley (24-12-4-1, 53 points) for a 2-game midweek series, beginning Tonight. For the Firebirds, they've won 4 out of their last 5 games. And are on top of the Pacific Division. They get a chance to extend the lead, if they can win these two games against Calgary and their Saturday showdown against Tucson, before the All-Star Break. It is the Calgary Wranglers and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, coming up shortly. Previous Starting Lineups: Calgary Wranglers: Forwards-Bishop, Stromgren, Pettersen, Defense-Solovyov, Aspirot Goalkeeper-Dustin Wolf Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards-Henman, Winterton, Wright Defense-Olofsson, Ottavainen Goalkeeper-Ales Stezka Announcers: Evan Pivnick, Grant Fuhr
Game Location: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is an American Hockey League game, between the Abbotsford Cancuks (Vancouver Canucks AHL Affiliate) and the Cleveland Monsters (Seattle Kraken Affiliate). These two teams will be playing 2 games in Palm Desert. Canucks (17-9-2-1, 37 points) are coming off a shootout loss against the Condors in Bakersfield, This Past Wednesday. They are hoping to get a sweep, to end their California stretch on a high note. For the Firebirds (17-10-2-0, 36 points), they started off the New Year in Calgary, where they took both games against the Wranglers. They are hoping to extend their winning streak against the Western Canadian Teams. It is the Abbotsford Canucks and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, coming up shortly. Previous Starting Lineups: Abbotsford Canucks: Forwards-Bains, Sasson, Nielsen Defense-McWard, Cicek Goalkeeper-Arturs Silovs Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards-Hughes, Winterton, Wright Defense-Fleury, Evans Goalkeeper-Cale Morris Live-Blogging: AHL Hockey-Coachella Valley Firebirds at Henderson Silver Knights 11/15/202311/15/2023 Announcer: Brian McCormick
Game Location: Dollar Loan Center, Henderson, NV Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is an American Hockey League game, between the Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken AHL Affiliate) and the Henderson Silver Knights (Vegas Golden Knights Affiliate). Firebirds (6-4-0-0, 12 points) are coming off a Calder Cup Final run. But this year they are going to be without Joey Daccord. They are turning to Chris Driedger to mind Coachella Valley’s Net. As for the Silver Knights (8-4-0-0, 16 points), they are hoping to get some winning success like their Stanley Cup Champion Parent Franchise. It is the Coachella Valley Firebirds and the Henderson Silver Knights, coming up shortly. Possible Starting Lineups: Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards-Petman, Studenic, Melanson Defense: Olofsson, Fleury Goalkeeper: Chris Driedger Henderson Silver Knights: Forwards-Cracknell, Rempal, D’Amato Defense-Sedoff, Bischoff Goalkeeper-Jiri Patera Announcers: Evan Pivnick, Grant Fuhr
Game 6 Location: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is Game 6 of the 2023 Calder Cup Finals, between Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals AHL Affiliate) and the Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken Affiliate). The home teams has won every game in this series. Firebirds dominated the first two games. While the Bears have won games 3-5 all by one goal in Hershey. So now the series returns to Palm Desert, where the Firebirds hope to defend their home ice. If Coachella Valley does not defend the Acrisure Arena, then the Chocolate & White will win their 12th Calder Cup Championship. For the Bears to win their 12th Calder Cup, they net more championship winning goaltending from Hunter Shepard. He had it in Games 3-5 but was overwhelmed in Games 1-2. The question for Hershey will be which Hunter Shepard will show up in Game 6. Firebirds are asking that from Joey Daccord. But they are more worried about their inconsistency in goal scoring. In Games 1-2 they scored a combined 9 goals. In Games 3-5, they only scored a combined 6 goals. So, which Firebirds Skaters will show up in Game 6? And will Joey Daccord return to his dominance in Games 1-2? It is Game 6 of the 2023 Calder Cup Finals, between the Hershey Bears and Coachella Valley Firebirds. Game 6 will begin shortly. Possible Starting Lineups: Hershey Bears: Forwards: Vecchione, Borgstrom, Frank Defense: Ness, Day Goalkeeper: Hunter Shepard Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards: Hayden, Hughes, Petman Defense: Wittchow, Schuldt Goalkeeper: Joey Daccord Announcers: Zach Fisch, Mitch Lamoureux, Dave Fenyes
Game 3 Location: Giant Center, Hershey, PA Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is Game 3 of the 2023 Calder Cup Finals, between the Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken) and the Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals Affiliate) Firebirds are two wins away from winning the Calder Cup. They would like to continue their dominance of the Bears, by winning Game 3. Coachella Valley is hoping for another outstanding performance by their Net-minder Joey Daccord. For the Bears, they have to figure out how to get the puck passed Joey Daccord and stay out of the penalty box. Coachella Valley has scored 3 PPG off 11 Bears penalties. McIlrath committed 5 penalties in Game 2 for a total of 18 penalty minutes. A must win game for Hershey Bears. A game that could inch the Firebirds closer to the Calder Cup. Who will come up on top? It is the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Hershey Bears, in Game 3 of the 2023 Calder Cup Finals. Game 3 begins shortly. Possible Starting Lineups: Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards: Kartye, Hayden, Petman Defense: Tennyson, Olofsson Goalkeeper: Joey Daccord Hershey Bears: Forwards: Morelli, Malenstyn, Sutter Defense: Carlsson, McIlrath Goalkeeper: Matthew Shepard Announcers: Evan Pivnick, Grant Fuhr
Game Location: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is Game 1 of the 2023 Calder Cup Finals, between Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals AHL Affiliate) & the Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken Affiliate). Bears won the Eastern Conference, by defeating Charlotte Checkers in 4 games, sweeping Hartford Wolf Pack, and defeating Rochester Americans in 6 games. They are looking for their 12th Calder Cup. For that to happen, they need outstanding goalkeeping by Hunter Shepard. For the Firebirds, they defeated the Roadrunners, Eagles, and Wranglers to the limit. And they won the Western Conference in 6 games against the Milwaukee Admirals. They also need good goalkeeping from Joey Daccord, if they want their inaugural season a Calder Cup Championship Season. Aliaksei Protas & Mason Morelli are the Bears leading scorers. While Hershey is led by Protas in points. And Joe Snively is the Bears’ leader in assists. As for Coachella Valley, they are led by Max McCormick in goals scored. And Kole Lind is the Firebirds’ leader in points. It is the Hershey Bears and Coachella Valley Firebirds. In Game 1 of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Game 1 will begin shortly. Possible Starting Lineups: Hershey Bears: Forwards: Gersich, Malenstyn, Sutter Defense: Ness, Day Goalkeeper: Hunter Shepard Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards: Kartye, Hayden, Petman Defense: Tennyson, Olofsson Goalkeeper: Joey Daccord Announcers: Sandra Prusina,
Game Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB, Canada Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is Game 1 of the Pacific Division Finals, in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs, between Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken AHL Affiliate) and Calgary Wranglers (Calgary Flames Affiliate). These teams are two of the best in the Pacific Division. They showed it during the regular season and they showed it in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Now they will play in a best-of-five series, to see who will be the Pacific Division Champions. Firebirds have went the distance in both their series victories over Tucson Roadrunners and Colorado Eagles. While the Wranglers defeated Abbotsford Canucks in four games. This is going to have a battle of premiere goaltenders. Firebirds will have Joey Daccord, while the Wranglers will have Dustin Wolf. It is the Coachella Valley Firebirds taking on the Calgary Wranglers. In Game 1 of the Pacific Division Finals, in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Game 1 will begin shortly. Starting Lineups: Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards: Henman, Hughes, McKenna Defense: Wittchow, Schuldt Goalkeeper: Joey Daccord Calgary Wranglers: Forwards: Sutter, Rooney, Bishop Defense: DeSimone, Solovyov Goalkeeper: Dustin Wolf Announcers: Kevin McGlue
Game Location: Budweiser Events Center, Loveland, CO Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is Game 1 of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs-Pacific Division Semifinals, between the #2-Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken AHL Affiliate) & #3-Colorado Eagles (Colorado Avalanche Affiliate). Firebirds overcame a 3-game series against Tucson Roadrunners. They scored 4 goals in the first 7 minutes of Game 3. Now they face the Colorado Eagles team, who has a decent goalie in Justus Annunen. For the Eagles, they were able to sweep the Ontario Reign. And now they plan on knocking Coachella Valley in hopes of a goalie showdown in the Division Finals against Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Wranglers (Wranglers start their series against Abbotsford Canucks, Tonight). The Firebirds are led by Kole Lind in scoring. While the Eagles leading scorers are Cedric Pare in goals and Sam Malinski leads the Avalanche AHL Affiliate in points. It is the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Calgary Wranglers, In Game 1 of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs-Pacific Division Semifinals. Game 1 begins shortly. Possible Starting Lineups: Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards: True, McCormick, Lind Defense: Evans Schuldt Goalkeeper: Joey Daccord Colorado Eagles: Forwards: Olausson, Maltsev, Burke Defense: Jacobs, Middleton Goalkeeper: Justus Annunen Announcers: Evan Pivnick, Grant Fuhr
Game Location: Acrisure Arena-Palm Desert, CA Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Ice Hockey’. Tonight, it is an American Hockey League game, between the Calgary Wranglers (Calgary Flames AHL Affiliate) & Coachella Valley Firebirds (Seattle Kraken Affiliate). This game is for the Pacific Division lead. Wranglers come in with a record of 36-14-3-0 with 75 points. While the Firebirds come in with a record of 34-9-4-2, 74 points. One point separates these two teams. However, the Firebirds have 4 games on hand. The Pacific Division lead is important because the Champion of that division will get a first-round bye in the Calder Cup Playoffs. These two teams are playing in different directions. Calgary has dropped their last 3 games. While the Firebirds have won three straight games. Calgary is led by Matthew Phillips in scoring. While the Firebirds leading scorer is Max McCormick. The Wranglers have a goal differential of +54. They converted 22.49% of their penalties. And they kill 84.98% of their penalties. As for the Firebirds, they have a goal differential of +48. They convert 19.8% of their power plays. And they kill 80.93% of their penalties. It is a game between the Calgary Wranglers and Coachella Valley Firebirds. The winner gets first place in the Pacific Division. The game will begin shortly. Previous Starting Lineups: Calgary Wranglers: Forwards: McLain, Bishop, Zary Defense: Solovyov, DeSimone Goalkeeper: Dustin Wolf Coachella Valley Firebirds: Forwards: True, Lind, McCormick Defense: Evans, Schuldt Goalkeeper: Chris Driedger |
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