The Two-Day Event Invites Fans from Across the American Hockey League to Acrisure Arena on February 2 & 3, 2025
The AHL is Heating Up the Desert! The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, announced today that tickets for the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, are now on sale.
The two-day event will take place at Acrisure Arena and feature the AHL All-Star Skills Competition, presented by Silvercrest, on Sunday, February 2nd and the AHL All-Star Challenge, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, on Monday, February 3rd. Both events begin at 6 p.m. PT.
“We are proud and honored to be selected to host the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic,” said John Page, senior vice president of Oak View Group, Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds. “It is an unbelievable privilege to be chosen in our second season and a true testament to the vision of our ownership to build a world-class venue that will serve the Coachella Valley community for years to come. This would not be possible without the support of the Oak View Group, the Seattle Kraken and our great fans in the Coachella Valley.”
“We are thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic,” said Darrell Mike, chairman of Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. “The Coachella Valley Firebirds have ignited the valley and brought our community together in a very special way, and we can’t wait to celebrate the All-Star Classic in February 2025.”
Tickets for the AHL All-Star Skills Competition, presented by Silvercrest, on February 2nd are available HERE.
Tickets for the AHL All-Star Challenge, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, on Monday, February 3rd are available HERE.
For more information about the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, visit cvfirebirds.com/allstar.
FIVE DIFFERENT GOAL SCORERS LEAD FIREBIRDS TO 5-2 WIN OVER REIGN
Coachella Valley’s Notches First Home Victory of Season
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Ontario Reign on Friday night by the final score 5-2. Five different players found the back of the net to help give the Firebirds their second win of the season. Ales Stezka stopped 28 of 30 Reign shots to collect his first victory of the year. 8,341 were in attendance for the Firebirds’ Dia De Los Muertos Night, presented by Estrella Jalisco.
QUICK NOTES
- For the second straight game, the Firebirds scored three goals in the opening period – Max McCormick netted his first goal of the season just 35 seconds into the game (assists: Ben Meyers and John Hayden). Jacob Melanson collected his second goal in as many games at 12:58 (assists: Eduard Sale and Ty Nelson). Ryan Winterton beat Ontario netminder Pheonix Copley on a shorthanded breakaway to notch his first goal of 2024-25 (assist: Max Lajoie).
- The Firebirds outshot the Reign 19-9 in the first period.
- After Ontario found the back of the net on a Shawn Element goal, Jani Nyman regained Coachella Valley’s three goal lead in the final minute fo the second period with his first of the season (assists: Lleyton Roed and Cale Fleury)
- The Reign responded on a goal from Francisco Pinelli at 8:27 of the third period to make it 4-2.
- Logan Morrison recorded his first of the season as he sealed the win with an empty net goal (assists: Hayden and Gustav Olofsson).
- The Firebirds finished 0-for-5 on the powerplay and 4-for-4 on the penalty kill.
- Coachella Valley outshot Ontario 40-30.
- With the win, the Firebirds move to 2-2-0-0 on the season.
The Firebirds hit the road for six straight games on the road, starting against the San Jose Barracuda this Wednesday at Tech CU Arena. Puck drop is set for 7pm.
Firebirds Return for Military Appreciation Night
The Firebirds return home to face the Ontario Reign on Sunday, November 10th for Military Appreciation Night, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino! Join the Firebirds as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of World War II. Visit Ticketmaster to get your tickets now!
Get a jump on the 2024-25 Firebirds season with individual, full season, half season and 9-game Pick ‘Em Plan ticket packages on sale now! In addition to all Firebirds home games, full season ticket packages include access to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Spotlight 29, along with special events, gifts, membership perks, and more!
Stay up to date on the latest Firebirds’ news and info by visiting CVFirebirds.com and by following the team on social media @Firebirds.
