ECHL All-Star Forward Re-Signs with Coachella Valley
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have announced that forward Max Andreev has been re-signed for the 2024-25 season.
Andreev returns to the Firebirds’ organization after a breakout rookie season with the Kansas City Mavericks in the ECHL. The Moscow, Russia native logged 73 points (19 goals, 54 assists) in 63 games with the Mavericks and helped Kansas City to a Western Conference Championship. In the postseason, Andreev added six goals and nine assists in 15 games. The 25-year-old was named to the ECHL’s All-Star team, All-Rookie Team, and was the co-winner of the ECHL’s Performer of the Year award for best +/- rating (+34). The 6-foot, 183-pounder appeared in five games with the Firebirds last season.
Prior to his professional career, Andreev skated in 99 games at the NCAA Division-I level with Colgate University. Andreev notched 75 points (22 goals, 53 assists) and helped his team to an ECAC Regular Season Championship in 2020.
Get a jump on the 2024-25 Firebirds season with full and half season tickets on sale now! In addition to all Firebirds home games, season ticket members will have access to the 2025 AHL All Star Classic presented by Spotlight 29, along with special events, gifts, and more! Click HERE to learn more about securing your seat for next season!
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About the Coachella Valley Firebirds
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are the AHL’s 32nd Franchise and the affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. The Firebirds are the league’s back-to-back Western Conference Champions and play their home games at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA. Visit www.cvfirebirds.com for the latest news and information.
About Acrisure Arena
America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Opened December 2022, the Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for hockey and with optimal acoustics for concerts, the new arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue. In addition, the facility serves as the new home of the American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
The Acrisure Arena is a $300+ million project that is being 100% privately funded through outstanding partners Oak View Group, Seattle Kraken, and Live Nation. Learn more at AcrisureArena.com and follow Acrisure Arena on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
