PALM DESERT, Calif. – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Henderson Silver Knights, 5-1, at Acrisure Arena on Oct. 30, 2026. The Sporting Tribune’s Ruben Ibarra II was there to capture the following TST Images.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Kaden Hammell (47) takes the ice during player introductions before an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Carson Rehkopf (16) takes a faceoff against the Henderson Silver Knights during the first period of an AHL hockey game at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Ty Nelson (24) follows through on a shot during the first period of an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Jagger Firkus (57) celebrates his goal with teammates as fans cheer during the first period of an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Ian McKinnon (21) celebrates his goal during the first period of an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds players celebrate a goal as fans cheer behind the glass during an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth (43), left, and forward Carson Rehkopf (16), right, celebrate with forward Ian McKinnon (21) after McKinnon’s goal during the first period of an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Gustav Olofsson (23) reaches with his stick between Henderson Silver Knights players during an AHL hockey game at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Logan Morrison (96) skates during an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Nathan Villeneuve (90) exchanges shoves with Henderson Silver Knights player Joe Fleming (50) during the second period of an AHL hockey game at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Kaden Hammell (47) follows through on a shot during an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Gustav Olofsson (23) reaches for the puck while being pressured by a Henderson Silver Knights player during an AHL hockey game at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Ian McKinnon (21) controls the puck near the boards during an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Mitchell Stephens (67) raises his arms in celebration during the second period of an AHL hockey game against the Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth (43) skates in front of the Henderson Silver Knights’ bench during the third period of an AHL hockey game at Acrisure Arena, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif.