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Firebirds Seek Revenge Against Henderson Silver Knights at Acrisure Arena
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back home tonight at Acrisure Arena, taking on the Henderson Silver Knights in a highly anticipated matchup. The game offers a chance at revenge after the Firebirds fell 6-3 in Henderson last week.
With the Pacific Division standings extremely tight, tonight’s outcome could significantly impact the Firebirds’ position. A win could move them from fifth place up to second, while a loss could drop them as far as eighth. Every point matters as the team continues its young but competitive season.
Tonight also marks Henderson’s first visit to Acrisure Arena this season and the start of a seven-game home stretch for the Firebird, an ideal opportunity to build momentum. Puck drop is set for 6:30 p.m., with pregame coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Hockey Night Coachella Valley.
Adding to the excitement, Firebirds forward Oscar Fisker Molgaard was recently named to Team Denmark’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. At just 20 years old, the Danish standout called the honor a dream come true as he prepares to represent his country on the world’s biggest stage.
The Firebirds and their Olympian take center ice tonight, with postgame reaction coming up later on NBC Palm Springs.
By: NBC Palm Springs
January 7, 2026


