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Firebirds win best-of-three series over Bakersfield following 6-2 game three win on Sunday

The Coachella Valley Firebirds will face the Ontario Reign in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs following their series win over Bakersfield.

Our Tim O'Brien has the full recap from Acrisure Arena.

Second Round Schedule:

Game 1 – Wednesday, April 29 at Ontario (Toyota Arena) – 7:00 p.m.

Game 2 – Friday, May 1 – Coachella Valley at Ontario (Toyota Arena) – 7:00 p.m.

Game 3 – Tuesday, May 5 – Ontario at Coachella Valley (Acrisure Arena) – 7:00 p.m.

*Game 4 – Thursday, May 7 – Ontario at Coachella Valley (Acrisure Arena) – 7:00 p.m.

*Game 5 – Saturday, May 9 – Coachella Valley at Ontario (Toyota Arena) – 6:00 p.m.

*If necessary

By: NBC Palm Springs

April 26, 2026

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Firebirds win best-of-three series over Bakersfield following 6-2 game three win on Sunday