The official podcast of the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
For the first time in franchise history, the 'Birds' season ends in May. Join in for reflections, observations and laughs via a dozen players exit interviews, and a media visit with head coach Derek Laxdal.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Game on: With the 'Birds and Canucks tied at a game apiece in the Division Semis and the series moving North of the Border, join in for a full Media Roundtable, featuring: Tim O'Brien (NBC-Palm Springs' lead sports anchor/Acrisure in-arena host/Firebirds' rinkside reporter); Shad Powers (columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper); Patrick Williams (features writer at AHL.com, FloHockey, NHL.com); ; and Andrew L. John (reporter for The Desert Sun).Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The 'Birds (again) earn a postseason advance past Calgary, and now move on to face the Abbotsford Canucks in the Division Semifinal. Joining in to discuss the playoff push is CV winger/PK specialist, Brandon Biro.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The postseason is here! As the Firebirds ready for an opening-round, best-of-three duel with the division rival Calgary Wranglers, join in for this Media Roundtable, featuring: Shad Powers of The Desert Sun; NBC-Palm Springs lead sports anchor/'Birds' in-arena host & rinkside reporter, Tim O'Brien; and Matt Rose, Wranglers' color analyst and co-host of "The Big Show with Rusic and Rose" on Sportsnet 960-The Fan.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the 'Birds winding-down the regular season and heading back to the playoffs, join in for this visit with electric CV rookie forward, Nathan Villeneuve.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the 'Birds jockeying for playoff position amid a mere eight games to play, tune in for this Deep-season Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Desert Sun columnist, Shad Powers.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
As the 'Birds seek a late-season push amid a taut Pacific, join in for this chat with CV forward and Stanley Cup champion, Mitchell Stephens. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
As the season heats-up, so do the 'Birds. With just 16 games to play and CV leading the Pac, jump on the blue line for this visit with standout rookie defenseman, Ty Nelson.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the 'Birds on a heater and skating toward the top spot in the Pac, jump on the bench for this special visit with CV head coach, Derek Laxdal.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Listen in a flash: Firebirds' speedster rook Lleyton Roed joins the show as CV rides a four-game heater and heads into the season's homestretch.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the AHL All-Star Classic heading our way on Feb. 2-3, join in for a seasonal report and All-Star prep, compliments of Patrick Williams, features writer for AHL.com.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The 'Birds' mid-season has arrived (well, almost), so tune-in for peanut gallery genius as the host is joined by Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Pads, tape, skates, bags, sticks and much more -- this guest has the 'Birds covered. Join in for a visit with Shawn Thorns, Head Equipment Manager for the Firebirds. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Left up/chin down in this visit with Firebirds' forward/enforcer, Ian McKinnon.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the soaring 'Birds riding a five-game win streak, lace-up this visit with veteran blueliner, Max Lajoie.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
"Red"-hot rookie Jagger Firkus joins the program to discuss his pro debut, coming from a small town and life as a ginger.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The puck stops here. As the 'Birds fly further into their third season, go post-to-post in this visit with CV netminder Ales Stezka. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
On the precipice of 'Birds' season No. 3, join in for this roster review with Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey & Business Operations. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
For the second time in as many years, the Firebirds do the Valley proud with a run to the Calder Cup Finals. Lace-up this season-finale episode, which includes an epilogue media interview with Dan Bylsma, and a Roundtable review of what was and what will be for the 'Birds.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The finish line is within sight . . . With the Firebirds holding a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals rematch against Hershey, join in this Media Roundtable discussion featuring the host and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs, Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Patrick Williams, features writer for AHL.comQuestions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Hatch the Rematch: As the 'Birds and Bears ready for the first Calder Cup Finals redux since 1991, get prepped for the series with Firebirds' defenseman, Connor Carrick.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Winners of EIGHT consecutive playoff games, the 'Birds hold a 2-0 series lead in the West Finals, and hit the road for Milwaukee. Here to discuss with the host is Ads' play-by-play voice, Aaron Sims, Blake Arthur of KESQ and Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Headlines abound: A day before the 'Birds endeavor a Western Conference Finals rematch vs. Milwaukee, CV frontman Dan Bylsma is named the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Join in for a discussion of both fronts with Firebirds' forward John Hayden, and stay tuned for Big Day media presser clips with members of both team and staff.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.Bring out the broom: With a 3-0 series sweep of Ontario, the Firebirds advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in as many seasons. Join in the roundtable series recap, featuring the host with NBC's Tim O'Brien, Andrew John of The Desert Sun and Jared Shafran, Senior Manager of Communications & Content for the Ontario Reign.
Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.Fresh off a playoff win in the Division Semis, the Firebirds ascend to the Pacific Division Finals in a SoCal Showdown vs. the Ontario Reign. 'Birds' veteran center Devin Shore joins the program to discuss what was, what is and what will (hopefully) be.
Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.With the 'Birds now full flight in the Calder Cup Playoffs, suit-up for a CV vs. Calgary Media Roundtable, featuring the host with Blake Arthur, Shad Powers and Matt Rose.
With the regular season in the books and the playoffs afoot, join in for this visit with two-time AHL scoring champ and two-time Calder Cup winner, 'Birds' center, Andrew Poturalski.
With the first-place Firebirds winding-down the regular season, get between the audio pipes via this visit with Hockey Hall of Famer and 'Birds' radio & TV analyst, Grant Fuhr.
Wings up: As the 'Birds ready for a torrid finish to the regular season -- 15 games in 32 days -- lace-up this visit with Rookie of the Year candidate, CV center Logan Morrison.
CV's points leader Kole Lind joins in to chat about the 'Birds' hot streak, his fresh penchant for assists and how his life story parallels that of "Youngblood."
First-ever Euro guest! With the 'Birds leading the Pac and riding a 10-game point streak, join in for this visit with "Mr. FinLength," 6-foot-5 CV rookie defenseman, Ville Ottavainen.
As the 'Birds return to the rink from the All Star Break, ready the mic & pen for this Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Andrew L. John of The Desert Sun.
He eats steak, comes from a small town and loves to play physical -- sounds like a 2024 member of the Firebirds, right? Join in for this visit with 'Birds' standout rookie, Jacob Melanson.
As the 'Birds turn the calendar to 2024, get between the pipes via this visit with CV goaltending coach, Colin Zulianello.
Close out the calendar year via this visit with the league's ultimate insider, Patrick Williams of AHL.com.
Lace up the audio for a fascinating chat with Firebirds' defenseman and podcast host, Connor Carrick.
The mic behind the ice: Tune in for this visit with Evan Pivnick, Firebirds' play-by-play voice and CV's Director of Broadcast & Communications.
After a funky start to the season, the Firebirds have found a groove with three consecutive wins. The fuel behind the fire? This episode's guest, Shane Wright.
With the 'Birds second season now underway, lace-up this chat with a fresh face to the flock, NHL veteran forward Devin Shore.
With the puck soon to drop on the 'Birds' sequel season, join in for this visit with Troy Bodie, VP of Hockey Operations for CV.
The Firebirds' improbable debut season has come to a close. Join in for the season's final flight of "Fire & Ice" to hear the closing thoughts of five players -- Andrew Poturalski, Max McCormick, Tye Karte, Kole Lind and Ryker Evans -- in media presser exit interviews.
With the Firebirds leading the Calder Cup Finals 2-1 over the Hershey Bears, join in for a special mid-series media roundtable episode featuring Patrick Williams (AHL.com), Shad Powers (The Desert Sun) and Blake Arthur (KESQ).
The Firebirds' storybook debut season seeks a final chapter as CV heads to the Calder Cup Championship Finals vs. the Hershey Bears. Join in for series prep, and a visit with Firebirds' standdout center, Andrew Poturalski.
Electric. Improbable. Enthralling. Magical. Onward the Firebirds fly into the Western Conference Finals. Join in for a CV vs. Milwaukee Admirals series preview , and a visit with CV defenseman, Eddie Wittchow.
Get ready for the inevitable: The Firebirds ready for the Pacific Division Finals vs. the rival Calgary Wranglers. Get Calder Cup Playoff prepped, and go pucks deep via a visit with CV winger Cameron Hughes.
The Firebirds advanced to Round 2 of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Get in the crease for some postseason audio action with CV standout netminder, Joey Daccord.
Lace-up for the Firebirds' massive showdown with Calgary and the team's upcoming playoff run in this visit with CV defenseman Brogan Rafferty.
As the Firebirds make their run to the Calder Cup playoffs, join in for this chat with CV assistant coach, Jessica Campbell.
As the Firebirds return to the ice following the All-Star break, join in for this visit with CV's starting defenseman Jimmy Schuldt.
Turn the Firebirds' calendar to 2023 via this visit with Patrick Williams, beat writer for the American Hockey League.
As the unveiling of Acrisure Arena nears, get ready for the arena's debut in this visit with Troy Bodie, director of hockey and business operations for the Coachella Valley Firebirds.Fire & Ice: The official podcast of the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
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