PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are moving on to the Pacific Division semifinals after eliminating the Bakersfield Condors from the playoffs. The Firebirds won the first round best-of-three series 2-1, sealing the deal with a 6-2 win in Game 3 on Sunday.
The first period was a battle between the Firebirds and Condors. Tensions were high on the ice and in the crowd as each team tried to put the first points on the board. The first period remained scoreless, but the Firebirds took control in the second, netting four goals.
J.R. Avon was the first on the board at 1:56 for 1-0, and Jagger Firkus quickly followed at 8:36 for 2-0. Head coach Derek Laxdal said the first goals of the game boosted the energy of the Firebirds team, and it was evident increased the crowd excitement at the same time…