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Coachella Valley Firebirds 2026-27 schedule released

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The American Hockey League released the Coachella Valley Firebirds schedule for the 2026-27 season which will be the team's fifth year in franchise history. The schedule is similar to the first four years in that there will be 72 games with 36 at home and almost all of the games will be played against the other nine Pacific Division teams. The season starts a week earlier than usual on Oct. 2 and ends on April 10. Click here to view the full schedule on the team website.
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Mitchell Stephens returning to Firebirds as AHL free agency rolls on Original

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By Shad Powers Verified
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Updated July 8, 2026, 1:06 p.m. ET Firebirds fans can rely on a familiar face being back in the lineup this fall as the Coachella Valley Firebirds have re-signed Mitchell Stephens to a two-year AHL contract, keeping him in the desert through the 2027-28 season. Stephens, 29, played in 57 games for the Firebirds last season scoring nine goals to go with 11 assists.
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Mitchell Stephens returning to Firebirds as AHL free agency rolls on

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By Shad Powers Verified
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Firebirds fans can rely on a familiar face being back in the lineup this fall as the Coachella Valley Firebirds have re-signed Mitchell Stephens to a two-year AHL contract, keeping him in the desert through the 2027-28 season. Stephens, 29, played in 57 games for the Firebirds last season scoring nine goals to go with 11 assists.
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