Eagles Take Command
The opening game of the Pacific Division finals saw the Colorado Eagles dominate the Coachella Valley Firebirds, posting a 3-0 victory that left the Firebirds searching for answers.
Between the pipes, Colorado’s netminder Trent Miner turned in a stellar performance, securing his third shutout of the postseason and frustrating the Firebirds’ offensive attempts.
Despite outshooting the Eagles 20-29, the Firebirds could not find the back of the net, with goaltender Nikke Kokko making 29 saves to keep the score low.
The series now shifts back to Coachella Valley for Game 2 on Friday, where the Firebirds will look to rebound and avoid a 0-2 hole.