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Seattle Kraken have re‑signed forwards Lleyton Roed and J.R. Avon to two‑way contracts for the 2026‑27 season, while assistant coach Stu Bickel departs the Coachella Valley Firebirds to lead the Iowa Wild. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers’ trade of Mackie Samoskevich creates a chain reaction across the league.
The Coachella Valley Firebirds are poised for a reshaped roster as they blend promising rookies with veteran departures, setting the stage for the upcoming AHL season
The Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliates have delivered dramatic playoff performances, highlighted by the Firebirds’ youthful surge and the Mavericks’ early dominance, setting the stage for new collaborations.
The Seattle Kraken are poised to make a notable selection at the top of the upcoming NHL Draft, eyeing University of North Dakota defenseman Keaton Verhoeff as a potential cornerstone for their blue line. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are locked in a tightly contested series against the Colorado Eagles, with J.R. Avon delivering a pivotal performance. The Kraken's ECHL affiliate, the Kansas City Mavericks, have completed a four‑game sweep of the Mountain Division Finals, extending their perfect postseason record.
The Firebirds erupted in the third period, delivering a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Eagles, with J.R. Avon and Oscar Fisker-Mølgaard leading the offense and goalie Nikke Kokko turning in 33 saves.
Coachella Valley posted a 4-0 victory over Colorado in Game 2 of the Pacific Division finals, with J.R. Avon delivering two goals and goaltender Nikke Kokko securing his second playoff shutout.
The Pacific Division finals begin tonight in Palm Desert, Calif., as the Coachella Valley Firebirds host the Colorado Eagles in Game 1, spotlighting Oscar Fisker Mølgaard’s scoring surge and Trent Miner’s stellar goaltending.
Unexpected upsets in the American Hockey League playoffs see historic runs by Springfield Thunderbirds, Cleveland Monsters, Toronto Marlies and Coachella Valley Firebirds, reshaping the conference finals landscape.