The Coachella Valley Firebirds played the Bakersfield Condors in what was to be a closely-fought encounter on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. The game went all the way to a shootout where Coachella Valley was the stronger team. The final score was 3-2.

Coachella Valley’s

Eduard Sale

scored the game-winning goal.

The Valley Firebirds started off strong and took the lead early in the game with

John Hayden

scoring within the first minute.

The Valley Firebirds made it 2-0 with a goal from

Jani Nyman

in the first period.

James Hamblin

scored late in the second period.

Isaac Howard tied it up 2-2 with a goal early in the third period.

The Valley Firebirds won the game 3-2 in the shootout. Eduard Sale provided the decisive penalty shot.

Next games:

On Wednesday, March 04, 2026, the Valley Firebirds will take on the Henderson Silver Knights, with the Condors matching up against Ontario on Sunday, March 01, 2026.

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Scoring:

AHL

6th February 2026

Bakersfield Condors at Coachella Valley Firebirds

3-2

1st period:

Coachella Valley Firebirds, 0–1 (0:21) John Hayden

Coachella Valley Firebirds, 0–2 (6:10) Jani Nyman

2nd period:

1–2 (34:29) James Hamblin

3rd period:

2–2 (44:18) Isaac Howard

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