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A Coachella Valley Firebirds podcast.
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The Man is Back: With the 'Birds at the All-Star break, join in for a special episode featuring a visit with CV's inaugural head coach, Dan Bylsma. From his time in the desert to his season with Seattle, Bylsma recalls his recent hockey journey (and, for good measure, shares both his Olympic experience from 2014 and 2026 Olympic insights). Lace-up a conversation you won't soon forget, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get...
He'll make you think, he'll make you appreciate and, yes, he'll make you laugh. With CV riding a seven-game point streak, lace up this compelling visit with Firebirds' netminder Jack "The Laffer" LaFontaine, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
As the season nears the midway point and the 'Birds find some flutter, pull back the front office curtain via this visit with Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Operations, and stay tuned in for a "Desert Shootout" segment Q&A with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
As the 'Birds turn the calendar to 2026, whiteboard this visit with CV assistant coach Brennan Sonne, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout segment" with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With a third of the season (nearly) in the books, join in for this collection of (fairly) learned hockey media minds, as the host rountables with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers and Andrew John, and Blake Arthur of KESQ. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
What a find: Firebirds' forward J.R. Avon joins in to chat about the trade that brought him to the desert, his stellar start with the 'Birds and lessons learned from his stepfather, NHL legend Steve Larmer. Lace-up this fresh, pre-Thanksgiving episode and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A segment with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
A 'Birds' game hasn't truly started until Jacob Melanson has a cut on his face. Join in for a visit with the popular CV forward, and stay tuned for a Desert Shootout Q&A with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The season is underway, and the young 'Birds are finding their footing. Lace-up this visit with rookie defenseman Tyson Jugnauth, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The boys are back! Lace-up for the debut episode of Season 4, as the host is joined by Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Ops, and Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
For the first time in franchise history, the 'Birds' season ends in May. Join in for reflections, observations and laughs via a dozen players exit interviews, and a media visit with head coach Derek Laxdal. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Game on: With the 'Birds and Canucks tied at a game apiece in the Division Semis and the series moving North of the Border, join in for a full Media Roundtable, featuring: Tim O'Brien (NBC-Palm Springs' lead sports anchor/Acrisure in-arena host/Firebirds' rinkside reporter); Shad Powers (columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper); Patrick Williams (features writer at AHL.com, FloHockey, NHL.com); ; and Andrew L. John (reporter for The Desert Sun). Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in ...
The 'Birds (again) earn a postseason advance past Calgary, and now move on to face the Abbotsford Canucks in the Division Semifinal. Joining in to discuss the playoff push is CV winger/PK specialist, Brandon Biro. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
The postseason is here! As the Firebirds ready for an opening-round, best-of-three duel with the division rival Calgary Wranglers, join in for this Media Roundtable, featuring: Shad Powers of The Desert Sun; NBC-Palm Springs lead sports anchor/'Birds' in-arena host & rinkside reporter, Tim O'Brien; and Matt Rose, Wranglers' color analyst and co-host of "The Big Show with Rusic and Rose" on Sportsnet 960-The Fan. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this ...
With the 'Birds winding-down the regular season and heading back to the playoffs, join in for this visit with electric CV rookie forward, Nathan Villeneuve. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the 'Birds jockeying for playoff position amid a mere eight games to play, tune in for this Deep-season Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Desert Sun columnist, Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
As the 'Birds seek a late-season push amid a taut Pacific, join in for this chat with CV forward and Stanley Cup champion, Mitchell Stephens. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
As the season heats-up, so do the 'Birds. With just 16 games to play and CV leading the Pac, jump on the blue line for this visit with standout rookie defenseman, Ty Nelson. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the 'Birds on a heater and skating toward the top spot in the Pac, jump on the bench for this special visit with CV head coach, Derek Laxdal. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
Listen in a flash: Firebirds' speedster rook Lleyton Roed joins the show as CV rides a four-game heater and heads into the season's homestretch. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
With the AHL All-Star Classic heading our way on Feb. 2-3, join in for a seasonal report and All-Star prep, compliments of Patrick Williams, features writer for AHL.com. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.
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