Eagles Look to Kick-Off New Year With a Win
Jan 4, 2023
Eagles look to kick-off the new year with a win against the Coachella Valley Firebirds tonight, at 8:00 pm MST at the Acrisure Arena, CA.
On Friday, Iowa forward Nic Petan scored a pair of goals in the third period to erase a 1-0 deficit and rally the Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Eagles. Wild Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt stopped 34 of the 35 shots he faced to earn the win in net. Forward Cal Burke netted Colorado’s lone goal in the loss, as goaltender Justus Annunen surrendered two goals on 22 shots to suffer his second-straight setback.
Eagles vs Firebirds
Acrisure Area - Palm Desert, CA
Roster Report
The Eagles recently recalled goaltender Lukas Parik from the Utah Grizzlies.
The Avalanche recently recalled forwards Charles Hudon and Martin Kaut as well as goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Eagles.
The Eagles recently reassigned forward Zach Tsekos and goaltender Trent Miner to the Utah Grizzlies.
The Avalanche recently reassigned forward Jean-Luc Foudy to the Eagles.
The Avalanche Recently recalled defenseman Brad Hunt from the Eagles.
By the Numbers
The Eagles are sitting at an 18-10-2-0 record this season. Colorado is currently ranked 4th in the Pacific Division.
The Firebirds have an 20-6-3-0 record this season. Coachella Valley is currently tied for 1st in the Pacific Division with Calgary.
Colorado - Coachella Valley Connections
Colorado Goalie, Jonas Johansson, and Coachella Valley Goalies, Christopher Gibson and Joey Daccord, Forwards Luke Henman, Alexander True, Kole Lind, Max McCormick and Carsen Twarynski all played for the Charlotte Checkers together during the 2021-22 season.
