Eagles knock off Coachella Valley, earn first trip to AHL’s Western Conference Finals

The Colorado Eagles have advanced to the AHL’s Western Conference Finals for the first time following a 3-2 win over Coachella Valley at Blue Arena on Wednesday night.

The Eagles eliminated the Firebirds three games to one, and will face the Chicago Wolves for the right to play for the Calder Cup.

Bryan Yoon, Tristen Nielsen and Gavin Brindley scored in a span of 5:08 midway through the second period as the Eagles turned a two-goal deficit into a lead they would not relinquish.

Trent Miner finished the night with 23 saves as Colorado improved to 6-0 on home ice this postseason.

Jagger Firkus and Ville Ottavainen scored for the Firebirds, who got 23 saves from Nikke Kokko.

Colorado Eagles vs. Chicago Wolves
(All times Eastern)

Game 1 – Thu., May 28 – Chicago at Colorado, 9:05 p.m.

Game 2 – Sat., May 30 – Chicago at Colorado, 8:05 p.m.

Game 3 – Tue., June 2 – Colorado at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.

Game 4 – Wed., June 3 – Colorado at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.

*Game 5 – Fri., June 5 – Colorado at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.

*Game 6 – Sun., June 7 – Chicago at Colorado, 8:05 p.m.

*Game 7 – Mon., June 8 – Chicago at Colorado, 9:05 p.m.

*if necessary

All Calder Cup Playoff games will stream live on AHLTV on FloHockey.

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