Ryan Carpenter, 22, of the San Diego Gulls scores in the first period against the Coachella Valley Firebirds at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Oct. 10, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

The Coachella Valley Firebirds nearly get a goal on a shot that the crowd thought went in during their loss to San Diego at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Oct. 10, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Coachella Valley Firebird goalie Nikke Kokko takes the ice before the season opener at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Oct. 10, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

The Coachella Valley Firebirds were back in action for a new season at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Oct. 10, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

The Coachella Valley Firebirds defense resorts to stopping the Gulls o

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