Proud Affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights
The Henderson Silver Knights were defeated by the Coachella Valley Firebirds, 4-3, Saturday evening in OT at Lee’s Family Forum.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
With just four minutes left in the first period, Coachella Valley’s Jani Nyman opening the scoring for the Firebirds. The second period started strong courtesy of Henderson’s Ben Hemmerling, who scored 51 seconds in with help from Tanner Laczynski and Jackson Hallum. Coachella finished the period with two back to back goals from Morrison, bringing the second period score to 3-1. After a hard fought third period, Raphael Lavoie sunk two goals in the last minute of the game, sending the teams into overtime at 3-3. Coachella Valley Firebirds’ Jagger Firkus finished the game with a goal in overtime. The final score was 4-3.
UPCOMING GAMES
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | at San Jose Barracuda
Sunday, Feb. 15 | 3 p.m.| at San Jose Barracuda
Friday, Feb. 20 | 7 p.m. | vs Abbotsford Canucks
LOOKING AHEAD
Following the AHL All-Star Classic in Rockford, IL the Henderson Silver Knights will be back on the ice Valentine’s Day in San Jose. Watch it live on FloHockey, or listen to the game on 1230 AM The Game.