The Henderson Silver Knights were defeated by the Coachella Valley Firebirds, 6-3, on the road.
HOW IT WENT DOWN
Morrison opened the scoring early in the first period to give the Firebirds an early 1-0 lead.
Mason Morelli, who returned to the lineup on January 11, tied the game at one midway through the first. Dysin Mayo and Robert Hägg both assisted on the play.
The Firebirds scored five unanswered goals in the second period to make it 6-2 heading into the final frame.
Tanner Laczynski cut Coachella’s lead to four, assisted by Brendan Brisson and Calen Addison. Cal Burke added another at 11:00 in the third, with Mayo and Gage Quinney picking up the assists.
Stezka stopped 29 of 32 to secure a 6-3 win for Coachella.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Saturday, Jan. 18 | 6 p.m. | at Ontario Reign
Monday, Jan. 20 | 5 p.m. | at Tucson Roadrunners
Tuesday, Jan. 21 | 5:30 p.m. | at Tucson Roadrunners
Friday, Jan. 24 | 7 p.m. | vs Colorado Eagles | Tickets
Saturday, Jan. 25 | 6 p.m. | vs Colorado Eagles | Tickets
LOOKING AHEAD
The Silver Knights will continue their road trip on Saturday, January 18 against the Ontario Reign. Fans can watch on FloHockey, or tune in on 1230 The Game. Puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m. PT.