Overview
- Rory Kerins scored twice, including the overtime winner, to lift Calgary past Coachella Valley at Acrisure Arena.
- Matvei Gridin logged a goal and two assists, and Martin Frk added a power-play goal with two helpers to continue his strong run.
- The game swung repeatedly as Ty Nelson opened the scoring 40 seconds in and Coachella Valley forced overtime on Ben Meyers’ third-period deflection.
- Nikke Kokko made 28 saves for the Firebirds, who fell to 8-5-3 and visit San Diego on Nov. 28.
- Roster flux remained a factor, with Calgary managing day-to-day absences on a back-to-back and Firebirds scorer Jagger Firkus listed off the AHL roster before the game, a possible call-up not yet announced.