Firebirds' three-game win streak snapped in 3-2 loss to Roadrunners

Coachella Valley's comeback effort fell short against Tucson on Sunday afternoon.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Coachella Valley Firebirds' three-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday with a 3-2 loss to the Tucson Roadrunners. Jani Nyman and David Goyette scored the two goals for the Firebirds, but their comeback effort fell short.

Why it matters

The Firebirds were on a hot streak heading into this game, so this loss is a setback in their push for a playoff spot in the Pacific Division of the AHL. The team will need to regroup and try to start a new winning streak to keep pace with the top teams in their division.

The details

The Roadrunners jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but the Firebirds battled back with goals from Jani Nyman and David Goyette to make it a one-goal game. However, the Firebirds were unable to find the equalizer and the Roadrunners held on for the victory.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Jani Nyman

A forward for the Coachella Valley Firebirds who scored one of the team's two goals in the loss.

David Goyette

A forward for the Coachella Valley Firebirds who scored the other goal for the team in the loss.

Derek Laxdal

The head coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We had a good run going, but this loss is tough. We'll need to regroup and get back on track if we want to make the playoffs.”

— Derek Laxdal, Head Coach, Coachella Valley Firebirds

What’s next

The Firebirds will look to start a new winning streak when they take on the Ontario Reign on Wednesday, February 18th.

The takeaway

The Firebirds' loss to the Roadrunners snaps their three-game winning streak and is a setback in their push for a playoff spot in the AHL's Pacific Division. The team will need to regroup quickly and get back on track if they want to keep pace with the top teams in their division.