That's a wrap, Firebirds' flock. Still chasing that forbidden fruit, CV falls to Colorado in the Pac. Division Finals, and a proverbial bow is tied upon season No. 4 of 'Birds' hockey. Join in for thoughts on the season that was, with a lineup of player exit interviews, including: Mitchell Stephens, Ville Ottavainen, Gustav Olofsson, Jake O'Brien, Jagger Firkus, Tyson Jugnauth, Lleyton Roed, Jacob Melanson, Nikke Kokko and Ian McKinnon. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch wi...

Can the 'Birds do it again? Needing to stave off elimination for the third time in as many playoff series with back-to-back wins, CV looks to force a deciding Game 5 vs. Colorado in the Pacific Division Finals. Get prepped via this Mid-Series Media Roundtable featuring Shad Powers and Andrew John from The Desert Sun, and Kevin McGlue, VP, Communications & Broadcasting and play-by-play voice for the Colorado Eagles. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via th...

Look up -- the Firebirds are soaring like, well, majestic avians. As for Eagles, they're up next. Join in for a Calder Cup Playoff semi-Roundtable episode, featuring CV forward John Hayden getting peppered with questions from the host, alongside The Desert's Sun Shad Powers and Andrew John. Lace-up this full prep for Coachella Valley vs. Colorado in the Pacific Division Finals. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

Onward! For the fourth consecutive season in their brief and oft-brilliant history, the Firebirds play on to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. A major cog in the engine: This episode's guest, CV forward Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (copy/paste -- nice!). Lace-up this Round 2 preview for 'Birds vs. Ontario Reign, and ready the holsters for a "Desert Shootout" segment with The Desert Sun's Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message...

With the regular season now in the books, the 'Birds advance to the playoffs for the fourth time in as many campaigns. Up next: A best-of-three, first-round duel with the Bakersfield Condors. Get your goose loose with some postseason prep via a visit with defenseman Gustav Olofsson, and stay tuned for a playoff-centric "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers, sports & leisure editor for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this T...

With the 'Birds staying hot and the season winding down amid a taut Pac Division seeding race, join in for a media mind-meld featuring the host visiting with: Shad Powers (Sports & Leisure Editor at The Desert Sun); Andrew John (Sports Reporter at The Desert Sun); and Tim O'Brien (Sports Director at NBC-Palm Springs/In-arena host and Rinkside Reporter at Acrisure Arena/Weekday morning host at 102.7 FM). Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via th...

With the regular season finish line in sight, the Firebirds have found flight at just the right time. A key reason? Trade deadline acquisition Cooper Marody. Join in as the seasoned forward discusses his dual talents for hockey pucks and guitar plucks, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" segment with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

With the 'Birds' regular season flying toward a pivotal final stretch, lace-up this visit with CV's leading scorer, centerman Logan Morrison. And ready the holsters for a "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers, Sports & Leisure Editor for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

With the 'Birds hitting the season's homestretch, get in net for this visit with Hockey Hall of Famer and CV's TV/radio analyst, Grant Fuhr. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

The Man is Back: With the 'Birds at the All-Star break, join in for a special episode featuring a visit with CV's inaugural head coach, Dan Bylsma. From his time in the desert to his season with Seattle, Bylsma recalls his recent hockey journey (and, for good measure, shares both his Olympic experience from 2014 and 2026 Olympic insights). Lace-up a conversation you won't soon forget, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get...