Firebirds carry momentum to Game 1 win

After winning the final two games of their first-round series with Bakersfield, the Coachella Valley Firebirds opened the Pacific Division semifinals on Wednesday evening with a 3-0 road victory over Ontario.

Laval takes Game 1 from Toronto

The Laval Rocket drew first blood in the North Division semifinals with a 3-1 win over Toronto at Place Bell on Wednesday night.

Shlaine shines for Stars in Game 1

Artem Shlaine broke a scoreless tie 1:53 into the third period to send the Texas Stars to a 2-0 win over Chicago in the opener of their Central Division semifinal on Tuesday night.