All-Star Jugnauth showing growth at both ends of ice

No doubt Tyson Jugnauth, a rookie American Hockey League All-Star with Coachella Valley, is still developing and comparing him to Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar is all speculative. But it is logical to project that his size won’t prevent NHL success.

Firkus embracing roles with Firebirds

In just his second AHL season, Jagger Firkus is embracing roles as Coachella Valley’s top scorer, learning to be an NHL-caliber defender at wing, and being a leader with rookie teammates.

Winning culture, winning weekend

As the Coachella Valley Firebirds weathered a power outage, a teddy bear toss and a pair of hot opposing goalies, there are many behind-the-scenes indicators of franchise success.

Getting the call, then making a call

When Oscar Fisker Molgaard took his first shift for Seattle on Thursday, he became the 18th player from Denmark in the NHL. He promptly called his family, which journeyed 30 hours to see it.