The Firebirds won their fifth straight, taking a 2-0 lead over the Reign | TheAHL.com
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Coachella Valley posted its second straight victory over Ontario on Friday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the Pacific Division Finals with a 5-3 victory at Acrisure Arena.
Game 3 is Sunday evening in Ontario.
Shane Wright led the way with two goals and two assists Cale Fleury scored twice in Game 2 for the Firebirds, who have won five straight since their season-opening loss at Calgary.
John HaydenFleury and Jani Nyman beat Coachella Valley 3-0 in the first period, too Chris Driedger (5-1) went on to make 32 saves.
Kevin Connaughton, Hayden Hodgson again TJ Tynan points for the Reign, while Erik Portillo (5-2) stopped 23 shots.
(Coachella Valley leads series, 2-0)
Game 1 – Wed., May 15 – COACHELLA VALLEY 3, Ontario 2
Game 2 – Friday, May 17 – COACHELLA VALLEY 5, Ontario 3
Game 3 – Sun., May 19 – Coachella Valley at Ontario, 10:00
*Game 4 – Friday, May 24 – Coachella Valley at Ontario, 10:00
*Game 5 – Sun., May 26 – Ontario at Coachella Valley, 6:00
*if necessary… All times in Mpumalanga
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