Max McCormick And Jeremy McKenna both scored twice, Joey Dacord With 32 saves, the Coachella Valley Firebirds won their second game of the postseason, eliminating Colorado with a 5-0 win at Accresor Arena Friday night.
The Firebirds will face Calgary in the Pacific Division Finals.
McKenna added an assist on a three-point night and McCormick scored once on the power play and once shorthanded, helping Coachella Valley improve to 3-0 when facing elimination. They outscored their opponents 14-4 in those three games.
Daccord (5-3) stopped 16 shots in the first period as the Firebirds built a 3-0 lead, and went on to record his second shutout of the playoff game.
Jimmy Debt Also register and Cameron Hughes Cut in two passes to the Coachella Valley.
Pacific Division Semifinals (Best of 5)
P2-Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. P3-Colorado Eagles
Game 1 – Wednesday, April 26 – Coachella Valley 6, Colorado 2 | a summary
Game 2 – Thursday, April 27 – Colorado 3, Coachella Valley 2 | a summary
Game 3 – Sunday, April 30 – Colorado 1, Coachella Valley 0 (OT) | a summary
Game 4 – Wed, May 3 – Coachella Valley 4, Colorado 3 | a summary
Game Five – Friday, May 5 – Coachella Valley 5, Colorado 0