# AHL opening week matchups

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ahl-opening-week-matchups
> Updated: 2026-10-11T18:08:14.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The opening week of the AHL season featured several matchups between the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Ontario Reign, and San Diego Gulls.

In early season play, the Firebirds secured a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Gulls, a game marked by Logan Morrison scoring twice and Julius Miettinen recording his first professional points. During this period, the Firebirds also set a franchise record by scoring multiple power-play goals in three consecutive games.

In a subsequent matchup at Acrisure Arena, the Ontario Reign defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime. Although the Firebirds held an initial 2-0 lead, the Reign tied the game in the second period. Cole Guttman scored the winning goal at the 4:00 mark of overtime. Following this loss, the Firebirds maintained a streak of earning at least one point in each of their first four games of the 2026-27 season.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Ontario Reign defeat Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime

The Ontario Reign overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime at Acrisure Arena.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ontario-reign-defeat-coachella-valley-firebirds-3-2-in-overtime

### 2026-10-08: Coachella Valley Firebirds and Ontario Reign headline AHL opening week

The Coachella Valley Firebirds, Ontario Reign, and San Diego Gulls competed in opening week AHL action, featuring franchise records and standout performances from players like Logan Morrison and Jared Wright.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ontario-reign-split-opening-week-series-against-firebirds

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Cite as: AHL opening week matchups. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ahl-opening-week-matchups