By: Annie Nadin

It’s a quick turnaround for the Wranglers, who are back in action against the Coachella Valley Firebirds after securing a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Gulls Saturday night.

The Matchup

The Wranglers jumped out to an early lead against the Gulls and carried that momentum through the second period, building a 3-1 advantage heading into the final frame.

Game Recap

The Wranglers delivered a complete 60-minute performance from the opening puck drop.

The win moved Calgary into third place in the Pacific Division with 20 points and a 9-7-2 record.

Rory Kerins helped drive the offence once again, registering two assists on the night.

Kerins now has 16 points through 15 games and is third in team scoring with five goals and 11 assists.

In their previous meetings with Coachella Valley, the Wranglers picked up a point in a 5-4 overtime loss on Oct. 24, followed by a narrow 4-3 regulation defeat on Oct. 25.

The Other Side

Coachella Valley enters the matchup sitting fourth in the Pacific Division with an 8-5-2 record and 18 points.

The Firebirds are coming off a 3-2 win over the San Diego Gulls on Nov. 21.

Jagger Firkus continues to lead the Firebirds with 18 points, fifth in league scoring.

Now in his second season, Firkus is already halfway to his rookie point total (36 points last year) after just 15 games.

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