By: Annie Nadin
A heated rivalry hits the Scotiabank Saddledome on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
The Matchup
The Wranglers look to complete the sweep of their doubleheader against the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Thursday night.
Calgary is coming off a dominant 3-0 victory on Tuesday, a game packed with milestones.
Owen Say recorded his first professional shutout, while Martin Frk reached a major milestone with his 400th AHL career point.
Tensions sparked early in the Dec. 9 meeting with players coming together between the benches, and Alex Gallant and Kaden Hammell dropping the gloves.
🥊An iconic fight followed by the whole squad giving taps, count us in 🏒 pic.twitter.com/6kmqDE11QZ
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) December 10, 2025
With Tuesday’s win, the Wranglers sit fourth in the Pacific Division with 28 points and a 12-9-3-1 record.
They also hold a 3-0-1-0 edge in the season series against the Firebirds.
Keep an eye on Sam Morton, who added two assists in the Dec. 9 clash.
Morton has 15 points in 21 games and earned a recall to the Calgary Flames in November.
The Other Side
Coachella Valley aims to bounce back after Calgary ended their three-game win streak.
The Firebirds will be without veteran forward Ben Meyers, who was recalled by the Seattle Kraken on Dec. 9.
Jagger Firkus continues to lead the charge offensively with 23 points in 22 games, showcasing his dual threat as both a scorer and playmaker.
Coachella Valley currently sits fifth in the Pacific Division, just one point behind Calgary, with a 12-7-3 record.
