Firebirds defenseman Lukas Dragicevic (2) takes a shot on goal during practice at the Berger Foundation Iceplex in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Firebirds forward Jagger Firkus (57), forward Lucas Sowder (11) and Andrei Loshko take part in practice at the Berger Foundation Iceplex in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Firebirds goalie Nikke Kokko (35) sits for a moment during practice at the Berger Foundation Iceplex in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Firebirds forward Jackson Berezowski (34), center, looks towards goalie Nikke Kokko (35) during practice at the Berger Foundation Iceplex in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert S

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