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Jake O'Brien Makes Professional Debut, Firebirds Fall To Eagles

By Candace KludtThe Hockey News

The 2025 first-rounder faced a high-pressure introduction to professional hockey as Colorado’s dominant goaltending stifled the Firebirds' offense, leaving the young prospect searching for his first point.

2025 NHL Entry Draft First-Round pick Jake OBrien made his professional hockey debut tonight in Coachella Valley.  It was game one of the Pacific Division Finals against the Colorado Eagles: a high-p…