Springfield Thunderbirds hit the ice

T-Birds Withstand Bruins Comeback, Get Payback in Shootout

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (4-3-0-1) overcame a bevy of late-game obstacles to emerge victorious in the shootout, 3-2, over the Providence Bruins (5-1-1-1) on Sunday afternoon inside Amica Mutual Pavilion. After facing a barrage from the Bridgeport Islanders in a 7-6 win on Friday, T-Birds netminder Joel Hofer was locked in to start Sunday's action, stopping five shots in the game's opening five minutes... Full Story