Springfield Thunderbirds battle the Belleville Senators

T-Birds Defense, PK Shine in 5-1 Dispatching of Sens

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (19-17-1-4) put forth a spectacular defensive showing in a 5-1 defeat of the Belleville Senators (16-21-3-1) on Friday night at the MassMutual Center. Springfield was not kind to Belleville goalie Luke Peressini, who was making his AHL debut in the crease. Martin Frk greeted him just 5:08 into the opening period with a wrist shot that tipped off Peressini's left shoulder bef... Full Story