T-Birds Snatch Victory from Checkers on Neal's Late Heroics

May 25, 2022 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds showed their comeback spirit in full force, erasing deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to stun the Charlotte Checkers by a final score of 4-3 on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Finals. Springfield now leads the series two games to none as the scene shifts to Charlotte for Game 3 on Saturday. The Checkers came out with a purpose following a 6-0 shutout loss in Game 1, and captain Zac Dalpe was the man on the mission in Game 2. First, th... Full Story


May 22, 2022 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds came roaring out of the gates, dispatching the Charlotte Checkers 6-0 to take Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Finals. The two top teams in the Atlantic Division in the regular season wasted little time getting on the body early, as the game's pace began at a raucous clip. Despite all the chaos around them, goalies Joel Hofer and Joey Daccord were far from ruffled, keeping their opponents off the board through the first 15 minutes of the series... Full Story

May 22, 2022 - ST LOUIS, Mo. - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has recalled goaltender Charlie Lindgren from the team's AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, under emergency conditions. Lindgren, 28, posted a 24-7-1 record along with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage in 34 games with the Thunderbirds during the regular season. He has also logged two wins in as many starts this postseason. The Lakeville, M... Full Story

May 20, 2022 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds will open the Atlantic Division Finals on Sunday, May 22 at 3:05 p.m. inside the MassMutual Center for Game 1 against the top-seeded Charlotte Checkers. Game 1 tickets can be purchased. The full schedule for the Atlantic Division Semifinals is as follows - games marked with an asterisk (*) will be played only if necessary. Game 1: Sunday, May 22 - Checkers @ Thunderbirds, 3:05 p.m. - Click Here for Tickets Game 2: Wednesday, May 25- Chec... Full Story

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Springfield Thunderbirds react after James Neal's late goal

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May 29	AHL	Springfield at Charlotte (Playoff Gm. 4, if nec.)	6:00 p.m.
May 28	AHL	Springfield at Charlotte (Playoff Gm. 3)	6:00 p.m.
May 25	AHL	Charlotte 3 at Springfield 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
May 22	AHL	Charlotte 0 at Springfield 6 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
May 15	AHL	Springfield 7 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 6 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
May 12	AHL	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 at Springfield 6 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
May 11	AHL	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 at Springfield 4 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
May 3	ECHL	Cincinnati 2 at Toledo 4 (Playoff Gm. 7)	Final
April 30	ECHL	Cincinnati 0 at Toledo 3 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final
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• James Neal scores game-winner, leads Springfield Thunderbirds to 2-0 series lead against Charlotte Checkers (photos) - AHL Springfield Republican (May 26)
• ‘The sky is the limit’: Joel Hofer makes 35 saves, leads Springfield Thunderbirds past Charlotte Checkers in Atlantic Division Finals opener (photos) - AHL Springfield Republican (May 23)
• Springfield Thunderbirds to open Atlantic Division Finals with Charlotte Checkers at MassMutual Center Sunday - AHL Springfield Republican (May 20)
• Springfield Thunderbirds to face Charlotte Checkers in Atlantic Division Finals - AHL Springfield Republican (May 17)
• Thunderbirds and Celtics advances lift spirits of Massachusetts sports fans (Editorial) - AHL Springfield Republican (May 16)
• Springfield roars back, eliminates Pens in wild Game 3 - AHL Citizens Voice (May 16)
• Springfield Thunderbirds complete sweep of Penguins with wild comeback, advance to Atlantic Division Finals - AHL Springfield Republican (May 16)
• WBS Penguins season ends with 7-6 loss to Springfield - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 16)
• Goalie Scores From Other Side of Rink in Calder Cup Playoff Game - AHL Wichita Eagle (May 13)
• Thunderbirds push Pens to brink of elimination with Game 2 win - AHL Citizens Voice (May 13)
• WBS Penguins pushed to brink by Springfield; T-Birds goalie Hofer scores empty-netter - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 13)
• Lindgren stymies Penguins with 50 saves in Game 1 loss - AHL Citizens Voice (May 12)
• Springfield’s stellar goaltending continues in Game 1 win over WBS Penguins - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 12)
• Charlie Lindgren’s 50-save performance leads Springfield Thunderbirds past Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in opening game of Atlantic Division Semis (video) - AHL Springfield Republican (May 12)
• After four regular-season contests went to OT, Springfield Thunderbirds to face Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in Atlantic Division Semis - AHL Springfield Republican (May 10)
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