Springfield Thunderbirds right wing Matt Luff

T-Birds Battle Back to Extend Point Streak to Six Games

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (9-11-4-2) scratched their way back from three separate deficits to earn a point, but fell 4-3 in overtime to the Charlotte Checkers (15-9-2-0) on Sunday inside Bojangles Coliseum. For a second straight day, the first period proved to be tough sledding for the T-Birds, who managed only a single shot on goal through the first 19 minutes of play. While Springfield's penalty kill ... Full Story