Springfield Thunderbirds goaltender Joel Hofer stops the Charlotte Checkers

Gutsy, Determined 3rd Period Pushes T-Birds to Victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (19-11-3-1) emerged victorious on Tuesday night in come-from-behind fashion, knocking off the Charlotte Checkers (17-14-2-0) by a final score of 4-2 at Bojangles' Coliseum. Springfield and Charlotte last met on Oct. 31, and the opening minutes resembled that of a chess match, with neither team generating much in the way of scoring chances through the opening minutes. The Checke... Full Story