Springfield Thunderbirds celebrate a goal against the Rochester Americans

T-Birds Explode for 3 in Third to Top Americans

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (17-7-2-1) vaulted to a 5-3 win behind three third-period goals against the Rochester Americans (16-9-0-0) on New Year's Day inside the MassMutual Center. Two of the top offenses in the AHL's Eastern Conference lived up to their billing in a wild first period that featured three lead changes and five goals. Rochester dented the scoresheet first when J.J. Peterka faked a shot... Full Story