Springfield Thunderbirds right wing Will Bitten (right) vs. the Rochester Americans

T-Birds Battle to Point in Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (39-23-6-3) hung tough with the offensively-potent Rochester Americans (36-27-6-3), but fell in a shootout by a final score of 3-2 at Blue Cross Arena on Tuesday night. Joel Hofer had a busy first period from one of the AHL's most potent offenses, but he managed to stop 13 shots that came his way. The only one that beat him was a rebound chance for Rochester captain Michael Mer... Full Story