Springfield Ice-O-Topes celebrate win

Ice-O-Topes Summon Magical Comeback Win Over Isles

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (23-17-1-4) morphed into the Ice-O-Topes on Saturday night and completed a magical comeback against the Bridgeport Islanders (19-18-7-1) to win 5-4 in overtime before a sold-out MassMutual Center. The opening 20 minutes had action of all kinds, as both Joel Hofer and Cory Schneider were at their acrobatic best in their goal creases, stopping a combined 28 shots in the first ... Full Story