Springfield Thunderbirds' Colten Ellis and Hugh McGing celebrate win

Exemplary Ellis Catapults T-Birds Back into Win Column

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds (19-17-3-2) rode a spectacular performance from a recent call-up in net to a 3-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers (20-16-4-0) on Friday night at the MassMutual Center. Colten Ellis, recently recalled from ECHL Orlando, jumped into the crease for the T-Birds in his first AHL action since Jan. 15, 2022, and the third-year pro did not look out of place. A busy offensive attack ... Full Story