Springfield Thunderbirds battle the Charlotte Checkers

Ellis Shines, Bolduc Tallies 1st OT Winner for T-Birds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (23-19-3-2) needed overtime for a sixth time in their last 12 games in Charlotte, and for a sixth straight time, they emerged victorious in a 2-1 final over the Charlotte Checkers (23-20-5-0) on Saturday inside Bojangles' Coliseum. Colten Ellis, making his second start against Charlotte this season, picked up right where he left off from his 35-save performance on Jan. 26. The ... Full Story