Springfield Thunderbirds goaltender Vadim Zherenko vs. the Charlotte Checkers

Coghlan's 3-Point Effort Not Enough in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (26-27-3-2) could not make a second-period lead stand up in a 4-3 loss to the Charlotte Checkers (31-22-6-0) on Saturday at Bojangles' Coliseum. Starting goalies Spencer Knight and Vadim Zherenko were not given much time to get their legs under them as each team traded grade-A scoring chances in the opening three minutes. Joey Duszak had the first golden opportunity on a clean ... Full Story