Springfield Defeated By Adirondack
Published on November 8, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons (7-3-0-1) were defeated by the Adirondack Phantoms (6-4-0-2) Friday night at the MassMutual Center, falling by the final score of 3-0. Cal Heeter recorded the shutout for Adirondack - the first shutout against the Falcons this season - to secure the team's fifth consecutive win.
Heeter stopped all 26 shots he faced in net, earning his first American Hockey League shutout. Mike McKenna (3-2-0) made 16 saves on 19 shots between the posts for Springfield.
Adirondack got scores from Chris VandeVelde, Ty McGinn and Matt Mangene. VandeVelde's first-period score served as the game-winning goal, his team-leading second of the season.
With the loss, the Falcons' winning streak was snapped at two. Springfield is back in action Sunday, November 10 when the team hosts the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 3:00 p.m. The game will feature a post-game skate, team poster giveaway, post-game autograph session as well as $2 dollar hot dogs at the concession stands.
Fans are invited to the MassMutual Center in 2013-14 to watch the reigning Northeast Division-champion Falcons compete in their 20th anniversary season. Adult season-ticket packages start as low as $13 per game. To reserve your seats for the 2013-14 season, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Support the Falcons throughout the 2013-14 season by wearing red, white and blue at all the home games.
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