
Thunderbirds to Host Hockey Fights Cancer Night Saturday, November 24
November 21, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Thunderbirds News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds will proudly host the first Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Springfield as they host the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7:05 p.m. inside the MassMutual Center.
As part of the evening, the Thunderbirds will wear specialty lavender jerseys, which will be silently auctioned on the MassMutual Center concourse through the end of the second intermission. Jersey proceeds will be donated to the T-Birds Foundation and directly benefit local cancer charities.
Fans in attendance will have a chance to fill out a Hockey Fights Cancer placard to honor who inspires them to carry on the fight against the dreaded disease. In advance of Friday night, fans have the option to purchase a $20 Purple Ticket pack, which includes:
(1) Attack Zone ticket for Nov. 24
$5 donation to T-Birds Foundation benefiting local cancer charities
Hockey Fights Cancer inspired T-Birds bracelet
For more information on the Hockey Fights Cancer night and cause, click here. Fans can also make a donation to Hockey Fights Cancer, through the T-Birds Foundation,.
Springfield Thunderbirds fans are encouraged to visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com to learn more about 2018-19 Thunderbirds Season Ticket Memberships. Packages include a wide range of benefits, including the lowest prices for the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic presented by MGM Springfield. For more information or to order now, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.
Media Clips/HFC Stories
Mangene Draws Strength from Cousin's Battle
Thunderbirds defenseman Matt Mangene has a constant source of inspiration every time he takes the ice. Click here to read his story.
The Fight Goes Beyond the Rink
The fight against cancer stretches far beyond the walls of the hockey rink, though. On this first-ever Hockey Fights Cancer night in Springfield, the Thunderbirds fondly remember Alex Blais and Rachael Kowal, two members of the Pioneer Valley community who embody the strength, determination and courage we all strive to emulate. One day, we hope to celebrate a cure.
Images from this story
![]() Springfield Thunderbirds Hockey Fights Cancer Night jerseys |
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from November 21, 2018
- Wolf Pack Top Providence in OT - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Checkers Slip Pass Senators in Overtime - Belleville Senators
- Demko, Late Surge Lead Comets to Victory over Laval - Utica Comets
- Necas Nabs OT Winner to Send Checkers over Sens - Charlotte Checkers
- Devils Fall to Crunch, 4-1 - Binghamton Devils
- P-Bruins Mount Late Comeback, But Fall to Wolf Pack in Overtime 4-3 - Providence Bruins
- Black Friday Ticket Special Kicks off 12 Deals of Xmas - Rockford IceHogs
- Crunch Roll Past Devils, 4-1 - Syracuse Crunch
- Minnesota Wild Acquires Defenseman Stepan Falkovsky from the Los Angeles Kings - Iowa Wild
- Detroit Recalls Ehn - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Game #16 Preview: Tucson vs. Stockton - Tucson Roadrunners
- Former Syracuse Crunch Forward Joe Motzko to Attend November 23 Game - Syracuse Crunch
- Sabres Recall Pilut from Rochester - Rochester Americans
- Roadrunners to Assist Desert Nights Downtown Lights, Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony this Friday - Tucson Roadrunners
- Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals Announced for Roadrunners Games - Tucson Roadrunners
- Forward Mike Amadio joins Ontario, goaltender Cole Kehler reassigned to ECHL's Manchester Monarchs - Ontario Reign
- Thunderbirds to Host Hockey Fights Cancer Night Saturday, November 24 - Springfield Thunderbirds
- Barracuda Recall Forward Ivan Kosorenkov - San Jose Barracuda
- Thunderbirds Sign F Ryan Horvat to PTO - Springfield Thunderbirds
- Heat in Tucson Looking for Fifth Straight Win - Stockton Heat
- Coyotes Assign Mermis to Tucson - Tucson Roadrunners
- Game Day Build-Up: Senators at Checkers, November 21 - Belleville Senators
- Panthers Recall F Denis Malgin from Springfield - Springfield Thunderbirds
- 'Canes Activate Rask from Injured Non-Roster - Charlotte Checkers
- Blue Jackets Reassign Forwards Kole Sherwood, Sam Vigneault from Monsters to ECHL's Jacksonville IceMen - Cleveland Monsters
- Thunderbirds Announce New Staff Hire - Springfield Thunderbirds
- Rockford Salvages Point in Road-Trip Finale - Rockford IceHogs
- Tucson Handed a Tough Result in a Trying 8-2 Loss to Stockton - Tucson Roadrunners
- Condors Turned Away in 4-3 Loss to Colorado - Bakersfield Condors
- Colorado Ends Slide with 4-3 Win over Condors - Colorado Eagles
- Heat Dominate Tucson 8-2, Win Fourth Straight - Stockton Heat
- Kyrou, Rampage Top IceHogs in Shootout - San Antonio Rampage
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Springfield Thunderbirds Stories
- Springfield Thunderbirds Raise $38,300 for Rays of Hope
- St. Louis Blues Recall 3 Players from T-Birds
- T-Birds Unable to Find Special Teams Answers in Game 3
- Lettieri Lifts Bruins to 1-0 OT Win to Force Game 3
- Early Burst Sets Stage for Ellis to Steal Game 1 Win for T-Birds

