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Special Teams Pivotal in T-Birds Breakout Win at Providence

October 13, 2019 - PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (2-3-0-0) saw their special teams break out in a breakout 5-2 win over the Providence Bruins (3-1-0-0) at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Sunday. Even though the Thunderbirds were only credited for three shots in the opening period, they took advantage of their first scoring chance to take a 1-0 lead just 1:08 into the game. Anthony Greco dusted off a loose puck on the left side and hit a streaking Ian McCoshen coming off the bench. With traffic in front, McCoshen let a wriste... Full Story

Panthers Reassign F Cliff Pu to Springfield (AHL) from Greenville (ECHL)

October 13, 2019 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Florida Panthers announced on Sunday that they have reassigned forward Cliff Pu to the club's AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL. Pu, 21, skated in 53 AHL games in 2018-19 with the Charlotte Checkers and Springfield. He posted eight points on two goals and six assists. In five ECHL games with the Florida Everblades last season, Pu tallied two goals and three assists. Originally a third-round pick (66th overall) by the Buffalo Sabres in the... Full Story

Desrosiers Debuts Strongly, But Wolf Pack Top T-Birds

October 12, 2019 - HARTFORD, Conn. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (1-3-0-0) received another strong netminding performance, but the Hartford Wolf Pack (3-0-0-0) eked out a 3-1 win at the XL Center on Saturday night. Power plays were a common occurrence in the opening half of the first period on Saturday, with both teams trading man advantages in the game's opening five minutes without a goal being scored on goaltenders Igor Shesterkin of Hartford and Philippe Desrosiers of Springfield. Desrosiers made his first start as a T-Bird in the game... Full Story

Driedger's Spectacular Effort Not Enough for T-Birds against Rochester

October 11, 2019 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (1-2-0-0) fell in a closely contested defensive battle against the Rochester Americans (2-0-0-0) by a final score of 2-1 on Friday night inside the MassMutual Center. After the two clubs scored a combined 21 goals in two meetings last season, the Thunderbirds and Americans were much more defensive-minded in the opening minutes of the game. Chris Driedger earned his third straight start and was at his best with 13 saves in the first, including a point-blank stop on former t... Full Story

• Special Teams Pivotal in T-Birds Breakout Win at Providence - October 13, 2019
  
• Panthers Reassign F Cliff Pu to Springfield (AHL) from Greenville (ECHL) - October 13, 2019
  
• Desrosiers Debuts Strongly, But Wolf Pack Top T-Birds - October 12, 2019
  
• Driedger's Spectacular Effort Not Enough for T-Birds against Rochester - October 11, 2019
  
• T-Birds Honored by MA Providers' Council as Business Partner of Year - October 10, 2019
  
• T-Birds Embark on First 3-In-3 of Season Starting Friday - October 10, 2019
  
• T-Birds Offense Can't Overcome Defending Champion Checkers - October 6, 2019
  
• Five Unanswered Goals Propel T-Birds to Opening Night Win - October 5, 2019
  
• Thunderbirds Unveil 2019-20 Opening Night Roster - October 4, 2019
  
• Florida Panthers Loan Four Players to Springfield - September 29, 2019
  
• Bruins Prevail in T-Birds Final Preseason Game - September 28, 2019
  
• Florida Panthers Recall F Anthony Greco from T-Birds - September 28, 2019
  
• T-Birds Drop Overtime Decision to Bruins in Preseason Action - September 27, 2019
  
• Florida Panthers Loan Three Players to Thunderbirds for Training Camp - September 26, 2019
  
• Bednard, T-Birds Get Best of Wolf Pack, 4-2 - September 25, 2019
  
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Fri., Oct 18		Springfield at Hartford	7:15 p.m.
Sun., Oct 13	W	Springfield 5 at Providence 2	Final
Sat., Oct 12	L	Springfield 1 at Hartford 3	Final
Fri., Oct 11	L	Rochester 2 at Springfield 1	Final
Sun., Oct 6	L	Charlotte 4 at Springfield 2	Final
Sat., Oct 5	W	Bridgeport 1 at Springfield 5	Final
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• P-Bruins fall, 5-2, to Springfield - AHL Providence Journal (October 14)
• Special teams pivotal as Springfield Thunderbirds earn breakout win at Providence Bruins - AHL Springfield Republican (October 14)
• Westfield native Katie Guay has NHL refereeing in her sights - AHL Springfield Republican (October 13)
• Philippe Desrosiers makes 24 saves in debut, but Springfield Thunderbirds fall at Hartford, 3-1 - AHL Springfield Republican (October 13)
• Chris Driedger's 38 saves not enough, Springfield Thunderbirds fall to Rochester, 2-1 - AHL Springfield Republican (October 12)
• Springfield Thunderbirds set for first three-in-three weekend of season - AHL Springfield Republican (October 10)
• Springfield Thunderbirds' comeback falls short against the Charlotte Checkers, 4-2 - AHL Springfield Republican (October 7)
• Strong second period lifts Springfield Thunderbirds to 5-1 victory over Bridgeport Sound Tigers in season opener (photos/video) - AHL Springfield Republican (October 6)
• Seen@ Springfield Thunderbirds pregame block party at Court Square - AHL Springfield Republican (October 6)
• Springfield Thunderbirds continue local tradition on opening night - AHL Springfield Republican (October 5)
• Springfield Thunderbirds unveil opening night roster, open season with home games Saturday, Sunday - AHL Springfield Republican (October 4)
• Meet the 2019-2020 Springfield Thunderbirds - AHL Springfield Republican (October 4)
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