Springfield Thunderbirds battle the Charlotte Checkers

T-Birds Offense Can't Overcome Defending Champion Checkers

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (1-1-0-0) could not complete a weekend sweep as they fell by a final score of 4-2 to the Charlotte Checkers (1-1-0-0) on Sunday afternoon inside the MassMutual Center. The Thunderbirds and Checkers did not generate much in the way of offense in the opening 10 minutes of the first period, but Charlotte ultimately dented the scoreboard first on their first power play chance. ... Full Story