Springfield Thunderbirds goaltender Colten Ellis vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins

Ellis Holds Fort, McGing Plays Hero as Point Streak Reaches 8 Games

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (23-17-2-3) endured a strong push from the Grand Rapids Griffins (25-17-3-1) and emerged with a 4-1 triumph on Wednesday night inside Van Andel Arena, thanks to heroics from a pair of former Western Michigan University alumni. After the opening half of the first period featured some feeling-out processes for each team, the T-Birds vaulted to a 1-0 lead with some fortuitous ... Full Story