Springfield Thunderbirds on game night

Luff Lifts T-Birds to OT Win Over Checkers

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (7-8-1-0) overcame two separate comeback attempts from the Charlotte Checkers (7-4-1-2) on Friday night inside the MassMutual Center, emerging with a 4-3 victory in overtime. Springfield's power play vaulted the T-Birds to a 1-0 lead, as the suddenly confident special teams unit showed puck hunger to break the scoreless game. Former Checker Matt Luff fired a quick one-timer ... Full Story