Springfield Thunderbirds goaltender Colten Ellis tips aside a shot from the Providence Bruins

Early Burst Sets Stage for Ellis to Steal Game 1 Win for T-Birds

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Springfield Thunderbirds got a fast start in the opening period and then rode their star netminder to a 2-1 triumph over the Providence Bruins on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Atlantic Division's First Round. Springfield now has the chance to punch their ticket to the Atlantic Division Semifinals with a win on home ice Friday night. The T-Birds wasted little time asserting themselves in the offensi... Full Story