Springfield Thunderbirds' Nathan Todd and Providence Bruins' Grant Gabriele on game day

T-Birds Return to Ice in Preseason Play, But Bruins Prevail

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds returned to the ice for preseason action, falling 4-2 to the Providence Bruins on Friday night inside the MassMutual Center in exhibition play. The T-Birds got off to a 1-0 lead at the 6:23 mark of the first. Nathan Todd dug a puck out of the left-wing corner and spotted Myles McGurty at the right point with a diagonal pass. McGurty's shot glanced off Providence goalie Brand... Full Story