Fans celebrate as Thunderbirds head to the playoffs
Fans did not disappoint tonight. Many say they want to see more of the Thunderbirds and cannot wait to watch them play here at home again during the playoffs.
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It all started at a pre-game block party Saturday evening at MGM Springfield. The band Trailer Trash had people motivated to head to the MassMutual Center for the Thunderbirds' last game of the regular season.
'I love how entertaining it is,' said one Thunderbirds fan. 'I've been looking forward to the fights though.'
Another sold-out game for the Thunderbirds on Fan Appreciation Night, as they get ready for the Calder Cup playoffs. The Thunderbirds will host game two of the playoffs on April 25.
'They're going to the playoffs with more momentum going,' another T-Birds fan said.
Thunderbirds Captain Matthew Peca has also been named to the AHL first All-Star team. He's recorded 199 points as a Thunderbird, the most in club history.
If you want to head to the playoffs and support the team, you can do that right in Springfield. In less than a week, they'll be playing game two here at home.
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