Chirps from Center Ice

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Who: Springfield Thunderbirds

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

Last Game: This is the first regular season game for both teams.

Record: For WBS: 0-0-0-0 (– pts., – place Atlantic Division) // For SPR: 0-0-0-0 (– pts., – place Atlantic Division)

Referee(s): Conor O’Donnell / Mike Sheehan

Linesmen: Ryan Knapp / J.P. Waleski

Why You Should Care: First game of the season always brings optimism. Standing in the way is a vastly improved in offseason Springfield Thunderbirds team that could contend this season. Take nothing from the 3-0 preseason that the Penguins played last weekend. The real season starts tonight against a very dangerous Springfield Thunderbirds team.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper.

Promotion(s): Opening Night / Geisinger Magnetic Schedule

Other Game to Watch: Lehigh Valley opens their Atlantic Division Championship defense against another strong and rebuilt team from the offseason in the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

Next Five Games: @ CLE 10/11, @ CLE 10/13, vs. HER 10/17, @ LV 10/19, vs. LV 10/20