Springfield Thunderbirds' Steven Santini battles Lehigh Valley Phantoms' Elliot Desnoyers

Ersson Narrowly Outduels Hofer as Phantoms Top T-Birds

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (5-5-0-2) could not solve a staunch Lehigh Valley Phantoms (4-5-1-0) defense in a 2-1 loss on Friday night at the PPL Center. The Phantoms did not take long to get in front as a result of a good bounce near the goal mouth. Defenseman Adam Ginning moved up into the right circle and flipped a backhander toward the net. Captain Cal O'Reilly got a piece to prevent Joel Hofer from ge... Full Story