The Springfield Thunderbirds are looking to solidify playoff positioning as they head into Charlotte for two important games tonight and Friday against the Checkers.
The Thunderbirds have not nailed down a playoff spot yet. Their magic number is 11 points. But they are just three points behind Charlotte for third place in the Atlantic Division.
The two teams have played three previous times -all of them at the Mass Mutual Center. Springfield has won two out of three of them.
The Thunderbirds got some good news ahead of the important mini-series. Joel Hofer has been returned by the parent club St Louis Blues. He had been called up on an emergency basis.
You can hear the action of the Thunderbirds beginning tonight at 7 on Newsradio 560 WHYN.
(Photo Credit: Lucas Armstrong, Springfield Thunderbirds Media)