Springfield Thunderbirds clinch Calder Cup playoff berth

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - After the Hartford Wolf Pack lost on Sunday to the Hershey Bears, the Springfield Thunderbirds punched their ticket to the Calder Cup playoffs. The 2022 Eastern Conference Champions will begin their playoff run the week of April 21, with the opening round schedule coming out following the conclusion of the American Hockey League season on April 19.

The Thunderbirds secured their place in the postseason thanks to a 17-5-0-3 stretch from Jan. 4 to March 9, which catapulted Springfield back into playoff position.

They will continue to push to improve its seeding in the Atlantic Division playoff picture. The T-Birds enter the upcoming week in fifth place in the division. The top two seeds in the Atlantic will receive a bye to the best of five Atlantic Division Semifinals. The play-in round will feature a Best-of-3 series pitting the #3 seed against the #6 seed, while the #4 seed will face the #5 seed. A full explanation of the Calder Cup Playoff format can be found here.

If you’re looking to attend the playoff games, The Pay As We Play Plan allows you to lock in your seat and pay for the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs as the Thunderbirds advance through each round. This means there is no upfront payment for games, and the Thunderbirds automatically charge your card on file before each game. You’re only charged for the games that are play, with tickets being sent to your email address 48 hours before the contest.

“Pay As We Play” Plans are available for purchase up to 24 hours before the first home playoff game. After that date, all seats will become available for public sale. Individual tickets will need to be purchased on a game-by-game basis online or at the MassMutual Center Box Office at full box office prices plus additional fees.