Thunderbirds Saturday night opener sold out

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– The Springfield Thunderbirds’ have sold out its opening night since 2016, and this season’s opener is no different.

The club announced that Saturday night’s game is officially sold out, marking the 15th consecutive sellout game at the MassMutual Center dating back to last season.

Prior to the game, a Block Party at the Plaza at MGM Springfield will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. before the T-Birds face off against the Laval Rocket at 7:05 p.m.

For those who didn’t get tickets for Saturday, tickets for Kids Opening Day on Sunday at 3:05 p.m. are still available.

Also, seven of this season’s games, including Saturday night’s, will be aired on CoziTV:

• Saturday, October 12 vs. LAV, 7:05 p.m. – Opening Night
• Saturday, December 7 vs. RFD, 7:05 p.m. – Teddy Bear Toss
• Saturday, January 11 vs. PRO, 7:05 p.m. – Throwback Night
• Saturday, January 25 vs. PRO, 7:05 p.m. – Hometown Heroes Night
• Saturday, February 8 vs. PRO, 7:05 p.m. – Ice-O-Topes Night
• Saturday, February 22 vs. WBS, 7:05 p.m. – Military Appreciation Night
• Saturday, March 8 vs. PRO, 7:05 p.m. – Pink in the Rink

CoziTV can be found on these channels:

• Antenna: 33-2
• Comcast: 1165
• Spectrum: 183
• Dish: 253

Fans are advised to get downtown early this weekend to find parking due to heavier traffic from the hockey festivities and Basketball Hall of Fame Induction weekend events.

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