Springfield Falcons

The Springfield Falcons had the unenviable role of filling the shoes of the Springfield Indians, who had been playing professional minor league hockey for decades (and had, under Ernie Shore, been a powerhouse of the AHL). I will give the Falcons ownership credit for keeping minor league hockey in the city, and doing a decent job in making it work in a city that’s hurting.
Has it been the greatest quality? Not necessarily. But, they do put on a show, which in some way is what minor league hockey is about. I got to watch some pee wee hockey kids get into a massive mid-​rink scrum some years back. You can’t ever get that sort of comedy.
But considering the prices to go out and see the various Boston-​related sports establishments, the Falcons are a decent deal and good for the city. Now if they could get the Calder Cup back to Springfield, then it would be cool