(UPDATED May 9)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today their potential home game dates for the Calder Cup Playoffs' Division Semifinal round.

The Thunderbirds will play one of two potential opponents when they begin their playoff schedule next week.

• Since the Bridgeport Islanders defeated the Providence Bruins in their best-of-3 play-in round series, Springfield will host the winner of the series between the (4) seed Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the (5) seed Hershey Bears.
  • If Wilkes-Barre/Scranton advances, Springfield will host the Penguins on the following dates:
    • Game 1 - Wednesday, May 11, 7:05 p.m.
    • Game 2 - Thursday, May 12, 7:05 p.m.
    • Game 5* (if necessary) - Wednesday, May 18, 7:05 p.m.
  • If Hershey advances, Springfield will host the Bears on the following dates:
    • Game 3 - Saturday, May 14, 7:35 p.m.
    • Game 4* (if necessary) - Monday, May 16, 7:05 p.m.
    • Game 5* (if necessary) - Wednesday, May 18, 7:05 p.m.

Thunderbirds' away game dates for the Division Semifinal series will be announced at the conclusion of the play-in round. Single-game tickets for the Division Semifinals are on sale now by clicking here.

Thunderbirds' Pay As We Play plans are also on sale now and are the only way to secure the same seat for all Springfield Thunderbirds playoff games at the MassMutual Center at the best pricing available. Follow @ThunderbirdsAHL on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more details to come, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.