As quickly as training camp came, it went for the Springfield Falcons, and after a modest 1-1 preseason, the Falcons had a less than stellar home opening in what was a slow week. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the AHL.
Falcons Mauled at Home By the Bears
The city of Springfield essentially shut down for Saturday's home opener against the Hershey Bears, as nearly 7/8 of the arena was filled and Falcons Way was closed off for a citywide block party to celebrate the beginning of a new season.
That's about as exciting as it got for the Falcons.