The Hartford Wolf Pack concluded 2022 with a home game shootout loss against the Springfield Thunderbirds on December 31st by a 2-1 margin.
Hartford wrapped up the final week of December with a 1-1-0-1 record, securing three of six points. The two losses against Springfield were tough as Hartford trailed Springfield by a couple of points entering the week. The gap is now five points between the clubs. This allows the Thunderbirds to move into the final playoff spot (sixth in the Atlantic Division) while the Lehigh Valley Phantoms dropped to seventh place. The Phantoms are ahead of Hartford by three points.