The WBS Penguins did something in Game 3 of their Atlantic Division semifinal against the Springfield Thunderbirds that had not been done by anyone else this season. They put six goals behind goaltender Charlie Lindgren. Unfortunately, not even that was enough to extend their season, as Springfield put 7 past WBS goaltender Tommy Nappier to sweep WBS out of the playoffs 7-6.
The two teams traded goals in the first 10 minutes, as Jonathan Gruden’s game-opening goal at 2:45 of the first was canceled by a Sam Anas power play goal at 8:27 of the first.