Springfield Thunderbirds host sensory friendly game

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• Two “Cool Down Stations” were also set up offering calm, quiet spaces to relax and recharge.
• The game is in partnership with the Center for Human Development and students from the Springfield College’s Department of Occupational Therapy, who are helping to create a more inclusive experience in an environment everyone can enjoy. Mackenzie Feeley, a Springfield College student told 22News, “We don’t have a lot of in-classroom experience with actual kids.
• So being able to apply the skills we’ve learned in the classroom is really helpful in practicing and developing them further.”The Thunderbirds did take home a win Sunday night by defeating the Bridgeport Islanders with a final score of 4 to 3. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc.
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