Springfield
Morning News
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield-based personal injury law firm Alekman DiTusa, LLC has started a tradition where every employee receives $100 + a note to pay it forward at a Thanksgiving potluck, then shares their act of kindness at the subsequent holiday party. The practice reinforces the firm’s commitment to community support. BusinessWest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (acquired from the Cardinals on Dec. 21) got important advice from Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith during recent workouts as he adjusts to playing first base and honing his technique. MassLive
- ➤ Catholic Memorial beat Pope Francis 3-1 on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield — scoring two first-period goals before the break. Pope Francis will face Belmont on Tuesday while Catholic Memorial hosts Winchester on Wednesday. MassLive
- ➤ The West Springfield wrestling team won its third straight MIAA Division II title Saturday, Feb. 14, at their home gymnasium with 229 points+ defeating Agawam who scored 178.5 points. The team, anchored by three individual champions, will compete at the Division II Championships next Friday and Saturday. MassLive
- ➤ Manager Alex Cora said Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez had a banged-up knee last season, beginning with his first start behind the plate on March 29 in Texas — and he will remain Boston's starting catcher in 2026 while backup Connor Wong recovers from surgery. MassLive
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Springfield Thunderbirds vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Game
7:00-9:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the action live with the Springfield Thunderbirds taking on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
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Ally the Piper Performance
7-10 p.m. — 52 Sumner — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the viral sensation blending modern rock and Celtic influences through the Great Highland bagpipe.
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Joe Bonamassa Live in Concert
8-10 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa performing live with unmatched energy.
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Ray Lau Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with unique and relatable humor from Ray Lau, a rising star in standup comedy.
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Providence Bruins vs Springfield Thunderbirds
6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Stream available — Catch the exciting clash between the Bruins and Thunderbirds live on FloHockey.
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Big Irish Jay's Comedy Night
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience the charm of stand-up comedy with Big Irish Jay, a favorite among comedy enthusiasts.
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Run To End Homelessness 5K10K Walk/Run
10 AM – 12 PM — Old Monkey House — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K or 10K walk/run to support efforts to end homelessness.
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