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Dec. 06, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds announced on Friday that they have acquired defenseman Rob O'Gara from the San Antonio Rampage in exchange for future considerations.   The Thunderbirds continue a six-game…

Dec. 06, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Panthers have recalled forward Aleksi Saarela from Florida’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield…

Dec. 05, 2019

Second-year Thunderbirds defenseman Riley Stillman – son of two-time Stanley Cup champion and 17-year-pro forward Cory Stillman – is not the first son of a pro hockey player to follow in his dad’s footsteps, nor will he be the last.…

Dec. 05, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds announced on Thursday that they have recalled forward Matt Marcinew and defenseman Dylan MacPherson from their loans to the ECHL's Greenville Swamp Rabbits.   Marcinew,…

Nov. 29, 2019

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Springfield Thunderbirds (12-11-0-0) again fell victim to a strong defensive effort from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (8-11-3-1), who came away with a 4-1 victory on Friday night at the Webster Bank Arena.   After…

Nov. 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds announced Friday that they have signed defenseman Matt Mangene to a 1-year, 1-way AHL contract.   Mangene, 30, is in his second season with the Thunderbirds, having posted five…

Nov. 25, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Panthers have recalled goaltender Chris Driedger from Florida’s American Hockey League…

Nov. 24, 2019

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Springfield Thunderbirds (12-9-0-0) again fell victim to an opposing goaltender in a zone as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (6-11-3-1) held off a 40-shot Springfield attack for a 3-1 victory on Sunday afternoon inside…

Nov. 21, 2019

For Immediate Release by Springfield Police & Fire Departments   Click Here to Purchase Police/Fire Game Tickets (Includes T-Birds Game Ticket)   Springfield, Mass. --- Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Springfield Fire…

Nov. 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds are proud to partner with the National Hockey League's Hockey Fights Cancer initiative for their game this Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:05 p.m. against the Providence Bruins inside the MassMutual…