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Apr. 12, 2024

HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds (29-34-3-2) could not complete a three-goal comeback try, falling to the Hartford Wolf Pack (31-27-7-3) by a final score of 5-3 on Friday night inside the XL Center. For the second straight meeting…

Apr. 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds are proud to announce that Drew Callin has been named the team's winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Springfield…

Apr. 11, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that they have signed forward Ryan Smith to a professional tryout (PTO).  Smith, 27, has already set professional career highs this season in goals (27) and points…

Apr. 10, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds are proud to announce that two of their front office staff members have been nominated as finalists for the 27th Annual Howdy Awards, presented by the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors…

Apr. 06, 2024

LAVAL, QC -- The Springfield Thunderbirds (29-33-3-2) witnessed history from their leading scorer, but an offensive surge from the Laval Rocket (32-28-6-2) was too much, as the home team emerged with a 7-4 win on Saturday afternoon inside Place…

Apr. 05, 2024

BELLEVILLE, ON -- The Springfield Thunderbirds (29-32-3-2) could not find any offense in a 3-0 loss to the Belleville Senators (32-27-3-3) on Friday night inside CAA Arena. The opening period began quietly on the offensive end of the ice. Still,…

Apr. 03, 2024

TORONTO, ON -- The Springfield Thunderbirds (29-31-3-2) could not keep pace with the Toronto Marlies (31-22-9-2) in a wild 6-3 game on Wednesday morning at Coca-Cola Coliseum. With nearly 7,000 school students in attendance in the raucous atmosphere,…

Mar. 30, 2024

UTICA, N.Y. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds (29-30-3-2) battled back from an early two-goal deficit, but a late power-play goal from the Utica Comets (29-26-4-5) resulted in a 4-3 Comets win on Saturday night at Adirondack Bank Center.  For…

Mar. 30, 2024

(Photo Courtesy Fernando Medina / Orlando Solar Bears) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that they have recalled defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka from the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. Biakabutuka, 22, has skated in…

Mar. 29, 2024

HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Springfield Thunderbirds (29-29-3-2) blitzed the Hartford Wolf Pack (30-24-7-2) for five unanswered goals on their way to a 6-2 win on Friday night inside the XL Center. Hartford got off on the right foot just past the eight-minute…