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Jun. 20, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Springfield Thunderbirds took home two business honors at the 2019 AHL Marketing Meetings presented by ExteNet Systems on Wednesday at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, N.C.   Representatives from the Thunderbirds…

Jun. 10, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced that they have signed forward Blaine Byron to a 1-year AHL contract.   Byron, 24, has skated in 83 games professionally over the past two seasons with the Thunderbirds. In…

Apr. 30, 2019

We wanted to take a moment to thank our season ticket members for their loyal support of the Springfield Thunderbirds. As we prepare for the 2019-20 season, we're happy to show our appreciation to those of you who have committed to the upcoming season.…

Apr. 30, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Panthers have agreed to terms with goaltender Chris Driedger on a two-year, two-way contract extension.…

Apr. 26, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds, in conjunction with Alekman DiTusa, LLC and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, announced today that 14,100 meals have been provided to the Food Bank as a result of the Thunderbirds'…

Apr. 14, 2019

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Behind a six-goal offensive explosion and a fifth straight win from its starting goaltender, the Springfield Thunderbirds (33-29-9-5) ended their season in high-flying fashion with a 6-1 win over the Providence Bruins (38-27-8-3)…

Apr. 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Before an 11th sellout hockey crowd of the 2018-19 season inside the MassMutual Center on Saturday night, the Springfield Thunderbirds (32-29-9-5) saw one of their All-Stars make history despite a 5-3 defeat to the Providence Bruins…

Apr. 12, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -  The Springfield Thunderbirds (32-28-8-5) thoroughly controlled the action on Friday night in a 7-2 victory over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (42-24-6-3) before a sellout crowd of 6,793 inside the MassMutual Center.  …

Apr. 11, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -  The Springfield Thunderbirds (31-28-8-5) wrap up their 2018-19 season this weekend as they welcome the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (42-23-6-3) on Friday night and the Providence Bruins (37-25-8-3) on Saturday night inside…

Apr. 07, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -  The Springfield Thunderbirds (31-28-8-5) could not complete a weekend sweep, as the Charlotte Checkers (49-17-7-1) responded with a 5-0 win on Sunday inside Bojangles' Coliseum.     Charlotte, like Saturday…