Springfield Thunderbirds defenseman Matthew Kessel

Blues Assign D Matt Kessel to T-Birds

ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has assigned defenseman Matthew Kessel to its AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Kessel, 24, has dressed in 27 games for the Blues this season, posting three assists and 10 penalty minutes. He has also collected 11 points (four goals, seven assists) and 19 penalty minutes in 17 appearances wit... Full Story