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The Springfield Thunderbirds are a minor league hockey team. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Blues Assign D Matt Kessel to T-Birds

February 3, 2025 - 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 with the Thunderbirds. Overall, the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, native has amassed 10 points (one goal,... Full Story

T-Birds Throttle Wild to Sweep Weekend Set

February 1, 2025 - DES MOINES, IA - The Springfield Thunderbirds (21-17-2-2) got points from 14 of their 18 skaters in a 7-2 drubbing of the Iowa Wild (14-26-2-1) on Saturday night inside Wells Fargo Arena. The T-Birds wasted little time jumping in front for a second straight night, as Simon Robertsson and Hugh McGing capped a 2-on-0 with McGing cashing in on a one-timer past Jesper Wallstedt just 1:22 into action. Otto Stenberg also picked up an assist as all three players on the line broke point droughts of three or four games. Sam Bit... Full Story

T-Birds Cap Fruitful January with Definitive Win in Iowa

January 31, 2025 - DES MOINES, IA - The Springfield Thunderbirds (20-17-2-2) took care of business with a 4-1 victory over the Iowa Wild (14-25-2-1) on Friday night in the first-ever meeting between the clubs at Wells Fargo Arena. The home-standing Wild were not bashful about testing Colten Ellis in the opening frame, forcing the Springfield backstop to be sharp with 12 stops in the opening frame. Springfield's power play did not connect on its first chance of the night, but on their second chance, the T-Birds connected as Alek Kaskimaki... Full Story

Blues Sign D Corey Schueneman to One-Year Extension

January 31, 2025 - ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed defenseman Corey Schueneman to a one-year, two-way contract extension ($775,000 NHL / $425,000 AHL). In addition, the Blues recalled defenseman Matthew Kessel from their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Kessel will join the team in Colorado. Schueneman, 29, has dressed in 35 games with the Thunderbirds this season, recording 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) and 14 penalty minut... Full Story

• Blues Assign D Matt Kessel to T-Birds - February 3, 2025
  
• T-Birds Throttle Wild to Sweep Weekend Set - February 1, 2025
  
• T-Birds Cap Fruitful January with Definitive Win in Iowa - January 31, 2025
  
• Blues Sign D Corey Schueneman to One-Year Extension - January 31, 2025
  
• Thunderbirds & F Marcus Sylvegard Mutually Part Ways - January 29, 2025
  
• T-Birds, Springfield Fire Department Raise $4,000 for Los Angeles Fire Personnel - January 29, 2025
  
• Kessel, Alexandrov Set Tone in Win over Hartford - January 26, 2025
  
• Top Line Helps T-Birds Earn Point vs. Bruins - January 25, 2025
  
• T-Birds Throttle Phantoms to Begin 3-Game Weekend - January 24, 2025
  
• T-Birds, Springfield Fire Department to Raise Funds for Los Angeles Fire Department - January 23, 2025
  
• T-Birds Succumb to Pesky Islander Rally - January 20, 2025
  
• T-Birds Offense Runs Dry in Providence - January 19, 2025
  
• Six T-Birds Net Multiple Points in 6-4 Win at Bridgeport - January 18, 2025
  
• T-Birds Release iOS and Google Play Store App - January 17, 2025
  
• Ellis Notches First AHL Shutout as T-Birds Mow Down Isles - January 15, 2025
  
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Springfield Thunderbirds defenseman Matthew Kessel
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Springfield, Massachusetts
Affiliation: St. Louis Blues
Website: Springfield Thunderbirds site
Schedule: Full Springfield Thunderbirds Schedule Statistics: Full Springfield Thunderbirds Statistics

Sat., Feb 1	W	Springfield 7 at Iowa 2	Final
Fri., Jan 31	W	Springfield 4 at Iowa 1	Final
Sun., Jan 26	W	Hartford 2 at Springfield 4	Final
Sat., Jan 25	L	Providence 4 at Springfield 3	Final (SO)
Fri., Jan 24	W	Springfield 5 at Lehigh Valley 1	Final
Mon., Jan 20	L	Bridgeport 4 at Springfield 3	Final
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• Hartford Athletic (USL) - Hartford, Connecticut
  
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• Worcester Railers HC (ECHL) - Worcester, Massachusetts
  
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• Blues Prospect Puts On Show At AHL All-Star Weekend - AHL The Hockey News (February 4)
  
• St. Louis Blues send Matt Kessel back to Thunderbirds - AHL Springfield Republican (February 3)
  
• Thunderbirds rout Wild in final game before All-Star break - AHL Springfield Republican (February 2)
  
• Thunderbirds end month with impressive win from Iowa - AHL Springfield Republican (February 1)
  
• T-Birds, Springfield Fire Department raise $4K to assist with L.A. wildfires - AHL Springfield Republican (January 29)
  
• Thunderbirds finish weekend strong with 4-2 win over Wolf Pack (photos) - AHL Springfield Republican (January 27)
  
• Thunderbirds fall to Providence Bruins in shootout - AHL Springfield Republican (January 26)
  
• Thunderbirds start 3-in-3 weekend in style against Phantoms - AHL Springfield Republican (January 25)
  
• T-Birds, Springfield Fire Department to raise money for L.A. wildfires on Hometown Heroes Night - AHL Springfield Republican (January 23)
  
• T-Birds offense runs dry against Providence Bruins - AHL Springfield Republican (January 20)
  
• Six Thunderbirds tally multiple points in win over Isles - AHL Springfield Republican (January 19)
  
• Thunderbirds unveil new iOS and Google Play store app - AHL Springfield Republican (January 17)
  
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