Springfield Thunderbirds Announce Voluntary Suspension for 2020-2021 AHL Season

January 4, 2021 - Springfield, MA - Today, the Springfield Thunderbirds announced that they are one of three AHL franchises that have elected to opt out of play for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. The decision, made in conjunction with their NHL Affiliate, the St. Louis Blues, was based on numerous safety and logistical concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will allow the organization to turn its full focus towards the 2021-22 season. The Thunderbirds will maintain their status as active members of the AHL... Full Story


December 16, 2020 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds' Foundation is pleased to announce a donation of over 1,000 teddy bears and stuffed animals to local charitable partners, the culmination of a successful Drive-Thru Teddy Bear Toss presented by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas, that was held on Saturday, December 12th outside of the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. This morning, the Thunderbirds' mascot Boomer, along with staff members, made deliveries of hundreds of stuffed animals to ... Full Story

December 7, 2020 - Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones have announced that the team will opt out of competition for the 2020-2021 season as part of the ECHL's Covid-19 Voluntary Suspension policy. The safety and health of Cyclones players, staff, and fans has always been a top priority. The team fully plans to return to play for the 2021-2022 season. The state of Ohio has implemented very strict social distancing guidelines as a result of the current pandemic; with only 300 people allowed into Heritage Ban... Full Story

December 2, 2020 - Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones have signed defenseman Dajon Mingo to a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2020-21 season. Mingo enters his fifth full professional season and spent the past three seasons with the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL). During that time, the talented defenseman posted 91 points (23 goals + 68 assists) in 171 games. His 2018-2019 season was arguably his best as he was selected to the 2018-2019 All-Star Game as well as appeared in three games with the Manitoba ... Full Story

• Cyclones Sign Dajon Mingo - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) December 2
• Cyclones Sign Yushiroh Hirano - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) November 18
• Cyclones Sign Forward Graham Knott - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) November 11
• Cyclones Sign Defenseman Eric Williams - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) November 4
• Cyclones Sign Cincy Natives Chris Crane & Jason Tackett - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) October 28
• Thunderbirds Foundation Donates $15,000 to the Rays of Hope - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) October 22
• Cyclones Extend Affiliation Agreement with the Buffalo Sabres & Rochester Americans - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) October 21
• Cyclones Sign Taylor Crunk - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) October 14
• Cyclones Season Delayed to January 15 with Announcement of Split-Season Format - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) October 9
• Mason Mitchell Returns to Cyclones for 2020-2021 - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) October 7
• Cyclones Sign Defenseman Sean Giles - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) September 30
• Cyclones Sign Jack Van Boekel for 20-21 Season - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) September 23
• Cyclones Re-Sign Connor Schmidt - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) September 16
• Cyclones Sign Forward Matt McLeod - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) September 9
• Cyclones Sign Forward Mike Gornall - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) September 2
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• Kraken's Fitzhugh offers O'Ree tribute on anniversary of NHL debut - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (January 19)
• Springfield Thunderbirds elect to opt out of shortened 26-game spring 2021 AHL season - AHL Springfield Republican (January 5)
• After successful drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss, Springfield Thunderbirds donate over 1,000 stuffed animals to local charities - AHL Springfield Republican (December 18)
• Cincinnati Cyclones opt out of 2020-21 season - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (December 7)
• Cincinnati Cyclones cancel 2020-21 hockey season amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions - ECHL WCPO (December 7)
• Springfield Thunderbirds pledge: ‘We will get through this, and we are here to stay’ - AHL Springfield Republican (October 29)
• Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL: Jacon Tackett, Chris Crane signed for season - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (October 28)
• Buffalo Sabres: ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones extend affiliate agreement - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (October 21)
• Former Komet joins rival Cyclones - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (October 15)
• St. Louis Blues make flurry of signings that should have impact on Springfield Thunderbirds roster - AHL Springfield Republican (October 14)
• So long, William C. Sullivan, a true sports fan - AHL Springfield Republican (August 29)
• Seattle Kraken: Everett Fitzhugh is NHL's first Black team broadcaster - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (August 12)
• Cyclones commentator announced as team broadcaster of new NHL's franchise, Seattle Kraken - ECHL WCPO (August 7)
• Everett Fitzhugh: Seattle Kraken name first Black NHL team broadcaster - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (August 7)
• Cincinnati Cyclones: ECHL delays start of 2020-21 season to Dec. 4 - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (August 5)
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