Sliders Set New Coaching Staff

December 3, 2018 - The Springfield Sliders officially announce the hiring of Jeremiah Knackstedt as the Field Manager for the 2019 season. "We are really excited to have Jeremiah coming in as our new Field Manager for 2019 and beyond. He is a great fit for what we are trying to do here in Springfield. He will be a great mentor to our players and help develop them to become better baseball players which is what we are all about." Jeremiah has spent the past couple of years managing in collegiate summer leagu... Full Story

Springfield Unable To Figure Out Magicians

October 13, 2018 - Richfield, MN - The Springfield Jr. Blues dropped their first road game of the season last night to the Minnesota Magicians by a score of 7-2. The loss drops Springfield to 4-4-1-0 and they are now tied with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs for 4th in the Midwest Division. Minnesota led from start to finish on Friday night. A hat trick by Chris Konin and four points from Cameron Buhl paced an offensive outbreak from Minnesota, who now has three games with 5+ goals. Ethan Haider stopped 19 of 21 shots t... Full Story

Jr. Blues Knock Off Brown Bears

October 1, 2018 - Springfield, Illinois - The Springfield Jr. Blues knocked off the Kenai River Brown Bears on Saturday night, 3-2. The Jr. Blues took three out of four possible points on the weekend and currently sit in 4th in the Midwest Division with a 3-2-1-0 record. Giovanni Carabelli (Shelby Township, MI) started the scoring off in the 1st period with his second goal of the season and gave the Jr. Blues a 1-0 lead heading into the first break. Jonathan Panisa (Irvine, CA) scored his first NAHL goal in th... Full Story

Jr. Blues Lose in Showcase Finale

September 22, 2018 - Blaine, Minnesota - The Springfield Jr. Blues finished off the 2018 NAHL Showcase Saturday afternoon against the Johnstown Tomahawks losing 3-1. The Jr. Blues only goal was scored by Spencer DenBeste (Marquette, MI) and they finished the Showcase with a 2-2-0-0 record. Johnstown opened the scoring five minutes into the 1st period when Chad Merell scored on a odd man advantage beating George McBey (Dallas, TX) for his fifth goal of the season. The 1st period tally would be the only offense for... Full Story

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February 16	NAHL	Springfield 2 at Janesville 4	Final
February 15	NAHL	Springfield 3 at Janesville 0	Final
February 9	NAHL	Springfield 2 at Minnesota Magicians 3	Final
February 8	NAHL	Springfield 1 at Minnesota Magicians 0	Final
February 7	NAHL	Springfield 4 at Minnesota Magicians 1	Final
February 2	NAHL	Springfield 3 at Janesville 4	Final (OT)
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• Janesville earns series split with Jr. Blues - NAHL Springfield State Journal-Register (February 17)
• Jets down Springfield, retake sole possession of third place in Midwest Division - NAHL Janesville Gazette (February 17)
• Jack Williams shutout gives Junior Blues win over Janesville - NAHL Springfield State Journal-Register (February 16)
• Jets' hold on third place loosens after 3-0 loss to Jr. Blues - NAHL Janesville Gazette (February 16)
• Magicians hang on to salvage win over Jr. Blues - NAHL Springfield State Journal-Register (February 11)
• Big second period sends Jr. Blues over Magicians - NAHL Springfield State Journal-Register (February 9)
• Jets take overtime win to split with Jr. Blues - NAHL Springfield State Journal-Register (February 3)
• Jets hold off Jr. Blues in overtime, 4-3 - NAHL Janesville Gazette (February 3)
• Jr. Blues pull away from Janesville in third period - NAHL Springfield State Journal-Register (February 2)
• Springfield scores four quick goals in third period to seal win over Jets - NAHL Janesville Gazette (February 2)
• Jets pull away from Jr. Blues in third period - NAHL Springfield State Journal-Register (January 27)
• Jets end five-game losing streak, defeat Jr. Blues 4-2 to earn weekend split - NAHL Janesville Gazette (January 27)
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