CHD Sled Hockey T-Birds Outfitted in New White Jerseys

September 25, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds' decade-long partnership with the Center for Human Development (CHD) enters an exciting new chapter this season. Just as the Thunderbirds unveiled new primary white jerseys earlier this month, the CHD Sled Hockey Thunderbirds teams also have been outfitted in the new-look sweaters and will compete in them throughout their 2025-26 season. The sled hockey team operates in conjunction with CHD's All In Barrier Free Recreation. "We deeply value ou... Full Story

T-Birds Announce Business Staff Hires & Promotions

September 17, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced a hire and multiple promotions to their business staff heading into the new season. Sophia Mackin has been hired as Coordinator of Digital & Social Media, Frank Grimaldi has been promoted to Director of Ticket Operations & Retention, and Steve Brousseau has been promoted to Senior Account Executive. Mackin joins the Thunderbirds after serving as a social & digital media intern with the team for the previous two seasons. A native... Full Story

Voice of T-Birds Ryan Smith to Broadcast Blues Action Saturday in Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase

September 11, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - 10 members of the 2024-25 Springfield Thunderbirds roster will hit the ice this weekend at the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in St. Paul, Minn. The Blues' prospects will face off against the Minnesota Wild on Friday night (8:00 p.m. ET) before taking on the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night (7:00 p.m. ET) at TRIA Rink in St. Paul. This marks the Blues' third year of participating in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. The Blues schedule includes a game against the Mi... Full Story

T-Birds Sign F Kale Kessy to One-Year Extension

September 9, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today they have re-signed forward Kale Kessy to a one-year AHL contract extension. Kessy, 32, is entering his 13th professional season and has logged 359 regular season games of AHL experience, posting 43 points (21g, 22a) and 961 penalty minutes. He has additionally skated in 13 Calder Cup playoff contests, including all three games of the Thunderbirds' postseason series against the Providence Bruins last April. Originally a four... Full Story

• T-Birds Sign F Kale Kessy to One-Year Extension - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) September 9
• T-Birds Support Springfield's Ride to Remember with Donation & Partnership - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) September 5
• T-Birds Unveil Full Promotional Schedule for 10th Anniversary Season - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) September 4
• T-Birds Reprising Popular Season-Long Promotions for 10th Anniversary - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) September 3
• 11 T-Birds to Skate in Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase September 12-13 - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) September 2
• Blues Sign F Nikita Alexandrov to One-Year, Two-Way Contract - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 26
• T-Birds Announce Hockey Ops Staff Hires & Promotions - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 23
• T-Birds Recognized with AHL Award of Excellence for Digital Media - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 11
• T-Birds Reveal 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 10
• T-Birds to Open 2025-26 Season vs. Charlotte on October 11 - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 9
• Blues Re-Sign F Matt Luff, G Vadim Zherenko, and D Hunter Skinner - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 7
• T-Birds Sign F Chris Wagner to Two-Year AHL Contract - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 2
• Blues Extend Qualifying Offers to 3 Players - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 1
• T-Birds Recognized Across Multiple Categories at AHL Team Business Meetings - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 26
• Dalibor Dvorsky Named to 2024-25 AHL Top Prospects Team - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 11
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• Everything T-Birds fans must know about newly released promo schedule - AHL Springfield Republican (September 4)
• Thunderbirds reprising promotional schedule for team’s 10th anniversary - AHL Springfield Republican (September 3)
• Thunderbirds’ athletic trainer gets called up to big leagues by Carolina Hurricanes - AHL Springfield Republican (July 28)
• Bristol Blues defeat Valley Blue Sox 6-2 on Springfield Thunderbirds Appreciation Night - AHL Springfield Republican (July 11)
• Thunderbirds announce regular-season schedule for 2025-26 season - AHL Springfield Republican (July 10)
• T-Birds set to open season at home against Eastern Conference champs on Oct. 11 - AHL Springfield Republican (July 9)
• Blues re-sign Matt Luff, Vadim Zherenko, Hunter Skinner to one-year, two-way contracts - AHL Springfield Republican (July 7)
• Ex-Bruins forward, Mass. native returns to New England on AHL deal with Springfield (report) - AHL Springfield Republican (July 1)
• Thunderbirds earn multiple awards from AHL Team Business Meeting - AHL Springfield Republican (June 27)
• New name in play for MassMutual Center in Springfield - AHL Springfield Republican (June 18)
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