T-Birds Reveal 2026-27 Promotional Schedule

September 2, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds are excited to unveil a stacked promotional and theme schedule for the 2026-27 AHL season, marking the 100th anniversary of professional hockey in the City of Firsts. This year's promo calendar blends fan-favorite traditions with new giveaways and never-before-seen surprises sure to delight T-Birds fans of all ages. "As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of professional hockey here in Springfield, we take immense pride in knowing this game has... Full Story

T-Birds Announce Season-Long Themes for 2026-27 Season

September 1, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - In preparation for the new AHL season, the Springfield Thunderbirds have announced a number of season-long promotions that fans will be able to enjoy inside the MassMutual Center during the 2026-27 season. A new tradition headlines the list of promos: 413 Fridays, presented by MGM Springfield. At every Friday night home game this season, fans 21 and over can grab $4 cans of select domestic beers (12 oz), while all fans can enjoy $3 full-size hot dogs and $1 canned soda (1... Full Story

T-Birds Hire Brandon Wildung as Goaltending Coach

July 31, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that the club has hired Brandon Wildung as Goaltending Coach. Wildung, 32, joins the T-Birds and replaces Dan Stewart, who was appointed Goaltending Coach by the New Jersey Devils earlier this month. Wildung most recently served as Associate Head Coach for the USHL's Sioux Falls Stampede from 2024-26, where he helped the Stampede to a Clark Cup championship this past season. Prior to his coaching career, the Nassau, Minn. na... Full Story

T-Birds Sign D Ryan Wheeler to One-Year AHL Contract

July 22, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ryan Wheeler to a one-year AHL contract. Wheeler, 28, just completed his third full season with the ECHL's Adirondack Thunder, where he served as the team's captain during the 2025-26 season. In 72 games last year, he posted 18 points (2g, 16a), 74 penalty minutes, and a +8 rating. A native of Lancaster, N.Y., Wheeler has skated in 273 career ECHL games, putting up 78 points (22g, 56a) and... Full Story

• T-Birds Sign D Ryan Wheeler to One-Year AHL Contract - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 22
• T-Birds Roll out 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 9
• T-Birds to Host Laval Rocket October 10 on Opening Night - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 8
• T-Birds Reveal Summer Community Calendar - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 7
• T-Birds Sign F T.J. Tynan to One-Year AHL Contract - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 2
• Blues Sign F Dillon Dubé to One-Year, One-Way Contract - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) July 1
• T-Birds, M&T Bank "Together We Can" Initiatives Raise $185,000 During 2025-26 Season - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 16
• T-Birds Honored with Multiple Awards at AHL Team Business Meetings - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 15
• T-Birds to Host First MassMutual Community Caravan of 2026 this Saturday - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 15
• Blues Sign Steve Ott to 2-Year Contract Extension as T-Birds Head Coach - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 10
• Blues Re-Sign G Georgii Romanov to Two-Year, Two-Way Contract Extension - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 5
• Blues Re-Sign Zach Dean, Dylan Peterson to One-Year, Two-Way Contract Extensions - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 4
• T-Birds Raise $28.000 for Rays of Hope - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 2
• Blues Re-Sign G Will Cranley; T-Birds Re-Sign F Kale Kessy - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) June 1
• T-Birds Magical Run Finally Halted in Wilkes-Barre - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) May 23
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• WBS PENGUINS: Rout Springfield in Game 5 to advance to conference final - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (May 24)
• WBS Penguins blitz Springfield 8-1 in Game 5, advance to conference finals - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 24)
• WBS PENGUINS: Springfield stays alive, forces deciding Game 5 - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (May 22)
• WBS Penguins blanked in Game 4 in Springfield; Decisive Game 5 set for Saturday - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 22)
• WBS PENGUINS: Hold off Springfield in Game 3 to take series lead - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (May 20)
• Zonnon stays hot as WBS Penguins edge Springfield for Game 3 win - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 20)
• AHL CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS: Springfield comes back to stun Penguins in OT - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (May 15)
• WBS Penguins can’t hold big lead, lose Game 2 to Springfield in overtime - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 15)
• AHL CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS: Penguins blank Springfield, take series opener - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (May 13)
• Rookies shine for WBS Penguins in Game 1 shutout of Springfield - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (May 13)
• CALDER CUP: Penguins, Thunderbirds set for Atlantic Division Finals battle - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (May 11)
• Springfield pulls off biggest upset in Calder Cup history - AHL NHL.com (May 8)
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