Blues Sign F Felix Trudeau to Two-Year, Entry-Level Contract

Published on March 23, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Thunderbirds News Release

ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has signed collegiate free agent forward Felix Trudeau to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2026-27 season. Trudeau will join the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, on a professional tryout for the remainder of this season.

Trudeau, 23, dressed in 39 games during his second season at Sacred Heart University (NCAA - AHA) this year. The 6'2, 200-pound forward shared sixth nationally with 48 points, while his 25 goals ranked second and his 12 power-play goals led the country. For his efforts, the Terrebonne, Quebec, native was named the AHA's Player of the Year and earned a spot on the conference's First All-Star Team. He was also recently announced as a top ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award (top NCAA men's hockey player).

Last season, Trudeau tallied 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) and 64 penalty minutes during his first year at Sacred Heart, earning AHA Second All-Conference Team honors. He spent his first two years at the University of Maine where he collected 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in 52 games. Overall, he totaled 99 points (46 goals, 53 assists) and 171 penalty minutes in 130 games across four collegiate seasons.

Single-game tickets and ticket memberships for all remaining games in the Thunderbirds' 2025-26 season are available now - fans can order now by visiting www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com or by calling (413) 739-GOAL (4625). Fans can also reserve their seat for the 2026-27 season for as low as $19 per seat per game.

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