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January 14, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-17-4-2) took a second straight defeat at the hands of the Charlotte Checkers (21-12-2-0) on Wednesday night at Bojangles Coliseum by a final score of 8-2.
For a second straight night, the Checkers got their home crowd into the game quickly, and Ben Steeves cashed in his third goal in two games, beating Georgi Romanov on a clean breakaway backhander just 3:42 into the action, giving Charlotte a 1-0 lead.
Unlike the five-goal blitz they had to endure a night earlier, the... Full Story
January 13, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-16-4-2) were doomed by a tough first period in an 8-2 loss to the Charlotte Checkers (20-12-2-0) on Tuesday night at Bojangles Coliseum.
The first period began horribly for the T-Birds, as Liam McLinskey greeted Vadim Zherenko with a game-opening tally at 4:48 to make it 1-0 game on a perfectly placed wrister.
Springfield's power play was given a chance to even the slate, but instead the Checkers' penalty-kill turned to the offense as Mikulas Hovorka beat Zherenko on a... Full Story
January 10, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-15-4-2) were snakebitten by a three-goal third period rally as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (19-11-2-2) came away with a 3-2 win on Saturday night before a sellout crowd of 6,793 inside the MassMutual Center on Indians Throwback Night.
Entering the game having allowed only two total goals in their prior three victories, the Phantoms and their netminder, Carson Bjarnason, made it clear goals would not come easily for the T-Birds, as the rookie backstop turned away all 10 ... Full Story
January 9, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-14-4-2) showed resilience and outlasted the Hartford Wolf Pack (11-16-4-1) for a 7-4 win on Friday night inside the MassMutual Center.
Offenses were quick to make statements in the opening period, with the T-Birds breaking the ice just 4:37 into the game. Alek Kaskimaki slipped into the middle of the ice after a neat criss-crossing play from Matt Luff and Hunter Skinner gave the winger space. With only Dylan Garand to beat, Kaskimaki made a perfect deke to the forehand... Full Story
The Springfield Thunderbirds are a minor league hockey team. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, they are a member of the American Hockey League.
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T-Birds Drop Second Straight in Charlotte
January 14, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-17-4-2) took a second straight defeat at the hands of the Charlotte Checkers (21-12-2-0) on Wednesday night at Bojangles Coliseum by a final score of 8-2.
For a second straight night, the Checkers got their home crowd into the game quickly, and Ben Steeves cashed in his third goal in two games, beating Georgi Romanov on a clean breakaway backhander just 3:42 into the action, giving Charlotte a 1-0 lead.
Unlike the five-goal blitz they had to endure a night earlier, the... Full StoryMore Springfield Thunderbirds stories below
T-Birds Upended in Charlotte
January 13, 2026 - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-16-4-2) were doomed by a tough first period in an 8-2 loss to the Charlotte Checkers (20-12-2-0) on Tuesday night at Bojangles Coliseum.
The first period began horribly for the T-Birds, as Liam McLinskey greeted Vadim Zherenko with a game-opening tally at 4:48 to make it 1-0 game on a perfectly placed wrister.
Springfield's power play was given a chance to even the slate, but instead the Checkers' penalty-kill turned to the offense as Mikulas Hovorka beat Zherenko on a... Full StoryT-Birds Stunned Late by Phantoms
January 10, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-15-4-2) were snakebitten by a three-goal third period rally as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (19-11-2-2) came away with a 3-2 win on Saturday night before a sellout crowd of 6,793 inside the MassMutual Center on Indians Throwback Night.
Entering the game having allowed only two total goals in their prior three victories, the Phantoms and their netminder, Carson Bjarnason, made it clear goals would not come easily for the T-Birds, as the rookie backstop turned away all 10 ... Full StoryT-Birds Offense Overpowers Wolf Pack, 7-4
January 9, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-14-4-2) showed resilience and outlasted the Hartford Wolf Pack (11-16-4-1) for a 7-4 win on Friday night inside the MassMutual Center.
Offenses were quick to make statements in the opening period, with the T-Birds breaking the ice just 4:37 into the game. Alek Kaskimaki slipped into the middle of the ice after a neat criss-crossing play from Matt Luff and Hunter Skinner gave the winger space. With only Dylan Garand to beat, Kaskimaki made a perfect deke to the forehand... Full StorySpringfield Thunderbirds News
- T-Birds Drop Second Straight in Charlotte - January 14, 2026
- T-Birds Upended in Charlotte - January 13, 2026
- T-Birds Stunned Late by Phantoms - January 10, 2026
- T-Birds Offense Overpowers Wolf Pack, 7-4 - January 9, 2026
- T-Birds Fall in Utica to Comets - January 7, 2026
- Bruins Snap T-Birds' Win Streak on Late Tally - January 4, 2026
- Resilient T-Birds Push Past Isles to Win 3rd Straight - January 2, 2026
- Zach Dean Cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program - January 1, 2026
- T-Birds' Gutty Effort Brings Victory on New Year's Eve - December 31, 2025
- Luff Leads T-Birds' Comeback Charge to Stun Isles - December 28, 2025
- T-Birds' Point Streak Snapped by Bruins - December 27, 2025
- T-Birds Captain Matthew Peca to Represent Team Canada at Spengler Cup - December 23, 2025
- T-Birds, CHD to Host Annual Sensory Friendly Sunday on December 28 - December 22, 2025
- T-Birds Battle Back to Extend Point Streak to Six Games - December 21, 2025
- T-Birds' Red-Hot Road Trip Continues in 3-1 Win at Charlotte - December 20, 2025
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Springfield Thunderbirds Minor League Hockey
League: American Hockey LeagueHome: Springfield, Massachusetts
Affiliation: St. Louis Blues
Website: Springfield Thunderbirds site
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| Wed., Jan 14 | L | Springfield 2 at Charlotte 8 | Final |
| Tue., Jan 13 | L | Springfield 2 at Charlotte 8 | Final |
| Sat., Jan 10 | L | Lehigh Valley 3 at Springfield 2 | Final |
| Fri., Jan 9 | W | Hartford 4 at Springfield 7 | Final |
| Wed., Jan 7 | L | Springfield 1 at Utica 5 | Final |
| Sun., Jan 4 | L | Springfield 1 at Providence 3 | Final |
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Springfield Thunderbirds Headlines
- Thunderbirds stunned by Phantoms on Throwback Night (video) - AHL Springfield Republican (January 11)
- Aleksanteri Kaskimki plays hero for T-Birds against Wolf Pack (video) - AHL Springfield Republican (January 10)
- Utica Comets have 'statement win' in first home game of 2026 - AHL Rome Sentinel (January 8)
- Matt Luff leads Thunderbirds to comeback OT win - AHL Springfield Republican (December 29)
- Thunderbirds set to host 6th annual Sensory-Friendly Game' on Sunday - AHL Springfield Republican (December 22)
- Springfield Thunderbirds extend point streak to six games, but fall in OT - AHL Springfield Republican (December 22)
- Utica Comets drop 1-goal game to end homestand - AHL Rome Sentinel (December 14)
- Blues sign Dube to AHL professional tryout - AHL NHL.com (December 11)
- Dillon Dube joining Blues' AHL affiliate on professional tryout - AHL CBC (December 11)
- Springfield Thunderbirds sign controversial forward Dillon Dube to professional tryout - AHL Springfield Republican (December 10)
- T-Birds collect most-ever stuffed animals on Teddy Bear Toss Night - AHL Springfield Republican (December 8)
- Vadim Zherenko makes 45 saves in Thunderbirds' 3-1 win over Providence Bruins - AHL Springfield Republican (December 8)
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