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Paul Thompson Named Springfield Thunderbirds 2019-20 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year

April 6, 2020 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds are proud to announce that Paul Thompson has been named the team's winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Springfield community during the 2019-20 season. In his third season as a Thunderbird and his second as team captain, the New England native has continued to show his commitment to the community beyond the ice surface. Before the 2019-20 season began, Thompson was a regular sight at a number of offsea... Full Story

T-Birds Bounce Back, Smack Wolf Pack, 4-1

March 8, 2020 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (31-27-3-0) outlasted the Hartford Wolf Pack (31-19-6-5) in a spirited Sunday afternoon matinee by a final count of 4-1 inside the MassMutual Center. At the 6:50 mark of the first, after both teams failed on earlier power play chances, the game devolved into a powder keg when Ryan Haggerty and Darren Raddysh wrestled one another to the ice. Moments later, every other skater on the ice picked a sparring partner in a no-holds-barred brawl. By the time the dust settled, Vinni... Full Story

Martel Nets Two in Pink in the Rink Defeat

March 7, 2020 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (30-27-3-0) could not overcome a first period burst by the Providence Bruins (36-18-3-3) in a 4-2 defeat on Saturday's Pink in the Rink night inside a sold-out MassMutual Center. The Bruins quickly went on the offensive in pursuit of their 10th consecutive win, and at just the 7:09 marker in the game, they opened the scoring as Ryan Fitzgerald cashed into an empty goal from the left-wing side off a steal and centering pass from Paul Carey. It was already the Bruins' nint... Full Story

T-Birds Battle Back Late to Secure Point vs. Bruins

March 6, 2020 - PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Springfield Thunderbirds (30-26-3-0) battled through a tight defensive contest to secure a point in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Providence Bruins (35-18-3-3) on Friday night inside the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Neither team was afraid to fire pucks at the goalies in the first period, as Providence's Dan Vladar saw 13 first period shots while Philippe Desrosiers faced 20 Bruins offerings in the opening 20 minutes. Despite the many chances, goals would be scarce in the first, with an unlikely source cas... Full Story

• Paul Thompson Named Springfield Thunderbirds 2019-20 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year - April 6, 2020
  
• T-Birds Bounce Back, Smack Wolf Pack, 4-1 - March 8, 2020
  
• Martel Nets Two in Pink in the Rink Defeat - March 7, 2020
  
• T-Birds Battle Back Late to Secure Point vs. Bruins - March 6, 2020
  
• Springfield Thunderbirds Sign Five-Year Affiliation Agreement with Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues - March 6, 2020
  
• T-Birds & Bruins Begin Home-And-Home Set Friday - March 5, 2020
  
• Florida Panthers Recall G Chris Driedger from Springfield - March 3, 2020
  
• Springfield Thunderbirds to Host Sensory-Friendly Game on Sunday, March 8 - March 2, 2020
  
• T-Birds Unable to Slow Bruins' Hot Streak - February 29, 2020
  
• Sound Tigers Storm Back to Top T-Birds - February 28, 2020
  
• T-Birds Host Pair of Divisional Matchups this Weekend - February 27, 2020
  
• Florida Panthers Assign Goaltender Chris Driedger to Springfield (AHL) on Conditioning Loan - February 26, 2020
  
• Panthers Acquire D Emil Djuse from Dallas Stars - February 24, 2020
  
• Panthers Acquire F's Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark, Eetu Luostarinen & D Chase Priskie from Hurricanes - February 24, 2020
  
• T-Birds Battle Back for Another Come-From-Behind Win in OT - February 23, 2020
  
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• Springfield Thunderbirds Paul Thompson honored for community work - AHL Springfield Republican (April 7)
• Coronavirus suspends Springfield Thunderbirds, AHL season (report) - AHL Springfield Republican (March 12)
• Strong third period leads Springfield Thunderbirds to second consecutive win over Hartford Wolf Pack at home - AHL Springfield Republican (March 9)
• P-Bruins top Thunderbirds, 4-2, for 10th win in a row - AHL Providence Journal (March 8)
• Danick Martel scores twice, Springfield Thunderbirds fall to Providence Bruins on sold out Pink in the Rink night (photos) - AHL Springfield Republican (March 8)
• Springfield, Mass., announces Blues AHL affiliation through 2024-25 - AHL Manchester Union Leader (March 7)
• Gaunce gives P-Bruins ninth straight win - AHL Providence Journal (March 7)
• Springfield Thunderbirds earn point vs. Providence Bruins, fall 2-1 in overtime - AHL Springfield Republican (March 7)
• Springfield Thunderbirds, Providence Bruins begin home-and-home weekend Friday in Rhode Island - AHL Springfield Republican (March 6)
• Springfield Thunderbirds to host sensory-friendly game on Sunday, March 8 - AHL Springfield Republican (March 6)
• Springfield Thunderbirds drop second straight to Providence Bruins, 3-1, on Military Appreciation Night at MassMutual Center - AHL Springfield Republican (March 1)
• P-Bruins win seventh in a row, 3-1, over Thunderbirds - AHL Providence Journal (March 1)
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