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The Springfield Thunderbirds are a minor league hockey team. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

T-Birds Bombard Charlotte Net in Explosive Win

February 28, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass - The Springfield Thunderbirds (21-25-5-2) overpowered the Charlotte Checkers (30-18-4-0) on Saturday night before a sellout crowd of 6,793 inside the MassMutual Center on Military Appreciation Night, coming away with a 5-1 victory. Zach Dean provided instant offense on Friday night, and the third-year pro experienced deja vu on this night, jabbing home a 2-on-1 pass from Hugh McGing just 2:20 into the action to give Springfield a 1-0 lead. Unlike a night earlier, Steve Ott's team was able to build up... Full Story

Zherenko's Efforts Earn T-Birds a Point vs. Checkers

February 27, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass - The Springfield Thunderbirds (20-25-5-2) could not muster enough offense to support a spectacular night from their goaltender, as they fell in overtime, 3-2, to the Charlotte Checkers (30-17-4-0) on Friday night in the first of back-to-back meetings inside the MassMutual Center. Steve Ott's club did not take long to set the tone on the scoreboard, as Zach Dean connected with a perfectly-placed 2-on-1 shot from the left circle at 1:47 of the first, beating Cooper Black up high to give Springfield the 1-... Full Story

Blues Assign F Mathieu Joseph to T-Birds

February 27, 2026 - ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has assigned forward Mathieu Joseph to the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Joseph, 29, has logged 11 points (two goals, nine assists) and four penalty minutes in 39 games for the Blues this season. Overall, the Laval, Quebec native has amassed 160 points (61 goals, 99 assists) and 200 penalty minutes in 459 career NHL regular-season games. 2026-27 Thunderbirds season ticket... Full Story

Blues Acquire F Julien Gauthier from New York Islanders

February 24, 2026 - ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has acquired forward Julien Gauthier from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Matt Luff. Gauthier will report to the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Gauthier, 28, has dressed in 14 games for the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders this season, recording seven points (five goals, two assists) and six penalty minutes. Overall, the Pointe-aux-Trembles, Quebec native has totaled... Full Story

• T-Birds Bombard Charlotte Net in Explosive Win - February 28, 2026
  
• Zherenko's Efforts Earn T-Birds a Point vs. Checkers - February 27, 2026
  
• Blues Assign F Mathieu Joseph to T-Birds - February 27, 2026
  
• Blues Acquire F Julien Gauthier from New York Islanders - February 24, 2026
  
• 'Topes Remain Unbeaten, Freeze out Bruins' Win Streak - February 21, 2026
  
• T-Birds Withstand Rocky 3rd, Nip Isles in Shootout - February 20, 2026
  
• Dropkick Murphys Postgame Concert Sold Out - February 19, 2026
  
• T-Birds' Fast Start Undone by Pesky Penguins - February 18, 2026
  
• T-Birds Earn Sweep in High-Octane Contest vs. Wild - February 14, 2026
  
• T-Birds' Offense Comes to Life, Secures Cranley's First Win - February 13, 2026
  
• T-Birds Fall in Volatile Affair against Marlies - February 7, 2026
  
• Isak Rosen's Hat Trick Leads Amerks Past T-Birds - February 6, 2026
  
• T-Birds Recall D Zach Berzolla from Florida (ECHL) - February 5, 2026
  
• T-Birds' Third Period Charge Comes up Short in Syracuse - February 4, 2026
  
• Blues Acquire F Thomas Bordeleau from Devils, Assign to T-Birds - February 4, 2026
  
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Springfield, Massachusetts
Affiliation: St. Louis Blues
Website: Springfield Thunderbirds site
Schedule: Full Springfield Thunderbirds Schedule Statistics: Full Springfield Thunderbirds Statistics

Wed., Mar 4		Springfield at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton	7:05 p.m.
Sat., Feb 28	W	Charlotte 1 at Springfield 5	Final
Fri., Feb 27	L	Charlotte 3 at Springfield 2	Final (OT)
Sat., Feb 21	W	Providence 2 at Springfield 3	Final
Fri., Feb 20	W	Bridgeport 4 at Springfield 5	Final (SO)
Wed., Feb 18	L	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7 at Springfield 2	Final
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• Rangers claim Kartye off waivers, Blues assign Joseph to AHL - AHL Sportsnet (February 28)
  
• AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds Honour Kang, Kodos With Annual Simpsons Tribute Jersey - AHL Sports Logos Net News (February 19)
  
• Syracuse Crunch top the Thunderbirds at home - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (February 5)
  
• Thunderbirds unable to complete perfect weekend against Islanders - AHL Springfield Republican (February 2)
  
• Sens' netminder Merilainen steals win over Springfield Thunderbirds - AHL Springfield Republican (January 25)
  
• Thunderbirds' newest coach Steve Ott describes opportunity as great honor' - AHL Springfield Republican (January 24)
  
• Springfield Thunderbirds claim OT thriller in Steve Ott's coaching debut - AHL Springfield Republican (January 24)
  
• AHL: Penguins win second in a row - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 20)
  
• Penguins hang on for win over Thunderbirds - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 20)
  
• Matt Luff extends point streak in Thunderbirds' loss to Islanders - AHL Springfield Republican (January 18)
  
• Matt Luff selected to represent Thunderbirds at 2026 AHL All-Star Classic - AHL Springfield Republican (January 15)
  
• Thunderbirds stunned by Phantoms on Throwback Night (video) - AHL Springfield Republican (January 11)
  
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