T-Birds' M&T Bank "Better Together" Community Initiatives Raise $128,000 During 23-24 Season

May 9, 2024 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds had an undeniable impact during the 2023-24 season through community outreach and charitable involvement in the Pioneer Valley. Through the organization's "Better Together" Community Partnership with M&T Bank, the Thunderbirds' players and mascot Boomer made an average of over a visit per day within the community this season, and the organization raised more than $128,000 for various local charities. "As our business has grown over our eight-y... Full Story

Blues Sign F Hugh McGing to 2-Year, 2-Way Contract Extension

May 8, 2024 - ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed forward Hugh McGing to a two-year, two-way contract extension. McGing, 25, spent the majority of last season with the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, logging a team-leading 31 assists and recording 39 points overall in 51 regular-season games. He also made five appearances with the Blues. Overall, McGing has played in 212 career AHL regular-... Full Story

Former T-Birds Coach Drew Bannister Named 27th Head Coach in Blues History

May 7, 2024 - ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed a two-year contract with Drew Bannister to make him the 27th head coach in franchise history. Bannister, 50, was originally named Blues interim head coach on December 12, 2023. In 54 regular-season games, he led the Blues to a 30-19-5 record (65 pts) which stood as the 12th-best points percentage overall during that span. The Blues also posted an 18-9-2 record ... Full Story

T-Birds' Front Office Staffer Wins Howdy Award for Hospitality Excellence

April 30, 2024 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds earned their second-ever Howdy Award recognition on Monday night during the 27th annual event inside the MassMutual Center. T-Birds Manager of Brand Development and Merchandise, Drew Supernor, earned the Howdy in the "Attractions" category, one of 10 local hospitality workers spotlighted on Monday. The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau presents the Howdy Awards annually to recognize the outstanding service hospitality industry... Full Story

• T-Birds' Front Office Staffer Wins Howdy Award for Hospitality Excellence - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 30
• T-Birds Put Bow on Record-Breaking 2023-24 Season - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 25
• Adam Gaudette Wins Willie Marshall Award as AHL's Leading Goal Scorer - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 21
• T-Birds' Season Finale Spoiled by Wolf Pack - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 20
• T-Birds Hang Tough But Can't Skate Past Bruins - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 19
• Blues Assign Bolduc, Dean, Kessel to T-Birds - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 18
• Adam Gaudette Named to AHL First All-Star Team - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 18
• South Hadley High Student to Serve as T-Birds PA Announcer Saturday - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 17
• Dylan Coghlan Reassigned to T-Birds by Carolina Hurricanes - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 17
• T-Birds' Regular Season Finale Sold Out - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 17
• Dylan Coghlan Recalled by Carolina Hurricanes - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 16
• Gaudette Nets Two More, Keeps T-Birds' Playoff Hopes Alive - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 14
• Blues Sign F Dylan Peterson to Two-Year, Entry-Level Contract - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 14
• Gaudette Pots 42nd Goal, But Red-Hot Checkers Prevail - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 13
• Gaudette Adds to Historic Season, But Wolf Pack Prevail - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 12
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• Member of Springfield Thunderbirds wins Howdy Award during 27th annual event - AHL Springfield Republican (May 1)
• Thunderbird Adam Gaudette wins Willie Marshall Award after leading AHL in scoring - AHL Springfield Republican (April 22)
• Thunderbirds will miss the postseason following loss in season finale to Wolf Pack - AHL Springfield Republican (April 21)
• Thunderbirds fall to Providence in final road game of season - AHL Springfield Republican (April 20)
• Springfield Thunderbirds celebrate ‘Boomers Birthday' with essential win against P-Bruins - AHL Springfield Republican (April 15)
• Thunderbirds fall to Checkers, Adam Gaudette regains league lead in goals - AHL Springfield Republican (April 14)
• Springfield Thunderbirds' postseason hopes worsen after loss to Hartford Wolf Pack (video) - AHL Springfield Republican (April 13)
• Adam Gaudette makes Thunderbirds history in loss to Laval Rocket - AHL Springfield Republican (April 7)
• Thunderbirds shut out on the road against Belleville - AHL Springfield Republican (April 6)
• Thunderbirds fall after late power-play goal - AHL Springfield Republican (March 31)
• Shane Bowers back on the ice, has big night in Comets' win - AHL Rome Sentinel (March 31)
• Second period surge powers Thunderbirds past Hartford Wolf Pack - AHL Springfield Republican (March 30)
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