Category: Matthew Peca
Alex Limoges and Chase Priskie both score twice in Hershey Bears’ 6-2 win over Springfield Thunderbirds
Matthew PecaAfter playing Friday night, the Hershey Bears looked tired and surrendered the first eight shots of the game to the Springfield Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds scored twice during that sequence, getting tallies from Reece Newkirk and Matthew Peca in the first 6:41 of the first period. But the veteran...
Read moreBlues Sign Six Players To Tryouts
Nikita AlexandrovThe Blues signed forwards Nikita Alexandrov, Sam Bitten, Matthew Peca, defenseman Scott Harrington, and goaltender David Tendeck to professional tryouts, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Wednesday. Undrafted forward Jake Gudelj will also be in Blues camp on an amateur tryout. Extending a PTO...
Read moreThunderbirds’ Peca named AHL Player of the Week
Matthew PecaSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Springfield Thunderbirds forward Matthew Peca has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 5, 2023. Peca notched two goals and five assists … Continue reading → The post Thunderb...
Read moreMatthew Peca Placed On Waivers; Robert Bortuzzo Activated
Chris JohnstonTwo players are coming off injured reserve for the St. Louis Blues. Robert Bortuzzo is joining the active roster, while Matthew Peca, who has been on season-opening injured reserve, has been placed on waivers according to Chris Johnston of NorthStar Bets. Peca, 29, has spent the last two weeks on a...
Read moreThunderbirds rally past Rocket in Game 1
Matthew PecaMatthew Peca scored 9:32 into overtime to give the Springfield Thunderbirds a 2-1 win over Laval in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday night. The teams go right back at it in Game 2 on Sunday evening … Continue reading → The post Thunderbirds rally past Rocket in Game 1 first appear...
Read moreHofer, T-Birds Blank Phantoms, Clinch Bye & 2-Seed
James Neal– The Springfield Thunderbirds (42-24-6-3) rode a shutout performance from their netminder to a 5-0 dispatching of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (28-31-10-5) on Tuesday night inside the PPL Center. With the win, Springfield has clinched the second seed in the Atlantic Division and, in turn, a bye from...
Read moreAfter rough stretch, Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen thriving
Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenROCHESTER – When Matthew Peca jumped off the bench, one-timed a rolling puck and beat Americans goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen under his blocker, it felt like the Springfield Thunderbirds’ second goal in four minutes might be a killer. Luukkonen, 23, knew the go-ahead goal from the left circle early in...
Read moreAfter rough stretch, Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen thriving
Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenROCHESTER – When Matthew Peca jumped off the bench, one-timed a rolling puck and beat Americans goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen under his blocker, it felt like the Springfield Thunderbirds’ second goal in four minutes might be a killer. Luukkonen, 23, knew the go-ahead goal from the left circle early in...
Read moreMatthew Peca Signs Two-Year Extension
St. Louis BluesLate last night, CapFriendly reported that the St. Louis Blues signed Matthew Peca to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The deal comes with an NHL cap hit of $762.5K and will keep him in the organization through the 2023-24 season. The Springfield Thunderbirds, who Peca is currently playing fo...
Read moreFree Agent Frenzy 2021: Day Two Signings By Team
Greg PaterynAfter a whirlwind day one of free agency that saw over 160 new contracts, it would not have been a surprise to see a quiet day two. However, the market kept on moving today as another 40 players signed deals. Here are all of the latest signings, broken down by team. All dollar amounts represent…
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