Category: Springfield
T-Birds Erase Two-Goal Hole, Complete Midwest Sweep
Grand Rapids– The Springfield Thunderbirds (18-17-1-4) erased a 2-0 first intermission to pick up a 3-2 overtime win over the Grand Rapids Griffins (15-19-2-2) on Saturday night inside Van Andel Arena. Playing in front of a sellout crowd, the Griffins raced out to another quick first period, as Albert Johansson...
Read moreThunderbirds’ Bitten named AHL Player of the Week
SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Springfield Thunderbirds forward Will Bitten has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 1, 2023. Bitten recorded six points (two goals, … Continue reading → The post Thunderbird...
Read moreCanucks sign Rau to AHL deal
San AntonioThe Abbotsford Canucks have signed forward Kyle Rau to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season. Rau joins the Canucks after tying a career high with 53 points (25 goals, 28 assists) in 55 games for the AHL’s … Continue reading → The post Canucks sign Rau to AHL deal first appeared...
Read moreOpportunistic T-Birds Sweep Weekend in Belleville
Springfield Thunderbirds– The Springfield Thunderbirds (2-3-0-0) played a diligent defensive game to earn a second straight victory, 3-2 over the Belleville Senators (2-2-1-0) on Saturday night at CAA Arena in Belleville. Springfield jumped right out of the gates, and Matthew Highmore got behind the defense for a breakaway...
Read moreOilers, Blues make trade
SpringfieldThe Edmonton Oilers have acquired center Klim Kostin from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Dmitri Samorukov. Kostin, 23, collected four goals and five assists in 40 NHL games with the Blues last season. He also had three … Continue reading → The post Oilers, Blues make trade first appe...
Read moreWBS Penguins ink T. Sikura
Tyler SikuraThe Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forward Tyler Sikura to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season. Sikura skated with the Cleveland Monsters last season, collecting 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points in 75 games. In 313 … Continue reading → The post WBS Penguins ink...
Read moreJack Drury among those eyeing NHL after winning Calder Cup championship
ChicagoAndrew Poturalski said he knows why it was so important for Chicago to win the Calder Cup as champions in the American Hockey League this season.
Read moreWarsofsky emerging as potential NHL coaching candidate in AHL
SpringfieldRyan Warsofsky is aware of the chuckles from his players.
Read moreSenators AHL affiliate equipment assistant to work ball hockey tournament
ChicagoThere are two NHL teams vying for the Stanley Cup, the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. There are two teams playing for the Calder Cup in the American Hockey League, Chicago and Springfield. So, you would think Chris Wilson would be enjoying the downtime.
Read moreAHL Calder Cup Notebook
SpringfieldThe Calder Cup Playoffs have been a journey for the Thunderbirds, one that brought about considerably more turbulence once the Eastern Conference Finals began. While Springfield swept Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Charlotte in their first two series, Laval pushed the Thunderbirds to … Continue reading →...
Read moreSpringfield, Chicago face off in first Calder Cup Final in three years
SpringfieldThe battle for the Calder Cup is set to resume Sunday for the first time in three seasons when Chicago (Carolina Hurricanes) plays Springfield (St. Louis Blues) in the best-of-7 Calder Cup Final.
Read moreThunderbirds ground Rockets to win AHL East final
Charlie LindgrenThe Laval Rocket, aiming to win a Game 7 on the road and qualify for the Calder Cup final, came up short Wednesday losing 4-0 to the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center.
Read moreNeal sends Springfield home with 3-2 series lead
SpringfieldLAVAL, QC – The Springfield Thunderbirds came back from 2-0 down late in the second period to stun the Laval Rocket, 3-2, in overtime on Saturday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Thunderbirds now lead in the series, … Continue reading → The post Neal sends Springfield home with...
Read moreBitten Buries Four, T-Birds Take 2-1 Series Lead
SpringfieldLAVAL, QC – The Springfield Thunderbirds rode an unforgettable night from former Montreal Canadiens draft pick Will Bitten to a 6-3 win over the Laval Rocket in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Springfield now leads the best-of-seven series, two games to one. … Continue reading → The post Bi...
Read moreLarry Hillman, youngest player to have his name engraved on Stanley Cup has died at age 85
SabresFormer NHL defenseman Larry Hillman who was part of six Stanley Cup-winning teams over a lengthy and well-traveled pro hockey career, has died at age 85. Hillman had 36 goals and 196 assists over 790 career games at the NHL level with the Leafs, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens, Stars, Flyers, Kings, and Sa...
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