Springfield Thunderbirds

Springfield Thunderbirds
First Season
1975-76
Team History
Springfield Thunderbirds (2016-present) Portland Pirates (1993-2016) Baltimore Skipjacks (1982-93) Erie Blades (1975-82)
Conference/Division
American Hockey League (1981-present) Eastern Conference (1997-present) Atlantic Division (1997-99, 2003-present^#) North Division (2001-03) New England Division (1999-2001) Southern Conference (1996-97) New England Division (1996-97) Northern Conference (1995-96) North Division (1995-96) Northern Division (1993-95) Southern Division (1981-93) Eastern Hockey League (1978-81) North American Hockey League (1975-77) Western Division (1975-76)
Venue
MassMutual Center (2016-present)
NHL Affiliate(s)
St. Louis Blues (2020-present) Florida Panthers (2015-16) Arizona Coyotes (2011-15) Anaheim Ducks (2005-08) Washington Capitals (1988-2005) Pittsburgh Penguins (1981-87) Buffalo Sabres (1979-81, 2008-11) New York Islanders (1975-76, 1978-79) Los Angeles Kings (1975-76)
Key People
Players

The Springfield Thunderbirds are a minor league professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League that began play for the 2016-17 season. They are the affiliate of the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues.

Publications

1990s	1999-2000

^#Springfield opted not to play the 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Current Venues	Allstate Arena • Amica Mutual Pavilion • Bell MTS Place • Canada Life Centre • Giant Center • MassMutual Center • Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza • Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse • SAP Center • Scotiabank Saddledome • Upstate Medical University Arena • Van Andel Arena • XL Center
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