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2016-2017
2016-2017 Springfield Thunderbirds Roster
| # | N | Player  | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #20 |  | 37 | 1987 | Bülach, SUI | 6'4" | 218 | L | ||
| #1 |  | 32 | 1992 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'3" | 227 | L | ||
| #30 |  | 48 | 1976 | Springfield, MA, USA | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
| #56 | | 41 | 1983 | St. Louis, MO, USA | 6'2" | 183 | R | ||
| #30 | | 31 | 1993 | Niskayuna, NY, USA | 6'2" | 181 | L | ||
| #32 | | 32 | 1992 | South St. Paul, MN, USA | 6'0" | 190 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #14 | | 34 | 1990 | Hayward, CA, USA | 6'0" | 209 | R | ||
| #3 | | 30 | 1994 | London, ON, CAN | 6'5" | 216 | R | ||
| #43 | | 30 | 1994 | Hopkinton, MA, USA | 5'9" | 172 | L | ||
| #5 | | 29 | 1995 | Canton, MI, USA | 6'3" | 205 | L | ||
| #33 | | 30 | 1994 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
| #4 |  | 37 | 1987 | Sumperk, CZE | 6'3" | 198 | L | ||
| #44 | | 33 | 1991 | New Westminster, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 187 | R | ||
| #12 | | 29 | 1995 | Anaheim, CA, USA | 6'3" | 218 | L | ||
| #4 | | 32 | 1992 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'5" | 231 | R | ||
| #28 | | 35 | 1989 | Westlock, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 192 | R | ||
| #11 | | 32 | 1992 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | 5'9" | 194 | R | ||
| #7 | | 31 | 1993 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 185 | R | ||
| #27 | | 28 | 1996 | Thornhill, ON, CAN | 6'4" | 205 | R | ||
| #37 | | 35 | 1989 | Grand Forks, ND, USA | 6'3" | 227 | L | ||
| #52 | | 30 | 1994 | Nepean, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | R | ||
| #6 | | 32 | 1992 | Burnsville, MN, USA | 6'5" | 225 | L | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #13 | | 32 | 1992 | Fullerton, CA, USA | 5'11" | 179 | L | ||
| #21 | | 31 | 1993 | Regina, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
| #26 |  | 30 | 1994 | St. Louis, MO, USA | 6'1" | 203 | L | ||
| #16 | | 29 | 1995 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 218 | R | ||
| #10 |  | 28 | 1995 | Jurmala, LAT | 5'11" | 212 | R | ||
| #32 | | Joe Diamond (LW)Loan | 35 | 1989 | Long Beach, NY, USA | 5'7" | 176 | L | |
| #25 | | 31 | 1993 | Queens, NY, USA | 5'10" | 176 | R | ||
| #11 | | 35 | 1989 | Valencia, CA, USA | 6'0" | 198 | R | ||
| #8 | | 28 | 1996 | Yorkton, SK, CAN | 5'11" | 196 | R | ||
| 30 | 1994 | Yellowknife, NT, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | L | |||
| #24 | | 31 | 1993 | Simcoe, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | ||
| #29 | | 29 | 1995 | Cranbrook, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 192 | L | ||
| #41 |  | 28 | 1996 | Noormarkku, FIN | 6'3" | 203 | L | ||
| #39 | | Matt Leitner (C)Loan | 34 | 1990 | Los Alamitos, CA, USA | 5'9" | 185 | L | |
| #36 | | 32 | 1992 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 6'0" | 190 | R | ||
| #40 | | 32 | 1992 | Cole Harbour, NS, CAN | 6'2" | 183 | L | ||
| #43 |  | 27 | 1997 | Olten, SUI | 5'9" | 176 | R | ||
| #17 | | 28 | 1996 | Stratford, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 185 | L | ||
| #39 | | 32 | 1992 | St. Thomas, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
| #42 | | 32 | 1992 | Eden Prairie, MN, USA | 5'9" | 172 | L | ||
| #18 | | 34 | 1990 | Foxborough, MA, USA | 6'2" | 201 | R | ||
| #16 | | 32 | 1992 | Campbellville, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
| #22 | | 32 | 1992 | Glace Bay, NS, CAN | 6'4" | 212 | R | ||
| #10 | | 38 | 1986 | Corvallis, OR, USA | 6'3" | 225 | L | ||
| #19 | | 33 | 1991 | Viking, AB, CAN | 6'5" | 203 | R | ||
| #15 | | 36 | 1988 | Derry, NH, USA | 6'1" | 201 | R | ||
2016-2017 Springfield Thunderbirds Staff
- Head CoachGeordie Kinnear
- Asst. CoachDoug Janik
- Asst. CoachMichael Ryan
- Goaltending CoachLeo Luongo
- General ManagerEric Joyce
- Conditioning CoachEddie Reyes
- Dir. of BroadcastingRyan Smith
- Dir. of Media RelationsRyan Smith
- Equipment ManagerRalph Calvanese
- Ex. VP of Hockey OperationsNathan Costa
- Franchise OwnerFran Cataldo
- Franchise OwnerFrank Colaccino
- Franchise OwnerFrank Fitzgerald
- Franchise OwnerDave Fontaine
- Franchise OwnerPeter Martins
- Franchise OwnerVidhyadhar Mitta
2016-2017 Springfield Thunderbirds Captains
Springfield Thunderbirds Facts
- Plays in
- American Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Navy Blue + Blue + Red + Gold + White
- Town
- Springfield, MA, USA
Map - Founded
- 2016
2016-2017 Springfield Thunderbirds Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 21 players
- 21 players
- 2 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Springfield Thunderbirds: 1 448 GP
NHL: 933 GP
WC: 60 GP- OG: 1 GP
SHL: 52 GP- HockeyAllsvenskan: 125 GP
- Liiga: 63 GP
- Czechia: 28 GP
- AHL: 6 155 GP
- NL: 276 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Florida Everblades (ECHL)
- St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- MassMutual Center
- Location
- Springfield, MA, USA
- Capacity
- 6 789
- Construction Year
- 1972
Springfield Thunderbirds Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 12:05 AM UTC |  Springfield Thunderbirds |  Rochester Americans | - | AHL |
| 12/31/2024 08:05 PM UTC | Springfield Thunderbirds |  Hartford Wolf Pack | - | AHL |
| 12/29/2024 12:05 AM UTC | Springfield Thunderbirds |  Bridgeport Islanders | 5 - 7 | AHL |
| 12/28/2024 12:05 AM UTC | Springfield Thunderbirds | Hartford Wolf Pack | 5 - 2 | AHL |
| 12/22/2024 08:00 PM UTC |  Laval Rocket | Springfield Thunderbirds | 3 - 1 | AHL |
Latest Transactions
12/15/2024
confirmed
11/07/2024
confirmed
Joining fromCharlotte Checkers
10/24/2024
confirmed
Joining fromFlorida Everblades
09/30/2024
confirmed
Joining fromTucson Roadrunners
09/06/2024
confirmed
Leaving forAllen Americans
08/07/2024
confirmed
Leaving forSpartak Moskva
Springfield Thunderbirds History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | AHL | 29 | 13 | 13 | - | - | 3 | 89 | 96 | 29 | 1 | 6 | - |
| 2023-2024 | AHL | 72 | 30 | 37 | - | - | 5 | 226 | 244 | 65 | 0.9 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2022-2023 | AHL | 72 | 38 | 26 | - | - | 8 | 230 | 211 | 84 | 1.17 | 4 | First round loss |
| 2021-2022 | AHL | 76 | 43 | 24 | - | - | 9 | 233 | 221 | 95 | 1.25 | 2 | Final loss |
| 2019-2020 | AHL | 61 | 31 | 27 | - | - | 3 | 190 | 186 | 65 | 1.07 | 5 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | AHL | 76 | 33 | 29 | - | - | 14 | 250 | 241 | 80 | 1.05 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2017-2018 | AHL | 76 | 32 | 37 | - | - | 7 | 210 | 233 | 71 | 0.93 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2016-2017 | AHL | 76 | 32 | 33 | - | - | 11 | 197 | 206 | 75 | 0.99 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
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