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2022-2023
2022-2023 Springfield Thunderbirds Roster
| # | N | Player  | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #30 |  | 25 | 2000 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'5" | 179 | L | ||
| #35 |  | 32 | 1993 | Elmhurst, IL, USA | 6'3" | 201 | L | ||
| #1 |  | 24 | 2001 | Moskva, RUS | 6'4" | 196 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #4 | | 36 | 1989 | Simsbury, CT, USA | 6'3" | 205 | L | ||
| #3 | | 25 | 2000 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | 6'3" | 203 | R | ||
| #25 | | 27 | 1998 | Williamsville, NY, USA | 6'3" | 216 | L | ||
| #33 | | 26 | 1999 | North Bay, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 216 | R | ||
| #34 |  | 25 | 2000 | Österhaninge, SWE | 6'4" | 203 | L | ||
| #6 | | 27 | 1998 | East Aurora, NY, USA | 6'4" | 216 | L | ||
| #15 | | 27 | 1998 | Hibbing, MN, USA | 5'10" | 174 | L | ||
| #7 | | Andrew Peski (D)Loan | 28 | 1997 | Orleans, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 214 | R | |
| #8 | | Jake Ryczek (D)Loan | 27 | 1998 | Springfield, MA, USA | 5'10" | 181 | R | |
| #55 | | 26 | 1999 | Volgograd, RUS | 6'2" | 198 | L | ||
| #14 | | 30 | 1995 | Bronxville, NY, USA | 6'3" | 214 | R | ||
| #8 | | 24 | 2001 | Wyandotte, MI, USA | 6'2" | 183 | R | ||
| #5 | | 25 | 2000 | Thunder Bay, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 205 | L | ||
| #28 | | 35 | 1990 | Holland, MI, USA | 6'2" | 209 | R | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #9 | | 24 | 2001 | Moskva, RUS | 5'11" | 170 | L | ||
| #17 | | 25 | 2000 | Burgwedel, GER | 6'1" | 176 | L | ||
| #19 | | 29 | 1996 | Syracuse, NY, USA | 6'5" | 209 | R | ||
| #37 | | 23 | 2002 | Moskva, RUS | 6'3" | 214 | L | ||
| #41 | | 27 | 1998 | Ottawa, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 190 | R | ||
| #34 | | 27 | 1998 | Raleigh, NC, USA | 6'6" | 227 | L | ||
| #77 | | 30 | 1995 | Middleton, WI, USA | 6'3" | 205 | R | ||
| #71 | | 23 | 2002 | Perrysburg, OH, USA | 6'0" | 176 | L | ||
| #91 |  | 32 | 1993 | Pelhrimov, CZE | 6'1" | 209 | R | ||
| #81 | | 29 | 1996 | Braintree, MA, USA | 6'1" | 187 | R | ||
| #16 | | 28 | 1997 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 179 | L | ||
| #36 | | 29 | 1996 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | ||
| #32 | | 25 | 2000 | Waterloo, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
| #20 | | 28 | 1997 | Prince George, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | L | ||
| #18 | | 25 | 2000 | Montréal, QC, CAN | 6'2" | 181 | R | ||
| #10 | | 32 | 1993 | Innisfil, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 187 | R | ||
| #11 | | 27 | 1998 | Chicago, IL, USA | 5'8" | 176 | L | ||
| #39 | | 30 | 1995 | Lancaster, NY, USA | 5'11" | 187 | L | ||
| #21 | | 23 | 2002 | Airdrie, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | L | ||
| #63 | | 32 | 1993 | Petawawa, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 183 | L | ||
| #22 | | 27 | 1998 | Fairfax, VA, USA | 6'2" | 218 | L | ||
| #81 | | 31 | 1994 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
| #29 | | 30 | 1995 | Kemptville, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | R | ||
| #13 | | 26 | 1999 | Moskva, RUS | 6'6" | 223 | L | ||
| #27 | | 24 | 2001 | Waterloo, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 185 | L | ||
2022-2023 Springfield Thunderbirds Staff
- Head CoachDrew Bannister
- Assoc. Head CoachDaniel Tkaczuk
- Asst. CoachJordan Smith
- Goaltending CoachDan Stewart
- General ManagerKevin Maxwell
- Asst. Athletic TrainerJulia Snow
- Asst. Equipment ManagerCasey Barile
- Athletic TrainerKoryd Lavimoniere
- Dir. of BroadcastingRyan Smith
- Dir. of Game OperationsLuke Pawlak
- Dir. of Media RelationsRyan Smith
- Head Equipment ManagerSteve Passineau
- PresidentNathan Costa
- Strength & Conditioning CoachAbraham Edson
- Video CoachJeff Jordan
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Springfield Thunderbirds Facts
- Plays in
- American Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Navy Blue + Blue + Red + Gold + White
- Town
- Springfield, MA, USA
Map - Founded
- 2016
2022-2023 Springfield Thunderbirds Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 18 players
- 16 players
- 6 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2025 11:05 PM UTC |  Springfield Thunderbirds |  Providence Bruins | - | AHL |
| 12/06/2025 12:00 AM UTC |  Hartford Wolf Pack | Springfield Thunderbirds | - | AHL |
| 11/29/2025 11:05 PM UTC | Springfield Thunderbirds |  Bridgeport Islanders | 2 - 3 (SO) | AHL |
| 11/28/2025 08:00 PM UTC | Bridgeport Islanders | Springfield Thunderbirds | 3 - 6 | AHL |
| 11/27/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Hartford Wolf Pack | Springfield Thunderbirds | 3 - 6 | AHL |
Latest Transactions
12/04/2025
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Leaving forSt. Louis Blues
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Joining fromFlorida Everblades
12/01/2025
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Joining fromFlorida Everblades
11/29/2025
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Leaving forFlorida Everblades
11/25/2025
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Leaving forUnknown
11/22/2025
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Leaving forSt. Louis Blues
11/21/2025
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Leaving forFlorida Everblades
Springfield Thunderbirds History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | AHL | 19 | 5 | 10 | - | - | 4 | 49 | 69 | 14 | 0.74 | 8 | -  |
| 2024-2025 | AHL | 72 | 34 | 32 | - | - | 6 | 218 | 236 | 74 | 1.03 | 6 | First round loss |
| 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
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
Operations suspended for 2020-21 season due to COVID-19.