The Thunderbirds and the Saint Louis Blues have extended their affiliation contract for another seven years. The American Hockey League also announced plans to keep its headquarters in Springfield, where it has been for the last 58 years.

The Springfield Thunderbirds and the NHL St. Louis Blues have agreed to extend their affiliation for another 7 years.

Zach Dean among latest of notable cuts, leaves Bolduc, Perunovich, Tucker, P.O. Joseph among notables fighting to remain on opening night roster

Today, the Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues announced the extension of their affiliation agreement through the end of the 2030-31 season. The deal further solidifies the long-term future of the American Hockey League in Springfield,

A big announcement Friday morning at the MassMutual Center has the Springfield Thunderbirds definitely feeling ‘the Blues’ but that’s a good thing as the team explained to all their fans looking to keep hockey in Springfield for a long time to come.

The St. Louis Blues and Springfield Thunderbirds announced the extension of their affiliation agreement through the end of the 2030-31 season. The deal further solidifies the long-term future of the American Hockey League in Springfield, one of the league’s charter cities.

SPRINGFIELD - On Friday morning, the Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues announced the extension of their affiliation agreement through the end of the 2030-31 season. The deal further solidifies the long-term future of the American Hockey League in Springfield, one of the league’s charter cities.

The Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team and MGM Springfield will be continuing their partnership for five more seasons.

The Blues have used Springfield as their AHL club for the last three seasons, and the extension will keep the relationship for at least another seven seasons.