The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced a new working affiliation agreement with the St Louis Blues effective at the start of next season.
“We are excited to announce our deal with Springfield and close our search for a new affiliate,” said Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong. “Springfield is a strong franchise in a city with a rich hockey history. Our partnership will allow us to continue to develop our players and further strengthen our franchise as a whole.”
The deal is for five years.
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