The Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds provide a competitive hockey experience for boys and girls players at all age levels. Offering structured hockey development programs, the Jr. Thunderbirds’ rosters include players from over 20 states and Canada.

We are a Tier 1 National Bound program.  Our teams play in the highly competitive E9 and Boston Hockey Leagues; widely considered one of the top leagues in New England. 

The Jr. Thunderbirds, formerly known as the Springfield Rifles, partnered up with the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds on Feb. 9, 2022.

For information on becoming a Jr. T-Bird, email us by clicking Here

The 2024 JR Thunderbirds Fall Invitational will take place 9/14 and 9/15 at Olympia in West Springfield, UMass-Amherst and other Western Massachusetts rinks. 

Head to Invitational Headquarters for full schedule

Head to Invitational live scoreboard HERE

Teams participating will play a minimum of three games. No Gate fee! Fans are FREE!

The Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds have the following openings:

2017 1 Skater & 1 Goalie

2016 Full

2015 1 Skater & 1 Goalie

2014 2 Skaters & 1 Goalie

2013 1 Skater & 1 Goalie

2012 Full

2011 Full

2010 2 Skaters & 1 Goalie

2009 Full

Please contact General Manager, Cory Chianciola cchianciola@comcast.net

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The Springfield Jr. T-Birds are one of the fastest growing youth hockey organizations in New England. This growth, based in the success of our players, was formed in the “T-Bird Way” - balancing both hockey development and competition.