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!
Coaches have been set! Athletes have been working hard on & off the ice..24-25 season we are ready!
Interested in becoming a Jr. T-bird or Springfield Rangers?
Contact Cory Chianciola
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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Jr. Thunderbirds Hockey School Co-Director Matt Foley and his Belfast Giant teammates won the prestigious Challenge Cup trophy yesterday in Belfast defeating the Fife Flyers 8-3 in the Championship game.