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    Congrats to Pope Francis Prep: 2022-23 MA State Champs!

    Jr. Thunderbirds, 2023 USA Hockey National Champions

    Congrats, Jr. Thunderbirds Hockey School Co-Director Matt Foley!


    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.

    Welcome to the Jr. T-Birds

    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. Teams play in the Elite 9, Boston Hockey, NGHL, Premier Hockey League of New England, and Massachusetts Selects Hockey League.

    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 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.

    WALL OF FAME: COLLEGE

    RIFLES COLLEGE COMMITTMENTS

    BREEDING SUCCESS

    WALL OF FAME: PRO