Welcome to the Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds
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
Coach Doug Janik
Jr. Tbirds & Springfield Rangers News
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
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Jr. T-birds Player Openings
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
#rolltbirds
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.
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.
BREEDING SUCCESS
WALL OF FAME: PRO
Congrats to former JR TBird Ryan Leonard! 8th overall pick by the Capitals in 2023 NHL Draft
Congrats to Pope Francis Prep: 2022-23 MA State Champs!