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Springfield Thunderbirds
/ˈsprɪŋ.fiːld ˈθʌn.dɚ.bɝdz/ or SPRING-feeld THUHN-dər-burd-z
Definition
1
A professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL), based in Springfield, Massachusetts, known for their aggressive playstyle and bird-of-prey mascot.
2
The franchise, established in 2016, plays home games at the MassMutual Center and serves as the primary affiliate for the NHL's St. Louis Blues.
Examples
The Springfield Thunderbirds swooped in for a last-second goal, turning the game into a real feather-ruffler.
Fans at the rink chanted for the Springfield Thunderbirds like they were summoning a storm of slapshots.
Betting on the Springfield Thunderbirds felt risky until they thunderstruck the playoffs with unexpected flair.
My buddy's Springfield Thunderbirds jersey is so worn, it looks like it's been through a hockey apocalypse.