SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Thunderbirds announced their initial training camp roster ahead of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday.

Among the 33 players who will suit up when training camp opens on Tuesday are 17 returning Thunderbirds who skated in at least one game during the 2024-25 season.

Returning veteran leaders include captain and T-Birds all-time leading scorer Matthew Peca, who enters the season one point away from becoming the first T-Bird to eclipse 200 points with the club.

Other notable players on the initial camp roster include veteran forwards Matt Luff (45 points in 50 games last season), Hugh McGing (34 points in 68 games last season), and Nikita Alexandrov (49 points in 48 games last season). As well as defenseman Corey Schueneman (20 points, +8 in 63 games last season)

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