Blues assign defenseman Matt Kessel to Thunderbirds after 27 games

masslive.com February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

The St. Louis Blues have assigned defenseman Matthew Kessel to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Kessel, 24, played 27 games for the Blues this season, recording three assists and 10 penalty minutes. In the AHL, Kessel has performed well, scoring 11 points in 17 games. He has a total of 10 points in 68 NHL games and 55 points in 139 AHL games. The Thunderbirds will resume play after the AHL All-Star Break, starting with a game against the Providence Bruins on Friday. The following night, they will host the Ice-O-Topes Night event in Springfield.


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