Springfield Thunderbirds Commit to Stay as Part of $93M Deal

Representatives of the Springfield Thunderbirds ownership group said the team will remain in Springfield and extend its lease for at least five years following the state's $93,000,000 modernization pledge. "The Springfield Thunderbirds... will be staying here and extending their lease for at least the next 5 years," the governor said during her remarks, citing the team's role as a community anchor.

Owners present at the event praised the team's economic contribution and presented a Thunderbirds jersey to Governor Maura Healey. An ownership representative told the crowd the team and its partners are committed to making the arena a world-class home, noting the team's strong attendance history and the franchise's contribution to downtown activity.