ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations/General Manager Doug Armstrong released the following statement regarding the Springfield Thunderbirds' announcement that they will opt out of the 2020-21 American Hockey League season:
Thunderbirds opt out of 2020-21 AHL season
Blues, Canucks will share affiliation with the Utica Comets for upcoming season
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