Weekend Preview: Kenai River Brown Bears

Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Jr. Blues are heading north – way north. The team has flown up to Soldotna, Alaska for a pivotal Midwest Division matchup against the Kenai River Brown Bears starting tomorrow night at 7:00 pm AKDST (10:00 pm CST). The Jr. Blues are currently 5-7-2-1 and sit in fifth place in […]

Springfield Jr. Blues Alumni Report #4

Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Jr. Blues have over 90 alumni playing in higher junior hockey leagues, college hockey, or professional hockey. Here is a recap of some of our alumni. Eric McKenna (2005-06) – Kowloon Warriors, CIHL HK Eric McKenna (Antigonish, NS, CAN) played for the Jr. Blues in the mid-2000’s and has made […]

Jr. Blues Rally Late, Fall in Overtime

Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Jr. Blues wrapped up their three game homestand against the Magicians with a 5-4 overtime loss on Saturday night. The loss in extra time dropped the Jr. Blues record to 5-7-2-1.  Despite the outcomes of the games Thursday and Friday, the Jr. Blues resiliency was on display Saturday night as […]

Jr. Blues Fall to the Magicians

Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Jr. Blues were defeated by the Minnesota Magicians 5-1 last night, dropping the team to 5-6-1-1 on the season. Spencer DenBeste (Marquette, MI) scored his third goal of the season in the loss. Despite being outshot 42-29, Minnesota was in control the majority of the game. Two first period goals […]

Springfield Jr. Blues Alumni Report Pt. 3

Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Jr. Blues have over 90 alumni playing in higher junior hockey leagues, college hockey, or professional hockey. Here is a recap of some of our alumni. Tyler Parks (2011-12); Rapid City Rush, ECHL Tyler Parks (Imperial, MO) is currently playing for the Rapid City Rush of the ECHL. In two […]

Weekend Recap: Janesville Jets

Janesville, WI – The Springfield Jr. Blues split the weekend series with the Janesville Jets and took two important points in what proved to be a physical, hard fought matchup. Springfield is now 5-5-1-1 and remains in 5th place in the Midwest Division. Friday’s game started out badly for Springfield as Janesville scored less than […]

Weekend Preview: Janesville Jets

Janesville, Wisconsin – The Springfield Jr. Blues are poised to take on the Janesville Jets this weekend in a two game series with a lot on the line. Springfield is determined to right the ship and get back to winning, while Janesville looks to continue their hot play as of late. Springfield is heading into […]

Springfield Jr. Blues Alumni Report Pt. 2

Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Jr. Blues have over 90 alumni playing in higher junior hockey leagues, college hockey, or professional hockey. Here is a recap of some of our alumni. Tommy Nappier (2015-16) Ohio State University, NCAA Tommy Nappier (St. Louis, MO) started off his 2018-19 season at Ohio State University with a 3-0 […]

Brainin, Puricelli Earn Honorable Mentions

Springfield, Illinois – The Springfield Jr. Blues, proud member of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are proud to announce that forwards Max Brainin (Buffalo Grove, IL) and Brandon Puricelli (St. Louis, MO) were named Honorable Mentions for the Midwest Division Star of the Week. Brainin, who is in his second season here in the […]

Jr. Blues Fail to Break Magicians Spell

Richfield, Minnesota – The Springfield Jr. Blues rallied in the 3rd period Saturday night against the Minnesota Magicians but fell short of the comeback, losing 5-4 in a shootout. Springfield’s record drops to 4-4-1-1 on the campaign and puts them in sole possession of 5th place in the Midwest Division. Minnesota jumped out to an […]