ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues General Manager Alexander Steen announced today that the Blues have assigned defenseman Marc-Andre Gaudet to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Gaudet skated in 53 games for the Thunderbirds in 2025-26, recording 20 points (5g, 15a). The 22-year-old added four points (1g, 3a) in 11 Calder Cup Playoff games for Springfield.

The T-Birds open training camp this week, with preseason exhibition games slated for Friday in Springfield and Saturday in Providence, each against the Bruins. Both preseason games will feature a 7:05 p.m. puck drop.

Thunderbirds' 2026-27 season tickets are available now - fans can reserve their seat by visiting www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com or by calling (413) 739-GOAL (4625).