SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallonannounced today that the club has loaned forward Chase Balisy to Florida's American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.

 

Balisy, 25, appeared in eight games with Florida. The 5-foot-11, 179-pound native of Fullerton, Calif., has produced nine points (4-5-9) over 13 games with Springfield this season.

 

He was originally selected by the Nashville Predators in the sixth round (170th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft. 

 

Springfield Thunderbirds fans are encouraged to visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com to learn more about Thunderbirds Season Ticket Memberships. Packages start at just $12 per game, and Thunderbirds Full Season Ticket Members receive the most benefits, including a refillable collector’s mug and a commemorative jersey. For more information or to order now, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visitwww.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.