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LV 3
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T-Birds Sign F Matt DeMelis to One-Year AHL Contract

Oct 23, 2026
Written By: Ryan Smith

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that the team has signed forward Matt DeMelis to a one-year, two-way AHL contract. DeMelis will remain with the T-Birds' ECHL affiliates, the Worcester Railers.

DeMelis, 27, is in his third professional season, all with Worcester. The Hingham, Mass., native appeared in all 72 games for the Railers in 2025-26 and set career highs with 19 goals, 23 assists and 42 points. Over his first two ECHL seasons, he has totaled 68 points (28g-40a) in 132 games, including 26 points (9g-17a) in 60 games as a rookie in 2024-25.

Prior to turning pro, DeMelis played five seasons at Northeastern University (2019-24), totaling 50 points (20g-30a) in 152 games.

2026-27 season and individual game tickets are on sale now. Reserve your seats at SpringfieldThunderbirds.com or call (413) 739-GOAL (4625).

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