St. Louis Blues NHL AHL assignment Hugh McGing Springfield Thunderbirds hockey news update.
Dive into the latest from the St. Louis Blues as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announces the assignment of forward Hugh McGing to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.
McGing, a 27-year-old native of Chicago, Illinois, made a brief recall to the NHL Blues, appearing in three games and notching two points (one goal, one assist). This season, he has suited up for 18 games with the Thunderbirds, tallying six points (four goals, two assists) and accumulating 25 penalty minutes.
Over his career, McGing has racked up an impressive 156 points (60 goals, 96 assists) across 298 AHL regular-season games, along with 235 penalty minutes. Originally drafted by the Blues in the fifth round, 138th overall, in the 2018 NHL Draft.
Stay tuned for more on this roster shake-up and how it impacts the Thunderbirds’ lineup.
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