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Springfield Thunderbirds’ promotional schedule includes Stanley from ‘The Office,' Brian Scalabrine, Roberto Luongo...

The Springfield Thunderbirds have officially announced their promotional schedule for the 2019-20 season, bringing back several mainstay events while introducing new events that should entice fans to the MassMutual Center all season.

“We as staff look to set a high bar when it comes to meeting our fans’ expectations,” Thunderbirds president Nathan Costa said. “After sealing names such as David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez for past events, we wanted to try and go to that level again. The main figure that we recently pushed at was Rob Gronkowski, but unfortunately at this point, it wasn’t financially feasible. So after that attempt, we decided to take that one-night investment and spread it across four nights to give the fans more value this year.”

Those four nights are now: Roberto Luongo Night (Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:05 p.m.), The Office Holiday Party featuring Stanley AKA Leslie David Baker (Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:05 p.m.), “What If?” Night (Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:05 p.m.) and Celtic Night featuring Brian Scalabrine (Saturday, March 14 at 7:05 p.m.).

The season begins with the team’s home opener on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Fans are encouraged to attend the Thunderbirds’ Fourth-Annual Opening Night Block Party presented by Community Bank at downtown’s Court Square to enjoy live music, food, and beverages between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Below is the full list of Thunderbirds’ promotional nights. If interested in attending any of these promotional events listed below, click here.

• Opening Night presented by MGM Springfield & Pregame Block Party presented by Community Bank N.A.:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Sat., Oct. 5, 7:05 p.m. ET)

Kids Opening Day/Sunday Funday featuring appearances from both Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear and Woody:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Charlotte Checkers, Sun., Oct. 6, 3:05 p.m. ET)

• Ok-T-Bird-Fest:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Belleville Senators, Sat., Oct. 26, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Roberto Luongo Night:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, Sat., Nov. 2, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• T-Birds 101 - School Day Game presented by MassMutual & Fontaine Bros. Construction:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Weds., Nov. 13, 10:35 a.m. ET)

• Hockey Fights Cancer Night (Specialty Jerseys):

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins, Sat., Nov. 23, 7:05 p.m. ET

• Boomer Claus:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Laval Rocket, Sat., Nov. 30, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Teddy Bear Toss presented by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Laval Rocket, Sat., Dec. 7, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• The Office Holiday Party featuring Stanley AKA Leslie David Baker:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins, Sat., Dec. 14, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Star Wars Night:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Fri., Dec. 20, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Ring in the New Year presented by MGM Springfield / Boomer Bobblehead presented by Stop & Shop:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins, Fri., Dec. 27, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Blast from the Past Night presented by MassMutual - Springfield Indians Specialty Throwback Jerseys:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins, Sat., Jan. 11, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Hometown Heroes Night presented by United Bank ft. Special Appearance by Mike Eruzione (Specialty Jerseys):

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Sat., Jan. 25, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• “What If?” Night presented by Balise:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hartford Wolf Pack, Sat., Feb. 1, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Military Appreciation Night presented by King Ward Coach Lines:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins, Sat., Feb. 9, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Pink in the Rink presented by Baystate Health to benefit Rays of Hope (Specialty Jerseys):

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins, Sat., March 7, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Celtic Night (Brian Scalabrine Appearance):

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Utica Comets, Sat., March 14, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Pucks N’ Paws Night presented by Dave’s Soda & Pet City, Lexington Group:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Charlotte Checkers, Sat., March 28, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Fan Appreciation Weekend Giveaways / 3-2-1 Friday presented by Tommy Car Auto Group / MGM Springfield Pregame Concert Series:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, Fri., April 10, 7:05 p.m. ET)

• Fan Appreciation Weekend Giveaways / Pregame Block Party presented by Community Bank N.A.:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Charlotte Checkers, Sat., April 11, 7:05 p.m. ET)

And lastly, here’s a full list of the team’s Sunday Funday schedule:

• Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear and Woody:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Charlotte Checkers, Sun., Oct. 6, 3:05 p.m. ET)

• Baby Shark & Mama Shark:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs Laval Rocket, Sun., Oct. 27, 5:05 p.m. ET)

• Disney’s Mulan:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Syracuse Crunch, Sun., Feb. 23, 5:05 p.m. ET)

• Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants:

(Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hartford Wolf Pack, Sun., March 8, 3:05 p.m. ET)