The Springfield Falcons were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL). They played in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and were the top affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals were the Hartford Wolf Pack and the Providence Bruins. Their mascot is a falcon named Screech. On March 25, 2010, the Falcons announced that they will be the AHL affiliate for the Columbus Blue Jackets beginning with the 2010-11 AHL season, It is a one-year affiliation agreement with a one-year option.