With the AHL season fast approaching, the Springfield Thunderbirds have announced a contest where fans can vote on the name of the team's new mascot.

Using the form below, you can suggest a name for the Thunderbird who will represent Springfield's new AHL team at home games this year.

The Thunderbirds will open their inaugural season at Lehigh Valley on Oct. 15. Their home opener comes Oct. 22, against St. John's, at 7:05 p.m. at the MassMutual Center. The full schedule can be found here.

One randomly selected person who votes for the winning name will receive four tickets to the home opener on Oct. 22, as well as access to the team's High-Five Tunnel.