COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Saturday that five players have cleared waivers and been assigned to the Springfield Falcons, the club's American Hockey League affiliate.

The players assigned to Springfield are forwards Cody Bass, Nick Drazenovic, Andrew Joudrey and Ryan Russell; and defenseman Nick Holden.

Springfield, which is set to begin its third season as the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, is scheduled to open training camp on Sept. 28.