By Matt Stefano Last night marked the home and season opener for the defending NOJHL and Central Canada champion Soo Thunderbirds at the Essar Centre. It also marked the return of the Soo Eagles back to the NOJHL for the first time since 2011-2012 and once again the cross border rivalry tradition was back. Prior […]

By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today they have signed 1998 birth year forwards Darian and Drake Pilon. Last season with the Batchewana Attack, Darian had 18 goals and 46 points through 35 games along with 107 penalty minutes. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native stands 5’10 and 170 lbs. Drake, who also […]