By Matt Stefano For the first time in this playoff season, the Soo Thunderbirds did not get a win in game 5. And now because of it, they will be fighting for their season in game 6 of the NOJHL final this Sunday night at the John Rhodes. On Wednesday night, the Soo Thunderbirds gave […]
Santa delivered some insurance! Brock Santa Maria’s goal at the 9:16 mark of third period last night turned out to be the insurance goal of the game, as the T-Birds went on to defeat the Timmins Rock 4-0 in game 2 of the NOJHL final.
By Matt Stefano After picking up back-to-back 5-2 victories against the Greater Sudbury Cubs in game 1 and in game 2 of the NOJHL West Division final series last week in Sudbury, the Soo Thunderbirds will now be back on John Rhodes ice tonight for game 3 of series, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Thunderbirds, […]
By Matt Stefano When Soo Thunderbirds captain Brock Santa Maria scores a goal in a playoff game, it usually turns out to be the game-winner. And on Monday night in game 3, he did it again! Brock Santa Maria’s power play goal at the 11:16 mark of the second period proved to be the game-winner, […]
By Matt Stefano One-hundred. That’s how many games it will be for tonight for Soo Thunderbird defenceman Kaden Dundas. When the Soo Thunderbirds hit the ice tonight at 7:00 p.m. for their home game against the Elliot Lake Red Wings at the John Rhodes, tonight’s game will mark the 100th career NOJHL game for Soo […]
By Matt Stefano When Soo Thunderbirds assistant captain Michael Chaffay skates on Blind River Community Centre ice tomorrow night in Blind River, tomorrow night’s game will also mark a milestone game for the 20-year-old Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native. Tomorrow night in Blind River, Chaffay will suit up for his 100th career Northern Ontario Junior […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have extended their winning streak to five games for the second time this season. After trailing the Soo Eagles 1-0 after twenty minutes of play, the Soo Thunderbirds came back to score three unanswered goals, including two in the second period, as they defeated the Soo Eagles by a […]
By Matt Stefano After picking up a 2-1 victory in a shootout back on Wednesday night in the Soo and extending their winning streak to four games, the Soo Thunderbirds are now getting set to take on the Soo Eagles tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the John Rhodes Community Centre. The Thunderbirds, who are entering […]
A present from Santa! Brock Santa Maria’s goal just 3:26 into overtime turned out to be the cup winning goal as the Soo Thunderbirds defeated the Hearst Lumberjacks 3-2 in game 7 of the NOJHL final. (Video courtesy of HockeyTV.com)
By Matt Stefano A series is never over until it’s over! Just ask your 2022 NOJHL champion Soo Thunderbirds. After starting the NOJHL final series down 3-games-to-none against the Hearst Lumberjacks, the Soo Thunderbirds came all the way back to win their fourth game in a row on Thursday night in game 7, as they […]
