By Matt Stefano After eliminating the Blind River Beavers four-games-to-none in the NOJHL West Division semifinal series back on Monday, April 11 in Blind River, the Soo Thunderbirds continued postseason action on Tuesday, April 19 as they took on the Soo Eagles in game 1 of the NOJHL West Division final series at the John […]
By Matt Stefano A three-goal second period was once again the difference for the Soo Thunderbirds on Monday night! After scoring three times in the second period in Sunday afternoon’s 4-2 victory over the Blind River Beavers in game 3 of the NOJHL West Division semifinal series, the Soo Thunderbirds had a 3-goal second period […]
By Matt Stefano Playoff hockey is finally back and it all starts tonight! Tonight your Soo Thunderbirds will be in action for their first game of postseason play as they will take on the Blind River Beavers in game 1 of the NOJHL’s West Division semifinal series, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the John Rhodes […]
By Matt Stefano The 2021-2022 regular season is now officially in the books and for the Soo Thunderbirds, it was nothing but a successful one! And as we get set for postseason action which is just under a week away, let’s take a look at some of the things our Soo Thunderbirds did during the […]
Brock Santa Maria’s power play tally at the 18:49 mark of the second period last night turned out to be the game-winner, as the Soo Thunderbirds went on to defeat the Hearst Lumberjacks by a score of 2-1 at the John Rhodes. Santa Maria, who scored the game-winning goal, also helped lead the Thunderbirds to […]
By Matt Stefano The holiday season is officially upon us and the Soo Thunderbirds are now on Christmas break until January 7. And with already 28 games officially behind them, let’s take a look at how the team and some players did – by the numbers. 1. That’s where the Soo Thunderbirds currently sit in […]
By Matt Stefano If you take penalties against the Soo Thunderbirds, chances are they are going to hurt you! And that’s exactly what the Thunderbirds did to the Espanola Express on Friday night in Espanola. On Friday night, the Soo Thunderbirds scored three power goals on eight power play opportunities as they went on to […]
By Matt Stefano Santa was a big help! On Friday night, Soo Thunderbirds captain Brock Santa Maria scored two goals, including one on the power play as the Thunderbirds went on to defeat the Elliot Lake Red Wings by a score of 3-2 at the John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. The victory […]
By Matt Stefano Different rink, same two teams! Friday night hockey takes place tonight at the John Rhodes Community Centre as your Soo Thunderbirds will have their second straight meeting against the Greater Sudbury Cubs, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Thunderbirds are entering tonight’s game with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses and 1 […]
By Matt Stefano For the first time in Cubs history, the Greater Sudbury Cubs fans had nothing to cheer about for the whole game. And the Soo Thunderbirds were the reason why! On Sunday night, the Soo Thunderbirds handed the Greater Sudbury Cubs their first shutout loss in team history as they blanked them by […]
