Gallivan signs with the Battalion

By Matt Stefano He just scored his first goal of the season last night in Espanola, and now today, he just scored an OHL contract with the Troops! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that rookie defenceman Declan Gallivan has signed with the Ontario Hockey League’s North Bay Battalion. Gallivan, who was drafted by the […]

Truchan re-signs with the Thunderbirds

By Matt Stefano It’s true. Truchy is coming back! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Thursday that they have re-signed 2003-birth-year forward Jackson Truchan for the 2023-2024 season. “I’m really happy to be re-signing with the Thunderbirds again,” said Truchan, who was named the Thunderbirds Rookie of the Year last season. “I love everything about […]

Looking ahead to the Thunderbirds 25th season in the NOJHL

By Matt Stefano Exactly one month from today, the puck will drop on the Soo Thunderbirds 2023-2024 season. And this season, it will also be the Thunderbirds 25th season in the NOJHL! On September 8, 2023, the Soo Thunderbirds will kick off their 25th season in the NOJHL against their International Bridge rivals the Soo […]

T-Birds re-acquire Ouellet from Truro

By Matt Stefano A familiar face is coming back to the Bird nest! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Tuesday that they have re-acquired forward Kelsey Ouellet from the MHL’s Truro Bearcats. In exchange for Ouellet, the Bearcats will get the CJHL rights to defenceman Mason Chitaroni (Who now plays for Acadie-Bathurst Titan). “We are […]

T-Birds acquire Ebrahim

By Matt Stefano He started last season as a Wolf. Ended last season as a Flame. And starting now this season, he will be hitting the ice with the T-Birds! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Sunday that they have acquired 2004-birth-year forward Grayson Ebrahim from the QJAAAHL’s Gatineau Flames in exchange for a player […]

Beaupre returning to T-Birds for one more season

By Matt Stefano Beaups is back! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Friday that forward Daniel Beaupre has re-signed with the team for the 2023-2024 season. Beaupre, who is a 2003-birth-year forward, will also be entering his final season of junior hockey. “We are very excited to welcome Daniel back for his final season of […]

T-Birds sign Degagne as a free agent

By Matt Stefano Another player from Quebec is joining the T-Birds. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Monday that they have signed 2004-birth-year forward and Blainville, Quebec native Thomas Degagne as a free agent. Degagne, who stands 5-foot-8 and weighs 160 pounds, split time last season with the MHL’s Grand Falls Rapids and the QJAAHL’s […]

Thunderbird graduates Gibson and Foster get drafted by NHL teams

By Matt Stefano June 29, 2023 was a great day for two Soo Thunderbird graduates in Nashville, Tennessee! In the second and final day of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft (Which was held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville), former Soo Thunderbirds defenceman Andrew Gibson was taken in the 2nd round (42nd overall) by the Detroit […]

T-Birds trade Joseph to Trenton

By Matt Stefano Joe is on the go. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Monday that they have traded defenceman Ranon “Joe” Joseph to the OJHL’s Trenton Golden Hawks in exchange for a player development fee. Joseph, who just turned 20-years-old on back on May 25, played in 14 games with the T-Birds last season, […]

Kolby Fellinger is returning to the T-Birds

By Matt Stefano Felly is back! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Monday that defenceman Kolby Fellinger will be returning to the team for the 2023-2024 season. Fellinger, who is a 2003-birth-year defenceman, will also be entering his final season of junior hockey. “It’s great to welcome back such an important piece to our team […]

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