Bugeja makes 41 saves, Thunderbirds double up Beavers

By Matt Stefano After doubling up the Blind River Beavers by a score of 8-4 in game one of the COVID Cup series back on Sunday afternoon, the Soo Thunderbirds were back in action on Thursday night for game two of the series at the John Rhodes Community Centre. Thursday night’s game also saw the […]

Soo Thunderbirds 2020-2021 Season Preview

By Matt Stefano It didn’t happen in September! It didn’t happen in October! But now for the first time ever, it’s starting up here in November! The Soo Thunderbirds will officially kick off their 2020-2021 regular season on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m, when they take on the Blind River Beavers at the John […]

Thunderbirds Preseason Preview

By Matt Stefano Well hockey fans in Sault Ste. Marie, You’ve waited long enough and had to stay safe, but now hockey is officially back! The Soo Thunderbirds will be on the ice tonight for their first preseason game of the year 2020 as they will take on the Blind River Beavers at 7:00 p.m. […]

Toms Joins The Bird Nest

By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have announced yesterday that they have signed local defenceman Connor Toms. Toms, who stands 5,10 and weighs 178 pounds, spent last season with the Great North Midget League’s Soo Junior Greyhounds, where he led all team defensemen in goals (9), assists (17) and points (26) through 39 regular season […]

Thunderbirds Throwback Thursday: (Brett Perlini 2006-2008)

By Matt Stefano Welcome to week No. 2 of Thunderbirds Throwback Thursday! In these Throwback Thursdays, we always take the time to reflect on past Soo Thunderbirds top scorers. In last week’s edition, we went all the way back to the Thunderbirds inaugural season (1999-2000), when they were led in scoring by Patrick Jarrett. But […]

Savard’s three assists lead Thunderbirds to 30th victory

By Matt Stefano After dropping a 4-3 overtime decision to the Espanola Express back on Sunday afternoon in Espanola, the Soo Thunderbirds were back on home ice on Friday night as they took on the Blind River Beavers at the John Rhodes Community Centre. Friday night’s game also marked the final home game on the […]

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