By Matt Stefano From the gateway city to the lock city. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Monday that they have signed 2005-birth-year goaltender Kolton Bourret for the upcoming season. Bourret, who turned 17-years-old back on May 8, spent last season with the Great North Under-18 Hockey League’s North Bay Trappers Under-18 club, where he […]
By Matt Stefano Just over three months ago, the Soo Thunderbirds were crowned Copeland Cup McNamara Trophy champions for the 5th time in franchise history, thanks to a 3-2 overtime victory against the Hearst Lumberjacks in game 7 of the NOJHL final at the John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. But now it’s […]
By Matt Stefano A player from Quebec is joining the Bird nest. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Wednesday that they have signed forward and Bromont, Quebec native Ludovic Raymond for the 2022-2023 season. “We are happy to welcome Ludovic to our program,” said Soo Thunderbirds assistant coach and general manager Jamie Henderson. “Ludovic is […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have been busy the last couple of weeks getting players out of BC to join the Bird nest. First, on Wednesday, July 27, the Soo Thunderbirds acquired forward and Trail, British, Columbia native Mitchell Daines from the Castlegar Rebels in exchange for a player development fee. And now, on […]
By Matt Stefano Another player from BC is joining the Bird nest! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Wednesday that they have acquired forward and Trail, British Columbia native Mitchell Daines from the KIJHL’s Castlegar Rebels in exchange for a player development fee. ”We are happy to welcome Mitchell and his family to the Thunderbirds,” said […]
By Matt Stefano From a Thunderbird to an Eagle. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Tuesday that they have traded forward Kenny Belanger Jr. to the Soo Eagles in exchange for a player development fee. “Kenny worked really hard last season and he was looking for more of an opportunity and a bigger role,” said […]
By Matt Stefano Chitter is moving up to the Q! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Monday that defenceman Mason Chitaroni has signed with the QMJHL’s Acadie Bathurst Titan for the 2022-2023 season. “We are really happy for Mason and his family to earn an opportunity with the Titan,” said Soo Thunderbirds assistant coach and […]
By Matt Stefano Oldham and Arbs are becoming Cougars. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Wednesday that graduates Russell Oldham and Colby Arbour have both committed to the Sault College Cougars men’s hockey team for the 2022-2023 season. “We are thrilled to see both Russell and Colby continue their education at Sault College,” said Soo […]
Burls is on the move. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Tuesday that they have traded 2002-birth-year defenceman Zane Burleigh to the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Caledon Admirals in exchange for a player development fee. Burleigh, who played one season with the Soo Thunderbirds during 2021-2022, scored once and set up 7 others in 46 […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Wednesday that they have signed 2003-birth-year forward Ryan Blackburn for the 2022-2023 season. Blackburn, who is from Allendale, Michigan, began playing last season with the GOJHL’s Leamington Flyers, where he notched 3 goals and 7 assists in 23 regular season games. He then finished last season […]
