By Matt Stefano Die-hard hockey fans in the Soo have waited long enough, but now the wait is finally over! The Soo Thunderbirds will play the first game of their 2020-2021 regular season tonight at 7:00 p.m. against the Blind River Beavers at the John Rhodes Community Centre. LAST SEASON In eight meetings against the […]
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 […]
By Matt Stefano After getting a taste of NOJHL action for the first time since February 29th on Friday night at the John Rhodes, the Soo Thunderbirds were right back in action on Saturday night for the second game on their preseason schedule as they were in Blind River to take on the Blind River […]
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. […]
By Matt Stefano Just over a month ago, the Soo Thunderbirds signed 16 year old forward Tyson Doucette for the upcoming season. And today, it was announced that now his older brother Jacob will also be joining him in the orange and blue. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have signed 2001 birth […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have acquired 2001 birth year forward Ryan Williams from the CCHL2’s Richmond Royals in exchange for a player development fee. Williams, who comes from Edmonton, Alberta, played with three teams during the 2019-2020 season, including the Cochrane Crunch, Elliot Lake Wildcats and Richmond Royals. […]
By Matt Stefano Just over a month ago, the Soo Thunderbirds signed Korah Colts captain Kaden Dundas for the upcoming season. And today, they have inked another player out of high school hockey. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have signed local forward Ethan Novello. Novello, who turned 17 years old back on […]
By Matt Stefano Three weeks ago on September 24th, the Soo Thunderbirds signed goaltender and Calgary, Alberta native Scott Young out of Sweden, and yesterday on October 15th, they added another netminder by signing Alex Bugeja. Bugeja, who is a 2001 birth year netminder, spent last season with the Superior International Junior Hockey League’s Fort […]
By Matt Stefano He spent last season with the Great North Midget League’s Soo Greyhounds Midget AAA club, but now he’s moving up to Junior A to join the Bird Nest. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have signed 2004 birth year forward Tyson Doucette. Doucette, who stands 5’5 and weighs 165 pounds, […]
By Matt Stefano He played between the pipes last season in Sweden, but now he’s coming to the Soo to play in net for the Birds. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they have signed 2000 birth year goaltender Scott Young. Young, who stands 6’5 and weighs 180 pounds, suited up for a pair […]
