Stevenson and Theriault graduate from the OHL

By Matt Stefano There was no Ontario Hockey League season this year due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, but it still would’ve been the final junior hockey season for two former Soo Thunderbirds. Former Soo Thunderbird forwards Keegan Stevenson and Lucas Theriault have officially graduated this year from the Ontario Hockey League. KEEGAN STEVENSON After spending […]

Former Thunderbird Lucas Theriault is heading to York

By Matt Stefano He just completed his first season with the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs, but now he will be heading to university this fall. It was announced yesterday that former Soo Thunderbird and current Niagara IceDogs forward Lucas Theriault has committed to the OUA’s York Lions for the 2021-2022 season. In 48 games […]

Stevenson heading to the Marlies

By Matt Stefano Another Soo Thunderbirds graduate is heading to the pros! The American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies have announced today that they signed former Soo Thunderbirds forward Keegan Stevenson to an amateur tryout. Stevenson, who turned 20 years old back on New Year’s Eve, played one season with the Soo Thunderbirds in 2016-2017, where […]

Thunderbirds graduate Robert Calisti gets amateur tryout with Belleville Senators

By Matt Stefano The American Hockey League’s Belleville Senators have announced today that they have signed former Soo Thunderbird and current Soo Greyhounds star defenceman Robert Calisti to an amateur tryout. Calisti, who is coming off his second full season with the Ontario Hockey League’s Soo Greyhounds, led all Hound blueliners in scoring last season […]

Walker’s hat trick leads Express past Thunderbirds

By Matt Stefano After picking up back to back victories on home ice against the Espanola Express and outscoring them 13-3 overall, the Soo Thunderbirds hit the road to Espanola for a rare Saturday afternoon game against the Express at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. Saturday afternoon’s game was also the third straight meeting between […]

Thunderbirds return to the Rhodes tonight to take on Express

By Matt Stefano After picking up their first victory of the season against the Blind River Beavers sixteen days ago in Blind River, the Soo Thunderbirds are getting set to return to action tonight at 7:00 p.m. as they will take on the Espanola Express at the John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. […]

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. […]

Thunderbirds acquire Wood

By Matt Stefano He played four games as an affiliate player with the Soo Thunderbirds back in the 2016-2017 season, but now he’s coming back as a full time member! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that they acquired local forward Caleb Wood from the Soo Eagles in exchange for a player development fee. Last […]

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 […]

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