By Matt Stefano On Sunday, March 28, the Soo Thunderbirds closed out their 2020-2021 season with a 7-5 victory over the Blind River Beavers at the John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. It was also a game that saw the Thunderbirds hoist the 2021 COVID Cup. But that game also saw a total […]
By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have just completed their 22nd season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League and have been crowned 2021 COVID Cup champions. And yes, their 22nd season in the league was a different season due to COVID, but it was also a season that saw some good numbers. Here’s a […]
By Matt Stefano They just picked up their second win of the season back on Tuesday night against Espanola, but tonight they will be back in action for a rematch against the very same Espanola Express team at 7:00 p.m. at the John Rhodes Community Centre. Tonight the Soo Thunderbirds will face the Espsnola Express […]
By Matt Stefano After picking up their first win of the season just over two weeks ago in Blind River, the Soo Thunderbirds returned to the John Rhodes Community Centre on Tuesday, December 15th as they took on the Espanola Express, who came in as the top team the NOJHL’s West Division. And talk about […]
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 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 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 […]
