Thirty-nine shots not enough, Thunderbirds get blanked by Eagles

By Matt Stefano After defeating the Espanola Express by a score of 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night in Espanola, the Soo Thunderbirds were right back in action on Sunday afternoon at the John Rhodes for a matinee game against the Soo Eagles. Both the Soo Eagles and the Soo Thunderbirds also entered Sunday afternoon’s […]

Game preview: Thunderbirds take on Eagles this afternoon

By Matt Stefano There will be two Birds battling out this afternoon in Sault, Ontario as your Soo Thunderbirds will take on their cross-border rivals, the Soo Eagles at the John Rhodes Community Centre, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Thunderbirds are entering this afternoon’s game with a record of 7 wins, 1 loss and 1 […]

The International Bridge rivalry returns tonight

By Matt Stefano They haven’t played against each other in 587 days, but now they will be back at it again tonight! The International Bridge rivalry returns tonight at the John Rhodes as your Soo Thunderbirds will take on their cross-border rivals, the Soo Eagles, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Eagles are entering tonight’s game […]

Wood commits to Sault College Cougars

By Matt Stefano Knock on wood Sault College Cougars hockey club. You now have yourself forward Caleb Wood! The Soo Thunderbirds have announced today that forward Caleb Wood has committed to the ACHA Division 2 Sault College Cougars hockey club for the upcoming season. “It feels great,” said Thunderbirds graduate Caleb Wood. “I’m very excited […]

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 […]

Thunderbirds fall short to Eagles

By Matt Stefano After doubling up the Blind River Beavers by a score of 4-2 in their final home game of the regular season on Friday night at the John Rhodes, the Soo Thunderbirds were right back in action just 24 hours later as they made a trip across the St. Mary’s River to take […]

Brandinger leads Eagles past Thunderbirds

By Matt Stefano After dropping a 3-2 shootout decision to the Elliot Lake Wildcats back on Wednesday night in Elliot Lake, the Soo Thunderbirds were back on home ice on Saturday night for a matchup against their cross-border rivals, the Soo Eagles. Saturday night’s game also marked the NOJHL debut of goaltender Gabe Rosek, who […]

Battle of the birds takes place tonight

By Matt Stefano With 29 wins on the season, the Soo Thunderbirds are hoping to grab their 30th victory tonight when they take on the Soo Eagles at the John Rhodes Community Centre at 7:00 p.m. The Thunderbirds enter tonight’s game with a record of 29 wins, 17 losses, 2 overtime losses and 4 shootout […]

Savard leads Thunderbirds past Eagles

By Matt Stefano After having their home game against Espanola postponed due to inclement weather last Saturday (January 18th), the Soo Thunderbirds were back on the ice for the first time in a week as they took on the Soo Eagles on Saturday night at the John Rhodes Community Centre. The Thunderbirds, who defeated the […]

Thunderbirds face Eagles tonight

By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have already clinched a playoff berth, and tonight they will be in action at the John Rhodes Community Centre against their cross-border rivals, the Soo Eagles at 7:00 p.m. The Thunderbirds enter tonight’s game with a record of 23 wins, 14 losses, 2 overtime losses and 3 shootout losses, […]

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