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 […]
By Matt Stefano Dunbar is hitting the ice in Denver! After competing his second full season with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks this past season, former Soo Thunderbird and current Muskegon Lumberjacks defenceman Tyler Dunbar has been invited to attend this year’s Colorado Avalanche Development Camp. This past season with the Lumberjacks, Dunbar found the back […]
By Matt Stefano Savvy is getting a chance in Philly! After completing his first season with the Ontatio Hockey League’s Soo Greyhounds this past season, former Soo Thunderbird and current Soo Greyhounds forward Tyler Savard has been invited to attend Philadelphia Flyers 2022 Development Camp. In 49 regular season games played with the Hounds this […]
By Matt Stefano A former Soo Thunderbird is now heading to university! It was announced on Wednesday that former Soo Thunderbirds forward Camaryn Baber has committed to the University of New Brunswick Reds hockey team for the 2022-2023 season. Baber, who just graduated from the Ontario Hockey League this past season, played in 181 career […]
By Matt Stefano The schedule is out! Your Soo Thunderbirds will officially kick off their 2022-2023 regular season on Friday, September 9, when they take on their cross-border rivals the Soo Eagles at the John Rhodes Community Centre, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Thunderbirds, who are the defending NOJHL champions, will play a total of […]
