Thunderbirds play first game of 2022 tonight

By Matt Stefano The Birds are finally back! After going 49 days without hockey, the Soo Thunderbirds will be returning to the ice tonight at 7:30 p.m. when they take on the Greater Sudbury Cubs at the John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. This will also be the Thunderbirds first hockey game of […]

Doucette traded to Aurora Tigers

By Matt Stefano Doucer is on the move. The Soo Thunderbirds have announced on Monday that they have traded their leading goal scorer Tyson Doucette to the OJHL’s Aurora Tigers in exchange for a player development fee. Doucette, who served as one of the Thunderbirds assistant captains this year, entered the holiday break as the […]

Soo Thunderbirds Christmas Break: By The Numbers

By Matt Stefano The holiday season is officially upon us and the Soo Thunderbirds are now on Christmas break until January 7. And with already 28 games officially behind them, let’s take a look at how the team and some players did – by the numbers. 1. That’s where the Soo Thunderbirds currently sit in […]

Thunderbirds conclude 2021 with a victory in Soo Michigan

By Matt Stefano The Soo Thunderbirds have concluded 2021 with a victory! On Friday night, the Soo Thunderbirds picked up a victory in their final game before the Christmas break and the new year as they defeated the Soo Eagles by a score of 5-2 in a road game at the Pullar Stadium in Soo Michigan. […]

Power play goals lead Thunderbirds to win over Espanola

By Matt Stefano If you take penalties against the Soo Thunderbirds, chances are they are going to hurt you! And that’s exactly what the Thunderbirds did to the Espanola Express on Friday night in Espanola. On Friday night, the Soo Thunderbirds scored three power goals on eight power play opportunities as they went on to […]

Thunderbirds play second straight game vs Red Wings

By Matt Stefano So, they meet again! Tonight the Soo Thunderbirds will be in action for their second straight game against the Elliot Lake Red Wings, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the John Rhodes Community Centre. The Thunderbirds, who are entering tonight’s game sitting in first place in the NOJHL’s West Division (with 29 points), […]

Game preview: Thunderbirds meet Beavers for the fifth time this season

By Matt Stefano Friday night hockey takes place tonight at the John Rhodes Community Centre as your Soo Thunderbirds will take on the Blind River Beavers, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Thunderbirds are entering tonight’s game with a record of 12 wins, 2 losses, 1 overtime loss and 2 shootout losses, good for 27 points […]

Game preview: Thunderbirds play rematch against Red Wings

By Matt Stefano Friday night hockey takes place tonight at the John Rhodes Community Centre as your Soo Thunderbirds will have their second straight meeting against the Elliot Lake Red Wings, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Thunderbirds, who are entering tonight’s game sitting in first place in the NOJHL’s West Division, are also coming off […]

Game Preview: Thunderbirds meet Cubs for the second straight game

By Matt Stefano Different rink, same two teams! Friday night hockey takes place tonight at the John Rhodes Community Centre as your Soo Thunderbirds will have their second straight meeting against the Greater Sudbury Cubs, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Thunderbirds are entering tonight’s game with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses and 1 […]

Foster leads Thunderbirds past Red Wings

By Matt Stefano It didn’t take long for the Soo Thunderbirds to get back on the winning track! After having their three-game winning streak snapped against the Soo Eagles back on Sunday afternoon, the Soo Thunderbirds rebounded with a 6-2 victory over the Elliot Lake Red Wings on Wednesday night in Sault Ste. Marie. “Our […]

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