Thunderbirds sign Austin Blumbergs to one-year contract

Sep 23, 2024

HALIFAX, NS (September 23, 2024) – The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced that the team has signed forward Austin Blumbergs to a one-year contract

"I’m very excited for the opportunity in Halifax. I have heard nothing but great things about the organization," Blumbergs said. "I grew up watching Coach Accursi play in Rochester, so it will be a great experience to play for him and the rest of the staff. I am ready to get to work."

Blumbergs joins the Thunderbirds after a five-year collegiate career with St. Bonaventure. The Penn Yan, New York product finished third in career points (66), fourth in goals (54) and second in games played (57) in Bonnies program history.

Blumbergs was originally selected by the Buffalo Bandits in the fifth round (88th overall) of the 2022 NLL Entry Draft.