Thunderbirds, Xavier Taylor agree to one-year contract

Oct 10, 2024

HALIFAX, NS (October 10, 2024) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced that the team has signed defender Xavier Taylor to a one-year contract.

Taylor, 23, joins the Thunderbirds after a strong showing at the 2024 President’s Cup with the Allegany Arrows. 

During his junior career, Taylor played for the St. Catharines Athletics in both Jr A and Jr B. His final season in 2022 saw him post 17 goals and 26 points in 12 outings. 

Taylor joined the Arrows this season in the Can-Am Lacrosse League, where the team took home the league title and an appearance in the President’s Cup in Ladner, BC. 

It was at the Senior B National Championships where Taylor put up six goals and three assists for nine points in six games, as he helped Allegany to a Bronze Medal Finish in the tournament. 

Thunderbirds single-game tickets will be on sale Nov 1. For more info head to halifaxthunderbirds.com