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Aug. 19, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (August 19, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have signed goalie and 2021 NLL Entry Draft second-round pick Drew Hutchison to a one-year contract.   Hutchison, 24, was selected 18th overall by the Thunderbirds…

Aug. 14, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (August 15, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have signed veteran forward Ryan Benesch to a one-year contract.   Benesch, 37, wrapped up his 15th NLL season, starting the season with the expansion Panther…

Aug. 14, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (August 14, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have re-signed goaltender Aaron Bold to a one-year contract.   “We are glad to have Boldy back for another year,” Thunderbirds Owner and General Manager…

Aug. 14, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (August 16, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have re-signed team captain and forward Cody Jamieson to a franchise player agreement for the 2022-23 NLL season.   Jamieson, 35, has spent 11 seasons in the…

Aug. 14, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (August 14, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have re-signed defenceman Luc Magnan to a two-year contract. “He (Luc) is a veteran leader and loved by his teammates. We are happy to have Luc locked in for…

Jul. 28, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (July 28, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have re-signed forward Rhys Duch to a one-year contract.   “Duch will be hungry to hit the turf after missing most of the 2021-22 season,” Thunderbirds…

Jul. 20, 2022

(HALIFAX, NS) July 20, 2022 – The Halifax Thunderbirds and defender Tyson Bell have agreed to a one-year contract extension.    Bell, 28, completed his first season as a member of the Thunderbirds after being acquired by the franchise…

Jul. 06, 2022

After an 18-year NLL career, Thunderbirds assistant captain and defenseman Scott “Soupy” Campbell has officially announced his retirement.   “Scott was one of the best, and it was such a pleasure to play with him for as long as…

Jun. 29, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (June 29, 2022) - Thunderbirds Colour Commentator Pat Gregoire has been named the recipient for the Tom Borrelli Award, given to the National Lacrosse League’s media person of the year for outstanding coverage of the NLL. It…

Jun. 23, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (June 23, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have signed forward Clarke Petterson to a one-year contract.   Petterson, 24, led the Thunderbirds in scoring last season. The right-hander finished with 72 points…

Jun. 23, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (June 23, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have signed forward Chris Boushy to a one-year contract.   Boushy, 24, finished fifth in scoring last season, posting 47 points (26G, 21A) and 44 loose balls, and…

Jun. 23, 2022

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (June 23, 2022) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have signed transition player Colton Armstrong to a one-year contract.   Armstrong, 26, played in 17 regular season contests for the Thunderbirds in the 2021-22…