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Jan. 15, 2022

It took 68:50 minutes to decide, but Stephan Leblanc’s game-winning hat trick in overtime kept the Halifax Thunderbirds (3-0) perfect to start the 2021-22 NLL season.

Jan. 04, 2022

September 17, 2019, the day that changed Nonkon Thompson’s life forever. The lefty out of Akwesasne, NY had declared early for the 2019 National Lacrosse League Draft following a standout summer playing all over the floor, splitting time…

Dec. 30, 2021

December 30, 2021 - Ty Merrow   After playing their first two games of NLL action in over 630 days, the Halifax Thunderbirds are one of two remaining undefeated NLL teams. Their attempt to extend that streak will have to wait, though, as the team…

Dec. 22, 2021

In compliance with the recent restrictions in Nova Scotia, the National Lacrosse League and the Halifax Thunderbirds have announced today their home game on January 8th against the New York Riptide has been rescheduled to February 4th at 7 pm AT.  …

Dec. 17, 2021

The Halifax Thunderbirds (2-0) were able to jump out to a big lead and hold onto it on Friday night, beating the rival Toronto Rock (1-1) 11-7 at Scotiabank Centre. Clarke Petterson continued his strong offensive play, posting five first-half goals and…

Dec. 05, 2021

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (December 4, 2021) - On the night when the Halifax Thunderbirds (1-0) wore special orange uniforms and celebrated Every Child Matters, the home team downed the visiting Saskatchewan Rush (0-1) at the Scotiabank Centre in overtime,…

Dec. 03, 2021

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (December 3, 2021) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced a new partnership with Atlantic Lottery ahead of the 2021-22 season.   Through this partnership, fans will be able to place wagers for all of the NLL games through…

Dec. 01, 2021

Since March 12, 2020, the Halifax Thunderbirds have made numerous additions to the team in the hopes of winning the NLL Cup when the 2021-22 season arrives.   Two NLL Entry Drafts and key veteran additions -- such as Hall-of-Famer-to-be Rhys Duch…

Nov. 30, 2021

In the 600-plus days since the Halifax Thunderbirds last took the turf at Scotiabank Centre for National Lacrosse League action, the atrocities uncovered at Residential Schools across North America have gained international attention, and for some gave…

Nov. 23, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, November 22, 2021 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world, continues its unwavering commitment to its foundational pillars of heritage, inclusion and service…

Nov. 17, 2021

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (November 17, 2021) - The Halifax Thunderbirds are proud to reveal six of their games in the upcoming 2021-22 NLL season will air on TSN as the NLL Game of the Week.    Thunderbirds fans will be able to catch the six games…

Nov. 17, 2021

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (November 17, 2021) - The Halifax Thunderbirds today revealed all nine theme nights for every 2021-22 Thunderbirds home game at Scotiabank Centre.   After 636 days between games at The Nest, the Thunderbirds welcome the Saskatchewan…