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Jun. 23, 2020

Rewind to the 2015 NLL Draft, and you will see a list of players who have left their mark on the league in the years since hearing their names called to the stage. The likes of Lyle Thompson, Randy Staats, Wes Berg, Jesse King and more, were part of…

Jun. 23, 2020

Relentless. Determined. Clutch.  When you think of Cody Jamieson, it’s hard not to think of the gritty style of play the NLL veteran brings to the table, and all of the iconic moments in his 10 year career. The backbone of three NLL Championships…

Jun. 22, 2020

The Tom Borrelli Award is presented to the league's "Media Person of the Year" honouring members of the lacrosse media community for their excellence in broadcasting, social/digital media, writing, and overall coverage of the sport. The…

Jun. 20, 2020

The Halifax Thunderbirds have nominated both Clarke Petterson and Nonkon Thompson for the National Lacrosse League Rookie of the Year award, given annually to the league’s top rookie. The award winners are chosen by a vote of the leagues coaches,…

Jun. 19, 2020

The National Lacrosse League Sportsmanship Award is annually awarded to a player that exhibits a combination of character and performance, both on and off the floor. The Halifax Thunderbirds are proud to nominate Ryan Benesch, Brad Gillies and Clarke…

Jun. 19, 2020

Burke nominated for NLL Teamate of the Year Award

Jun. 12, 2020

June of 2020 commemorates the 51st anniversary of the tradition of Pride Month

Jun. 10, 2020

Warren Hill nominated for NLL Goalie of the Year

Jun. 09, 2020

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR NOMINATION: JOHN CATALANO The Halifax Thunderbirds have nominated President & CEO John Catalano for the National Lacrosse League Executive of the Year award, for his instrumental role in what was a successful inaugural season…

Jun. 08, 2020

Head Coach Mike Accursi has been nominated for the leagues Head Coach of the Year Award. 

Jun. 08, 2020

Cody Jamieson | Mohawk Produced by: JACKIE SHARKEY (cbc.ca) “Our culture is so deeply rooted in lacrosse that it’s in our Creation story,” says lacrosse player Cody Jamieson, who is Mohawk from the Turtle Clan at the Six Nations…

Jun. 07, 2020

When it comes to being a good GM in the National Lacrosse League, you need to be three steps ahead while also being a leader to your team, your coaching staff, and front office. Curt Styres embodies all of those characteristics, through both his words…