News

Oct. 27, 2019

The Halifax Thunderbirds are proud to announce a partnership with Yolove Beauty as the Official Beauty Provider of the Halifax Thunderbirds Dance Team.

Oct. 22, 2019

On Friday, November 22, the Halifax Thunderbirds will host the first live team event at the Scotiabank Centre with a free open practice at 7:00 pm AT. As part of the practice, the team will host an intrasquad scrimmage at the arena, featuring a Purple vs Orange game.…

Oct. 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia- The Thunderbirds have announced the signing of NLL veteran defenseman, Billy Dee Smith, to the team's coaching staff. A native of St. Catharines, ON, the former standout defenseman was selected third overall in the 2002…

Oct. 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia- The Halifax Thunderbirds have signed draftee Nonkon Thompson to a one-year contract. Thompson was drafted 38th overall in the third round of the 2019 NLL Entry Draft. “Nonkon is a natural born leader,” said Thunderbirds…

Oct. 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia- The Halifax Thunderbirds have signed Clarke Petterson to a one-year contract. Petterson who played four years for Cornell University was drafted with the 5th overall selection in the first round of the 2019 Entry Draft. “Petterson…

Oct. 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia-The Thunderbirds have signed forward Mike Triolo to a three-year deal. Triolo completed his first season in the National Lacrosse League and his first season with the Knighthawks.  Triolo was the captain of the Oshawa Outlaws’…

Oct. 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia- The Thunderbirds are proud to announce a partnership with VETS Canada for the 2019-2020 season. Veterans Emergency Transition Services is a federally registered non-profit charity committed to helping homeless and at-risk veterans…

Oct. 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia-The Thunderbirds have announced the addition of Chad Culp to the offensive side of the coaching staff for the Thunderbirds’ inaugural season. “Chad had a long and successful career in the NLL,” said Head Coach Mike…

Oct. 21, 2019

  Watch the 2019 NLL Draft for free on BR Live! Click here As you might expect, much has stayed the same since my First Round Mock three weeks ago. There’s also been substantial change to the first round, though, and of course the entire second…

Oct. 21, 2019

  The Halifax Thunderbirds select six players at the 2019 NLL Entry Draft which took place at Xfinity Live in Philadelphia, PA. on Tuesday September 17, 2019. After selecting Clarke Petterson with the 5th overall pick, the Thunderbirds added Trevor…

Oct. 21, 2019

Halifax, Nova Scotia- The Thunderbirds announced their official schedule for the 2019-20 season earlier today. The Thunderbirds will kick off their inaugural season at the Scotiabank Centre on December 7, 2019 against the New York Riptide. The two newest…

Oct. 21, 2019

(September 11, 2019)... The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that John Catalano has been named the team’s President and CEO, and will oversee the day to day execution of business and operational duties, including ticket sales, corporate partnerships,…