Halifax Thunderbirds

The Halifax Thunderbirds are a professional box lacrosse team in the North Division of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). They play at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Halifax Thunderbirds
SportLacrosse
Founded2019
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
DivisionNorth
Based inHalifax, Nova Scotia
ArenaScotiabank Centre
ColoursPurple, orange, white, black
       
OwnerCurt Styres
Head coachMike Accursi
WebsiteOfficial Site

History

On September 13, 2018, the NLL approved a franchise relocation to the city of Halifax. The team began play on December 7, 2019 with its home arena being Scotiabank Centre.[1]

Curt Styres, previous owner of the NLL's Rochester Knighthawks, moved the Knighthawks' franchise to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Knighthawks intellectual property (name and logo) was sold to Pegula Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Buffalo Bandits, who will operate a new expansion franchise from the 2019–2020 season under the Knighthawks moniker.[2][3] While located in Rochester the franchise won 5 championships.

The Halifax Thunderbirds made their League debut on December 7, 2019, defeating the New York Riptide 12–4 in front of a crowd of 6,847 at the Scotiabank Centre.[4]

Current roster

2019–2020 Halifax Thunderbirds Roster - Website: https://www.halifaxthunderbirds.com/news/detail/thunderbirds-announce-inaugural-21-man-roster

Goaltenders

  • 35 Peter Dubenski
  • 76 Warren Hill

Defenseman

  • 4 Graeme Hossack
  • 18 Jake Withers
  • 19 Nonkon Thompson
  • 25 James Barclay
  • 34 Cory Becker
  • 37 Scott Campbell
  • 45 Luc Magnan
  • 68 Trevor Smyth

Forwards

  • 7 Eric Fannell
  • 16 Mike Burke
  • 21 Chris Boushy
  • 28 Stephen Keogh
  • 33 Austin Shanks
  • 47 Kyle Jackson

Transition

  •  6 Brad Gillies
  • 44 Colton Armstrong

Practice

  • 00 Johnny Jimerson
  • 13 Brandon Robinson
  • 81 Clay Scanlan

Injured

  • 20 Luke Van Schepen

Head Coach

Assistant Coaches

Athletic Performance Coach

  • Dan Noble

Equipment Manager

  • Dave Sowden

References
  1. "National Lacrosse League Awards Halifax Franchise". Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  2. Pegulas confirm they will take over the Knighthawks wivb.com
  3. "National Lacrosse League relocates Rochester Knighthawks to Halifax". Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  4. "NLL: Halifax Thunderbirds Kick Off New Era With Win in Front of 6,847 Home Fans". Retrieved January 30, 2020.
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