Halifax Thunderbirds
Sport | Lacrosse |
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Founded | 2019 |
League | National Lacrosse League |
Division | North |
Based in | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Arena | Scotiabank Centre |
Colours | Purple, orange, white, black |
Owner | Curt Styres |
Head coach | Mike Accursi |
Website | Official Site |
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.
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
- 17 Ryan Benesch
- 21 Chris Boushy
- 24 Clarke Petterson
- 28 Stephen Keogh
- 33 Austin Shanks
- 47 Kyle Jackson
- 88 Cody Jamieson
Transition
Practice
- 00 Johnny Jimerson
- 12 Chet Koneczny
- 13 Brandon Robinson
- 81 Clay Scanlan
Injured
Head Coach
Assistant Coaches
Athletic Performance Coach
Equipment Manager
References
- ^ "National Lacrosse League Awards Halifax Franchise". Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Pegulas confirm they will take over the Knighthawks wivb.com
- ^ "National Lacrosse League relocates Rochester Knighthawks to Halifax". Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "NLL: Halifax Thunderbirds Kick Off New Era With Win in Front of 6,847 Home Fans". Retrieved January 30, 2020.