Halifax Thunderbirds
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| Sport | Lacrosse |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
| League | National Lacrosse League |
| Division | East |
| Based in | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Arena | Scotiabank Centre |
| Colours | Purple, orange, white, black |
| Owner | Curt Styres |
| Head coach | Mike Accursi |
| Division titles | (1) 2020 |
| 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[edit]
On September 13, 2018, the NLL approved a franchise relocation to the city of Halifax. [1] Curt Styres, the 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[edit]
2021–2022 Halifax Thunderbirds Roster - Website: http://www.halifaxthunderbirds.com/team
Goaltenders
- 76
Warren Hill - 77
Aaron Bold
Defenseman
- 3 David Brock
- 4 Graeme Hossack (A)
- 18 Jake Withers
- 19 Nonkon Thompson
- 25 James Barclay
- 34
Cory Becker - 37 Scott Campbell (A)
- 45 Luc Magnan
- 68 Trevor Smyth
- 94 Tyson Bell
Transition
Forward
- 10 Rhys Duch
- 13 Brandon Robinson
- 15 Shawn Evans
- 21 Chris Boushy
- 24 Clarke Petterson
- 21 Connor Watson
- 28
Stephen Keogh - 33 Austin Shanks
- 43 Eric Fannell
- 51 Dawson Theede
- 88 Cody Jamieson (C)
Head Coach
Assistant Coaches
- Stew Monture
- Jason Johnson
- Roger Chrysler
- Billy Dee Smith
Athletic Performance Coach
Equipment Manager
Awards and honors[edit]
| Year | Player | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Graeme Hossack | Defensive Player of the Year |
| John Catalano | Executive of the Year |
All-time record[edit]
| Season | Division | W–L | Finish | PCT | Home | Road | GF | GA | Coach | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | North | 8-4 | 1st | .667 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 139 | 126 | Mike Accursi | No Playoffs Held |
| 2022 | Eastern | 11-7 | 3rd | .611 | 7-2 | 4-5 | 198 | 195 | Mike Accursi | Lost East Division Quarterfinals |
| Total | 2 Seasons | 19-11 | .633 | 13-3 | 6-8 | 337 | 321 | |||
| Playoff Totals | 1 Appearance | 0-1 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 13 | 14 | 0 Championships |
Playoff results[edit]
| Season | Game | Visiting | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | East Division Quarterfinals | Halifax 13 | Toronto 14 |
Draft history[edit]
NLL Entry Draft[edit]
First Round Selections
- 2019: Clarke Petterson (5th overall), Trevor Smyth (14th overall)
- 2020: Ethan Riggs (11th overall)
- 2021: Max Wilson (12th overall)
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
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