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. Curt Styres, the previous owner of the NLL's Rochester Knighthawks (1995-2019), 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 Rochester Knighthawks, a new expansion franchise from the 2019–2020 season under the Knighthawks moniker. 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.

Current roster

2021–2022 Halifax Thunderbirds Roster - Website: https://www.halifaxthunderbirds.com/team Goaltenders Defenseman Transition Forward Head Coach * Mike Accursi Assistant Coaches * Stew Monture * Jason Johnson (lacrosse), Jason Johnson * Roger Chrysler * Billy Dee Smith Athletic Performance Coach * Dan Noble (lacrosse), Dan Noble Equipment Manager * Dave Sowden

Awards and honors

All-time record

Playoff results

Draft history

NLL Entry Draft

First Round Selections * National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2019 NLL, 2019: Clarke Petterson (5th overall), Trevor Smyth (14th overall) * National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2020 NLL, 2020: Ethan Riggs (11th overall) * National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2021 NLL, 2021: Max Wilson (12th overall)

References

External links

Official Website
{{Nova Scotia Sports 2018 establishments in Nova Scotia Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse clubs established in 2018 National Lacrosse League teams Sport in Halifax, Nova Scotia