Jake Withers Earns Most Valuable Player

June 2, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that Jake Withers has been named Most Valuable Player as a part of the 2026 Team Awards. "I am honoured to be voted team MVP. This award is a testament to the great group of guys that I have the privilege to play with, as well as the hard work and dedication from everyone involved in making us Thunderbirds successful. Go Birds!" Withers finished his eighth season with the franchise. In 18 games for the Thunderbirds this season, he had ... Full Story

Graeme Hossack Named Defensive Player of the Year

June 1, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that Graeme Hossack has been named the team's Defensive Player of the Year as a part of the 2026 Team Awards. "Yes, I'm really honoured to be recognized by my teammates," Hossack said. "To have the respect from the guys in our room means a lot to me. What made this season so special was the belief we had in each other, even during the tough stretches. Nobody quit, nobody pointed fingers, and we kept pushing and building together. Making ... Full Story

Stephen Keogh Announces Retirement

May 30, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - Halifax Thunderbirds forward Stephen Keogh announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League after 13 seasons. "What a ride. Thank you, friends, family, and fans. Thank you to my teammates, coaches and everyone behind the scenes for one hell of a journey. Thank you to my rock, Katrina, for letting me continue to chase my dream. Thank you, NLL," Keogh said. Along with his time in Rochester and Halifax, he also had stints in the league with the Colorado Mammoth, Toront... Full Story

Clarke Petterson Earns Offensive Player of the Year Honours

May 27, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that Jake Withers has been named the team's Offensive Player of the Year as a part of the 2026 Team Awards. "It was great being recognized by my teammates for the Offensive Player of the Year award. But I think everyone on the team knows that it isn't just one person who makes an offence go," Petterson said of the honour. "We work as a unit on and off the floor to ensure our teams succeed, and I think everyone on the front door played a m... Full Story

• Clarke Petterson Earns Offensive Player of the Year Honours - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 27
• Will MacLeod Named Rookie of the Year - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 27
• Brad Cuzner Named Manager of Hockey Operations & Recruitment - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) May 27
• Curtis Romanchych Earns Most Improved Player Honours - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 26
• Max Wilson Named Teammate of the Year - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 26
• Cody Jamieson Named Vera Styres Award Winner - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 26
• Mooseheads to Host 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft June 5-6 at Scotiabank Centre - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) May 19
• Thunderbirds Fall in NLL Finals to Rock - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 18
• Thunderbirds Fall in Game 1 of NLL Finals - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 15
• NLL Finals Preview - Thunderbirds, Rock Vie for NLL Cup - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 15
• Halifax Tides FC Introduces IWK Foundation Family Care & Comfort Station - Halifax Tides FC (NSL) May 14
• Thunderbirds Punch Ticket to NLL Finals with Game 3 Win over Swarm - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 11
• Thunderbirds Drop Game 2 to Swarm - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 10
• Thunderbirds' Maki Jenner Named Finalist for Tom Borrelli Award - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 6
• Thunderbirds Take Game One with Strong Road Effort in Georgia - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) May 2
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May 30	CPL	Vancouver 0 at Halifax 1	Final
May 29	NSL	Ottawa 2 at Halifax 1	Final
May 24	NSL	Halifax 4 at Calgary 0	Final
May 23	CPL	Toronto 1 at Halifax 1	Final
May 18	NSL	Vancouver 2 at Halifax 1	Final
May 17	CPL	Halifax 0 at Ottawa 1	Final
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• VIDEO: Late in game goal leads to loss by Vancouver FC at hands of Halifax - CPL Abbotsford News (May 31)
• Pridham's late goal lifts Rapid to 2-1 NSL win over Tides - NSL Halifax Star (May 30)
• Calgary Wild FC struggles to start season, drops home match to Halifax - NSL Calgary Sun (May 26)
• Miller, Vallerand lead rising Tides in 4-0 NSL victory over winless Wild - NSL Halifax Star (May 25)
• Corporation pitching Halifax stadium envision Vikings-style complex | PNI Atlantic News - NLL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (May 22)
• Corporation pitching Halifax stadium envision Vikings-style complex | PNI Atlantic News - QMJHL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (May 22)
• Corporation pitching Halifax stadium envision Vikings-style complex - NSL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (May 22)
• Corporation pitching Halifax stadium envision Vikings-style complex - CPL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (May 22)
• Vancouver Rise FC secure first victory of season with 2-1 win over Halifax - NSL Abbotsford News (May 19)
• Rise net first NSL win with 2-1 decision over host Tides - NSL Halifax Star (May 19)
• Rock win National Lacrosse League championship - NLL Hamilton Spectator (May 18)
• Halifax Thunderbirds grounded in National Lacrosse League final - NLL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (May 18)
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