Thunderbirds Drop Semifinal Opener to Rush

May 4, 2025 - (HALIFAX, NS) -- The Halifax Thunderbirds dropped Game 1 of their semifinal series on Saturday night, losing to the Saskatchewan Rush 16-7 at Scotiabank Centre. Randy Staats had a team-best six points, while Dawson Theede and Clarke Petterson each finished with three points apiece. Drew Hutchison was saddled with the loss. He made 21 saves but was relieved by Warren Hill in the second half. Hill turned away 14 shots. The game opened with a goal from Petterson just 53 seconds into the ga... Full Story

Semifinal Preview - Halifax vs Saskatchewan (Game 1)

May 2, 2025 - The Halifax Thunderbirds will kick off their semifinal playoff series on Saturday night, as they welcome the Saskatchewan Rush to the East Coast for Game 1 at Scotiabank Centre. Opening face-off is set for 7:30 p.m. AT. Scouting the Thunderbirds The Thunderbirds' offence has continued its strong production from the end of the regular season into the playoffs, potting 16 goals in the quarterfinals. Thomas Hoggarth took full advantage of his first opportunity to play in front of the Halif... Full Story

2024 Draft Class Update

April 28, 2025 - The Halifax Mooseheads played the 2024-25 season with a handful of their top prospects from the 2024 QMJHL Entry Draft Class on the roster and playing meaningful minutes. Those players included first round pick Danny Walters, second round pick Caylen Blake and third round pick Amelio Santini. The trio of forwards combined to play 188 regular season games and contributed a total of 47 points. The team also welcomed goalie Nick Cirka, a seventh round pick, and forward Will Bent - a 14th round pick... Full Story

Thunderbirds Outgun Roughnecks to Move on to Semi-Finals

April 26, 2025 - (HALIFAX, NS) The Halifax Thunderbirds advanced to the NLL semi-finals with a 16-12 victory over the Calgary Roughnecks at Scotiabank Centre on Saturday night. Stats The Thunderbirds wasted no time in getting the Halifax faithful into the game, as Nonkon Thompson opened the scoring, taking the ball end to end for a transition tally just 1:33 into the first. Petterson followed up 14 seconds later, swimming past a defender and scoring on a scoop shot. Hoggarth kept the run going for the Thun... Full Story

• Thunderbirds Outgun Roughnecks to Move on to Semi-Finals - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) April 26
• Playoff Preview - Halifax vs Calgary - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) April 25
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• 10 QMJHL Draft Prospects to Watch - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 24
• 2025 QMJHL Draft Lottery: Mooseheads to Pick 3rd - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 23
• 2025 QMJHL Draft Lottery to be Held on RDS on April 23 - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 22
• Mooseheads' Kilfoil Added to Canada's U18 World Championships Roster - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 22
• Thunderbirds Clinch Home Playoff Game with Road Win Over Rock - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) April 19
• Game Preview - Halifax at Toronto - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) April 17
• Season Ends on Home Ice with Round 2 Loss to Huskies - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 17
• Wanderers Sign Nova Scotian Ben Marsh - HFX Wanderers FC (CPL) April 16
• Mooseheads Pushed to the Brink After Game 3 Loss - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 15
• Thunderbirds Come up Short Against Bandits - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) April 13
• Dominant Huskies Take 2-0 Series Lead - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 12
• Huskies Cruise in Game 1 Victory - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) April 11
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Halifax, Nova Scotia:

• Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
• Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL)
• Halifax Tides FC (NSL)
• HFX Wanderers FC (CPL)

Other cities near Halifax, Nova Scotia with alternative or minor league teams:

May 5	NSL	Halifax at Vancouver	10:00 p.m.
May 3	CPL	Hamilton 0 at Halifax 0	Final
May 3	NLL	Saskatchewan 16 at Halifax 7 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 26	NSL	Calgary 4 at Halifax 1	Final
April 26	NLL	Calgary 12 at Halifax 16 (Playoff)	Final
April 25	CPL	Halifax 1 at Winnipeg 0	Final
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• Saskatchewan Rush defeat Halifax Thunderbirds, take NLL semifinal lead - NLL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (May 4)
• NLL Saturday Night: Rush Thrive in 16-7 Game 1 Win over Thunderbirds - NLL Inside Lacrosse (May 4)
• NLL Semifinals Preview: Saskatchewan Rush vs. Halifax Thunderbirds - NLL Inside Lacrosse (May 1)
• Calgary Roughnecks bow out of playoffs early with loss to Thunderbirds - NLL Calgary Sun (April 27)
• Wild FC dominate Halifax for first ever Nothern Super League win - NSL Calgary Sun (April 27)
• Johnson leads Wild to 4-1 NSL win over Tides - NSL Halifax Star (April 27)
• Valour denied by Wanderers’ late goal - CPL Winnipeg Free Press (April 26)
• Goalkeeper Erin McLeod, 42, embracing challenge and enjoying life in Northern Super League - NSL CBC (April 24)
• Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League - NSL Halifax Star (April 24)
• Huskies, Cataractes earn semifinal sweeps to reach Western Conference final - QMJHL Halifax Star (April 17)
• Mooseheads facing elimination, Wildcats hope to rebound - QMJHL News 91.9 (April 16)
• QMJHL playoffs: Zonnon paces Huskies to 4-1 win over Mooseheads - QMJHL Halifax Star (April 16)
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