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3rd Period Lead Evaporates for Herd in 4-3 Shootout Loss
October 16, 2026 - Nova Scotia - Daniel Walters #20 of the Halifax Mooseheads, during the QMJHL game between the Val-d'Or Foreurs and Halifax Mooseheads on October 16 2026 at the Scotiabank Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/Halifax Mooseheads)
3rd period lead evaporates for Herd in 4-3 shootout loss Category: Article October 16, 2026
2026-10-16
What looked like a promising night for the Mooseheads ended in disappointment in a 4-3 shootout loss at Scotiabank Centre on Friday night against t... Full StoryMore from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
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Thunderbirds, Peterkin Agree to Three-Year Deal
October 16, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS -- The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that the team has signed defender David Peterkin to a three-year contract.
Peterkin, 22, was recently selected by the Thunderbirds in the second round (29th overall) of the 2026 NLL Draft.
A former OJLL Transition Player of the Year finalist, Peterkin played five years for the Toronto Beaches as a defender who could push the ball up the floor and produce.
This summer, he jumped to senior ball, splitting time with the MSL's Six Nati... Full StoryMore from the National Lacrosse League
Wanderers Sign Uchinvyo Kaziya and Mike Kirumba to Development Contracts
October 15, 2026 - Halifax, NS - The Halifax Wanderers signed Canadian midfielders Uchinvyo Kaziya and Mike Kirumba to Development Contracts for the 2026 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season. Both players are members of the Wanderers U18 Development Team and eligible to be signed to a Development Contract for the 2027 CPL season.
"It's a great feeling for everyone at the club when we get to sign a player in our youth system to a first-team contract," Wanderers head coach and general manager Vanni Sartini said. ... Full StoryMore from the Canadian Premier League
Thunderbirds Sign Birkhof, Graham to Three-Year Deals
October 14, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced that the team has signed defenders Dustyn Birkhof and Rory Graham to three-year contracts.
Birkhof is heading into his third season as a pro in the NLL, having previously played in Ottawa and Philadelphia. He was selected by Halifax in the second round (18th overall) of the 2026 NLL Dispersal Draft.
The Peterborough, Ontario native played in six games for the Wings in 2026, registering four goals and five points out of the back gate, a... Full StoryMore from the National Lacrosse League
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- Thunderbirds Sign Birkhof, Graham to Three-Year Deals - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) October 14
- Carson Mertz and the Mooseheads Grab Shootout Win - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) October 10
- Warren Hill Named to PASLC All-Tournament Team - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) October 9
- A Return to Home Ice Results in a Big Win for the Herd - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) October 8
- Thunderbirds Ink Sinfield, Thomas to Contracts - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) October 8
- Stephen Hart to Depart Halifax Tides FC Following 2026 Season - Halifax Tides FC (NSL) October 6
- Mooseheads Need Overtime for Fifth Time in Six Games - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) October 4
- Late Goal Helps Moose Earn a Point vs Wildcats - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) October 2
- Thunderbirds Sign La Roue, Redlick to Contracts - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) October 2
- Brad MacKenzie Named Assistant Coach for CHL USA Prospects Challenge - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) October 1
- Mooseheads Flat in Newfoundland Rematch - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) September 26
- Thunderbirds Select Five in 2026 NLL Draft - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) September 25
- Defenceman Brady Smith to Miss 4-6 Weeks - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) September 24
- Newfoundland Road Trip Friday-Saturday - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) September 22
- Thunderbirds Announce 2026-27 Schedule - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) September 22
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| October 18 | QMJHL | Shawinigan at Halifax | 2:00 p.m. |
| October 17 | NSL | Montreal 2 at Halifax 2 | Final |
| October 16 | QMJHL | Val-d'Or 4 at Halifax 3 | Final (SO) |
| October 16 | CPL | Halifax 1 at Vancouver 2 | Final |
| October 12 | CPL | Calgary 2 at Halifax 2 | Final |
| October 10 | QMJHL | Drummondville 1 at Halifax 2 | Final |
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Halifax Sports Headlines
- VIDEO: Vancouver FC hangs on to playoff spot with win over Wanderers - CPL Abbotsford News (October 18)
- Tides rally for 2-2 tie with Roses, move into fourth in NSL - NSL Winnipeg Sun (October 18)
- Halifax battling for playoff life draws 0-0 with Calgary in Northern Super League - NSL Toronto Star (October 4)
- Halifax battling for playoff life draws 0-0 with Calgary in Northern Super League - NSL Winnipeg Free Press (October 3)
- Three Utes Selected in NLL Draft - NLL Utah Athletics (September 30)
- Montreal Roses lose keeper Karpenko in 0-0 draw with Halifax Tides - NSL Winnipeg Free Press (September 27)
- Men's Lacrosse: Nick Crowley Selected in NLL Draft - NLL Rutgers University Athletics (September 26)
- Four Big Red Selected in 2026 NLL Entry Draft - NLL Cornell Athletics (September 26)
- A look at the Halifax Wanderers' proposal to transform Maybank Field - CPL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (September 22)
- Halifax Wanderers offer to pay $100 million for a permanent stadium - NSL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (September 15)
- Halifax Wanderers offer to pay $100 million for a permanent stadium - CPL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (September 15)
- Calgary Wild downs Halifax Tides as unbeaten run reaches seven matches - NSL Calgary Sun (September 13)
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