Introducing the Twin City Thunderbirds

September 24, 2025 - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A new era of hockey in Winston-Salem begins today as the Thunderbirds professional hockey franchise officially rebrands as the Twin City Thunderbirds, marking a historic new chapter in the organization's journey and identity. The franchise hosted a press conference earlier today at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena to introduce the team's fresh new look and formally welcome new ownership into the organization. The Thunderbirds' new visual identity will continue to prou... Full Story

Dash Fall in Extras

September 5, 2025 - Winston-Salem, NC (September 5th, 2025) - Winston-Salem (54-73) took game three of a six-game series against Greenville (65-64) by a 7-5 final. Drive scored five unanswered in the ninth and tenth to grab the comeback win. In front of the largest crowd of the season, the Dash and Drive put on a show for the 10,500 fans packed inside Truist Stadium. The Dash held a 4-1 lead headed to the top of the ninth. Phil Fox was tasked with shutting the door on the Drive in the ninth. Fox ran into s... Full Story

A New Era of Thunderbirds Hockey

September 4, 2025 - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A new era of hockey in Winston-Salem will begin on September 24th, as the Thunderbirds professional hockey franchise introduces a new logo, jersey, and formally welcomes new ownership into the organization. The current franchise will now be known as the Twin City Thunderbirds and will continue to play all home games at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena as proud members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). The Thunderbirds will host a press conference to unvei... Full Story

Dash Held Scoreless in Game 2

September 3, 2025 - Winston-Salem, NC - Winston-Salem (54-72) fell in a 5-0 shutout against the Greenville Drive (64-64). The Drive scored four runs over the final four innings to take game two of the series. For a second straight game, the Dash and Drive sat in a pitchers' duel. The Drive scratched a run across in the third after four straight walks from Frankeli Arias to make it 1-0 early. Arias finished his night after just 3.0 innings of two-hit baseball and one run allowed. Across from him, Devin Futrel... Full Story

• Dash Held Scoreless in Game 2 - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) September 3
• Thunderbirds Acquire Kyle Russell, Jagger Benson from Rock Lobsters - Twin City Thunderbirds (FPHL) September 3
• Defense Dominates, Dash Shut out Drive - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) September 2
• Thunderbirds Sign Noah Hippolyte-Smith to PTO - Twin City Thunderbirds (FPHL) September 1
• Thunderbirds Acquire Defenseman Joshua Liu from River Dragons - Twin City Thunderbirds (FPHL) August 25
• Winston-Salem's Offense Casts Spells: Beat Blue Rocks 9-5 - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 23
• All Gas, No Brakes: Dash Steamroll Wilmington - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 22
• Dash Surge Late, Beat Blue Rocks 5-3 - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 21
• Thunderbirds Sign Forward Michael Mania to PTO - Twin City Thunderbirds (FPHL) August 20
• Three Home Runs Lift Dash in Game One - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 19
• Too Little, Too Late - Dash Drop Game 5 - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 16
• Logan's Long Ball Lifts Winston-Salem - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 15
• Tourists Overpower Dash with 10-1 Victory - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 14
• Immaculate Ending - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 13
• Tourists Ride Pitching and Power to Series-Opening Win over Dash - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 12
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Winston-Salem, North Carolina:

• Twin City Thunderbirds (FPHL)
• Winston-Salem Dash (SAL)

Other cities near Winston-Salem, North Carolina with alternative or minor league teams:

• Burlington, North Carolina
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Danville, Virginia
• Gastonia, North Carolina
• Greensboro, North Carolina
• High Point, North Carolina
• Kannapolis, North Carolina
• Pulaski, Virginia
• Wytheville, Virginia

September 7	SAL	Greenville 2 at Winston-Salem 13 (Game 1)	Final (7)
September 7	SAL	Greenville 9 at Winston-Salem 1 (Game 2)	Final (7)
September 6	SAL	Greenville 3 at Winston-Salem 4 (Game 1)	Final (7)
September 6	SAL	Greenville at Winston-Salem (Game 2)	Ppd.
September 5	SAL	Greenville 7 at Winston-Salem 5	Final (10)
September 4	SAL	Greenville at Winston-Salem	Ppd.
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• Winston-based hockey team becomes Twin City Thunderbirds - FPHL Winston-Salem Journal (September 25)
• Hot Rods use late rally to earn series split - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 11)
• Gainey pitches Hot Rods past Dash in 7-1 win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 10)
• Bullpen falters again in loss to Winston-Salem - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 8)
• SLIDE SHOW: Hot Rods fall to Winston-Salem - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 8)
• Hot Rods lose late lead in 5-4 setback to Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 7)
• Hot Rods rally from early deficit to beat Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (August 6)
• FPHL ousts majority owner of Carolina Thunderbirds - FPHL Winston-Salem Journal (June 26)
• Hot Rods drop series finale with 4-1 loss to Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (June 16)
• Nichols, Martinez boost Hot Rods to 9-5 win against Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (June 15)
• Pitre, Santana combine for eight hits in Hot Rods’ win - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (June 15)
• Hot Rods drop 8-7 road decision to Dash - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (June 13)
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