Thunderbirds Sign Defenseman Richard Colarusso to PTO

August 11, 2025 - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Carolina Thunderbirds, proud members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), have signed defenseman Richard Colarusso to a professional tryout contract (PTO) ahead of the 2025-2026 season. Richard Colarusso, 24, Defenseman, of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, joins the Thunderbirds following four games played last season for the Baton Rouge Zydeco. Colarusso also appeared in one game during the 2024-2025 regular season campaign for the Binghamton Black Bears. He made... Full Story

National Anthem Singers Wanted

August 11, 2025 - The Carolina Thunderbirds are looking for passionate vocalists to perform the national anthem during the 2025-2026 season. Whether you're a soloist, choir member, or part of a band, this is your moment to shine. Interested? Reach out to Hannah Holland at hholland@carolinathunderbirds.com to get involved!... Full Story

Hype Hens Sizzle, Then Slip in Saturday Twin Bill

August 2, 2025 - WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Winston-Salem Hype Hens (39-60) and Greenville Drive (50-50) played a twin bill in the Triad on Saturday. After the Hype Hens took Game One by a 5-3 final, they could not complete the sweep and fell 3-2 in Game Two to the Drive. Winston-Salem unveiled their alternate identity, the Hype Hens, for the backend of the six-game series against the Drive and broke the stylish uniforms in a 5-3 win over Greenville in Game One. The Hype Hens got to work quickly and scored fi... Full Story

Dash Run Wild, Swipe Seven in Win over Greenville

August 1, 2025 - WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Winston-Salem Dash (38-59) closed July with authority, and rolled past the Greenville Drive (49-49) with an 8-2 victory on Thursday night at Truist Stadium. Entering Thursday night's contest, the Dash's single-game season high for stolen bases in a game was six. In the bottom of the fourth on Thursday, the Dash swiped six in the frame. Ryan Burrowes, Jacob Burke, Samuel Zavala, and Drake Logan motored around the bases, as Winston-Salem swiped six bags and scored... Full Story

• Dash Run Wild, Swipe Seven in Win over Greenville - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) August 1
• Logan Launches Moonshot, But Dash Drop Game Two to Drive - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 31
• Early Blast Lifts Drive over Dash in Tuesday Duel - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 30
• Thunderbirds Sign Forward Ryan Glazer to PTO - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL) July 30
• Sanchez Saves the Day in the 10th - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 28
• Aberdeen Walks off Winston-Salem, 2-1, After 10th-Inning Defensive Miscue - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 25
• Dash Stay Hot, Mash Two Long-Balls Early to Take Game Two in Aberdeen - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 24
• Winston-Salem Jumps Ahead with Five Early Runs, Cruises to Series-Opening Win in Aberdeen - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 23
• Winston-Salem Drops Opener on Late Homer But Rebounds with Shutout in Game Two - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 21
• Thunderbirds Announce Transaction with Breakers - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL) July 21
• Dash Offense Stalls as Grasshoppers Pull Away Late at Truist Stadium - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 19
• A Pre-Firework Show Falls Just Short for Winston-Salem - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 3
• Dash Split Twin Bill in the Triad - Winston-Salem Dash (SAL) July 3
• Thunderbirds Bring Back Buttitta and Kraemer, Sign Davis to PTO's - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL) July 2
• Steven Ford Returns to Carolina in Trade with Indiana - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL) July 1
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• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Danville, Virginia
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• High Point, North Carolina
• Kannapolis, North Carolina
• Pulaski, Virginia
• Wytheville, Virginia

August 13	SAL	Asheville at Winston-Salem	6:30 p.m.
August 12	SAL	Asheville at Winston-Salem	6:30 p.m.
August 10	SAL	Winston-Salem 5 at Bowling Green 9	Final
August 9	SAL	Winston-Salem 1 at Bowling Green 7	Final
August 8	SAL	Winston-Salem 4 at Bowling Green 2	Final
August 7	SAL	Winston-Salem 6 at Bowling Green 4	Final
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• 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)
• Haas homers twice as Hot Rods throttle Dash 10-1 - SAL Bowling Green Daily News (June 12)
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