Thunderbirds Set to Host IceCats for Showdown at Fairgrounds
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Thunderbirds Set to Host IceCats for Showdown at Fairgrounds

Published on April 3, 2026 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Twin City Thunderbirds News Release


WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Twin City Thunderbirds are set to host the Pee Dee IceCats tonight at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena. Tonight's game is First Responders Night. Tickets are still available, and may be purchased online at WSFairgrounds.com, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena Box Office at (336) 727-2236. Puck drop for tonight's showdown between the Thunderbirds and IceCats is scheduled for 7:35pm ET.

Twin City (24-27-1) enters this weekend's home series six points behind Pee Dee for the final playoff spot in the FPHL's Continental Division standings. The Thunderbirds are 5-5-0 in the last ten games, and posted a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Athens Rock Lobsters last Saturday night at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena. Kayson Gallant netted the game-winning goal in overtime to seal the win for Twin City. The scoring play was Gallant's seventh in eleven games played with the Thunderbirds this season. Twin City has won seven of eleven games played against Pee Dee in head-to-head matchups this season. Scoring leaders for the Thunderbirds entering this weekend's two-game series against the IceCats include Zach White (26), Roman Kraemer (25), and Kayson Gallant (20). Twin City will return to action tomorrow night in a road game against Pee Dee at the Florence Center. Puck drop is set for 7:15pm ET.

Pee Dee (24-24-4) enters this weekend two-game series against Twin City with a chance to clinch a berth in the 2026 Commissioner's Cup Playoffs. A regulation win in tonight's game over the Thunderbirds would give the IceCats 78 points in the standings, and would ensure the team's advantage in the Regulation Wins tiebreaker. A non-regulation win, or a loss of any kind would extend Pee Dee's clinching scenarios into tomorrow's home game at the Florence Center. The IceCats have posted a 4-5-1 record over the last ten games, and enter tonight's road game following a 4-0 road loss last Saturday night to the Blue Ridge Bobcats. Scoring leaders for Pee Dee through fifty-two games played in the 2025-2026 regular season include Alexander Legkov (38), Patriks Marcinkevics (38), and Elijah Wilson (19).

The Thunderbirds are now accepting season ticket renewals for the 2026-2027 season, giving fans the opportunity to lock in current pricing before rates increase on May 1st. Season ticket holders can take advantage of significant savings by renewing before the April 30th deadline, with full-season packages starting as low as $315 in the White Zone and premium seating options available across Gold, Red, and Blue zones. Half-season plans are also available, offering flexible and affordable ways to stay connected to all the action at the arena. Renewing early not only guarantees your seat location, but also ensures you receive the best available pricing ahead of the upcoming increase. A 20% deposit is required to secure your seats for next season, making it easy to reserve your spot while planning ahead. Contact Vice President of Business Operations Joe Cangelosi at jcangelosi@tcbirds.com to renew or for more information.

Twin City is currently offering a special ticket discount through FEVO to celebrate the historic double gold sweep in Milano Cortino for the United States Men's and Women's Hockey Teams. Three tiers of pricing (Gold, Silver, Bronze) are available. The Gold Tier includes two blue section tickets for $46, a nod to the United States' Men's team winning Gold at the Olympics for the first time in forty-six years. Silver Tier pricing includes two red section tickets for $33 in honor of United States Women's Captain Hillary Knight's team record of thirty-three points recorded in the Olympics. The Bronze Tier includes two white section tickets for $20.26, a nod to this year's historic performance by each United States hockey team in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. https://www.gofevo.com/group/Olympicdiscount

Tonight's game is set to begin at 7:35pm ET, and will be streamed live on YouTube, Facebook, and WTOB Radio. Tickets to Thunderbirds home games may be purchased online by skating to WSFairgrounds.com, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena Box Office at (336) 727-2236. The Twin City Thunderbirds are proud members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL).

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