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The Halifax Thunderbirds are an indoor lacrosse team. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, they are a member of the National Lacrosse League.

Jake Withers Earns Most Valuable Player

June 2, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that Jake Withers has been named Most Valuable Player as a part of the 2026 Team Awards. "I am honoured to be voted team MVP. This award is a testament to the great group of guys that I have the privilege to play with, as well as the hard work and dedication from everyone involved in making us Thunderbirds successful. Go Birds!" Withers finished his eighth season with the franchise. In 18 games for the Thunderbirds this season, he had two goals and 15 points, along... Full Story

Graeme Hossack Named Defensive Player of the Year

June 1, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that Graeme Hossack has been named the team's Defensive Player of the Year as a part of the 2026 Team Awards. "Yes, I'm really honoured to be recognized by my teammates," Hossack said. "To have the respect from the guys in our room means a lot to me. What made this season so special was the belief we had in each other, even during the tough stretches. Nobody quit, nobody pointed fingers, and we kept pushing and building together. Making it to the finals with this gro... Full Story

Stephen Keogh Announces Retirement

May 30, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - Halifax Thunderbirds forward Stephen Keogh announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League after 13 seasons. "What a ride. Thank you, friends, family, and fans. Thank you to my teammates, coaches and everyone behind the scenes for one hell of a journey. Thank you to my rock, Katrina, for letting me continue to chase my dream. Thank you, NLL," Keogh said. Along with his time in Rochester and Halifax, he also had stints in the league with the Colorado Mammoth, Toronto Rock, and New York Riptide. ... Full Story

Clarke Petterson Earns Offensive Player of the Year Honours

May 27, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that Jake Withers has been named the team's Offensive Player of the Year as a part of the 2026 Team Awards. "It was great being recognized by my teammates for the Offensive Player of the Year award. But I think everyone on the team knows that it isn't just one person who makes an offence go," Petterson said of the honour. "We work as a unit on and off the floor to ensure our teams succeed, and I think everyone on the front door played a major role in that this year." ... Full Story

• Jake Withers Earns Most Valuable Player - June 2, 2026
  
• Graeme Hossack Named Defensive Player of the Year - June 1, 2026
  
• Stephen Keogh Announces Retirement - May 30, 2026
  
• Clarke Petterson Earns Offensive Player of the Year Honours - May 27, 2026
  
• Will MacLeod Named Rookie of the Year - May 27, 2026
  
• Curtis Romanchych Earns Most Improved Player Honours - May 26, 2026
  
• Max Wilson Named Teammate of the Year - May 26, 2026
  
• Cody Jamieson Named Vera Styres Award Winner - May 26, 2026
  
• Thunderbirds Fall in NLL Finals to Rock - May 18, 2026
  
• Thunderbirds Fall in Game 1 of NLL Finals - May 15, 2026
  
• NLL Finals Preview - Thunderbirds, Rock Vie for NLL Cup - May 15, 2026
  
• Thunderbirds Punch Ticket to NLL Finals with Game 3 Win over Swarm - May 11, 2026
  
• Thunderbirds Drop Game 2 to Swarm - May 10, 2026
  
• Thunderbirds' Maki Jenner Named Finalist for Tom Borrelli Award - May 6, 2026
  
• Thunderbirds Take Game One with Strong Road Effort in Georgia - May 2, 2026
  
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Halifax Thunderbirds forward Clarke Petterson looks for a shot against the Georgia Swarm
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League: National Lacrosse League
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Class: Indoor
Website: Halifax Thunderbirds site
Schedule: Full Halifax Thunderbirds Schedule
Statistics: Full Halifax Thunderbirds Statistics

Sun., May 17	L	Toronto 12 at Halifax 7 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 15	L	Halifax 11 at Toronto 13 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., May 10	W	Georgia 11 at Halifax 15 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., May 9	L	Georgia 21 at Halifax 10 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Sat., May 2	W	Halifax 12 at Georgia 7 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Fri., Apr 24	W	Halifax 10 at Vancouver 7 (Playoff)	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Halifax Thunderbirds:

• Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) - Halifax, Nova Scotia
  
• Halifax Tides FC (NSL) - Halifax, Nova Scotia
  
• HFX Wanderers FC (CPL) - Halifax, Nova Scotia
  

• VIDEO: NLL Finals Game 2: Rock vs. Thunderbirds Extended Highlights - NLL YouTube (May 26)
  
• Corporation pitching Halifax stadium envision Vikings-style complex | PNI Atlantic News - NLL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (May 22)
  
• VIDEO: NLL Finals Game 1: Thunderbirds vs Rock Extended Highlights - NLL YouTube (May 22)
  
• Rock win National Lacrosse League championship - NLL Hamilton Spectator (May 18)
  
• VIDEO: NLL Finals: Game 2: Rock vs Thunderbirds - NLL YouTube (May 18)
  
• Halifax Thunderbirds grounded in National Lacrosse League final - NLL Halifax Chronicle-Herald (May 18)
  
• Toronto Rock win NLL Cup with series-clinching 12-7 win over Halifax Thunderbirds - NLL Hamilton Spectator (May 18)
  
• Toronto Rock ride rookies for sweep of Halifax in NLL final - NLL National Post (May 18)
  
• VIDEO: The Scotiabank Centre Crowd After Clarke Petterson's Third of the Half! - NLL YouTube (May 17)
  
• VIDEO: Cody Jamieson Takes the Floor for Game 2 of the NLL Finals - NLL YouTube (May 17)
  
• VIDEO: Mike Robinson with An Absolute Missile! - NLL YouTube (May 17)
  
• VIDEO: NLL Finals: Game 1: Thunderbirds vs Rock - NLL YouTube (May 16)
  
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