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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.

Thunderbirds Sign Colton Armstrong to Three-Year Extension

July 24, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced that the team has signed defender Colton Armstrong to a three-year contract extension. Armstrong, 30, is a seven-year National Lacrosse League veteran, all of which have been spent as a member of the Thunderbirds' organization. The Peterborough, Ontario native appeared in all 18 regular-season games with Halifax this past season, scoring four goals and 10 points in transition while adding 50 loose balls and 20 caused turnovers. He also played in all six playoff con... Full Story

Thunderbirds, Smyth Agree to Three-Year Extension

July 24, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced that the team has signed defender Trevor Smyth to a three-year contract extension. "I'm very excited to be re-signing and continuing my career with Halifax. I've been lucky to be here since the team first moved and am very proud of what has been built. We have an incredible fan base and amazing organization from the top down. Everyone here is a family that is set on bringing a championship to The Nest," Smyth said. "I'm happy to be a part of this and am looking forwar... Full Story

Marinier Looking Forward to Rookie Year with Thunderbirds

July 21, 2026 - The buzz around the Halifax Thunderbirds continues to grow. Fresh off another competitive season that saw the team reach the NLL Finals for the first time since relocating to Halifax, the Thunderbirds are continuing to establish themselves as a contender year after year. That depth is only expected to grow with the anticipated arrival of 2025 first-round pick Alex Marinier next season. After wrapping up his graduate year at The Ohio State University, Marinier put pen to paper, signing a three-year deal with the Thunderbir... Full Story

Mike Accursi to be Inducted to NLL Hall of Fame Alongside Dan Dawson, Shawn Evans and Sandy Chapman

July 16, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS - The National Lacrosse League has announced that Halifax Thunderbirds Head Coach Mike Accursi has been inducted into the NLL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026 in the Veterans Category. "I'm truly humbled and deeply honoured to be inducted into the NLL Hall of Fame," Accursi said. "To stand alongside such an incredible group of talented players I've admired and competed with and against for years means more than I can put into words." "This recognition reflects every coach and teammate I played ... Full Story

• Thunderbirds Sign Colton Armstrong to Three-Year Extension - July 24, 2026
  
• Thunderbirds, Smyth Agree to Three-Year Extension - July 24, 2026
  
• Marinier Looking Forward to Rookie Year with Thunderbirds - July 21, 2026
  
• Mike Accursi to be Inducted to NLL Hall of Fame Alongside Dan Dawson, Shawn Evans and Sandy Chapman - July 16, 2026
  
• Mike Accursi Announced as Finalist for the NLL Hall of Fame - Class of 2026 - July 15, 2026
  
• 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
  
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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: Top 5 Plays 2025-26: Halifax Thunderbirds - NLL YouTube (July 13)
  
• VIDEO: Summer Heat Hitting Like Dawson Theede - NLL YouTube (July 3)
  
• 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)
  
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