For the defunct EPHL team, see Sault Thunderbirds.
| Soo Thunderbirds | |
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| City: | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| League: | Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League |
| Division: | Western |
| Founded: | 1999 |
| Home Arena: | GFL Memorial Gardens |
| Owner(s): | Albert Giommi |
| General Manager: | Jordan Smith |
| Head Coach: | Jordan Smith |
| Affiliates: | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1999–2002: | Soo Thunderbirds |
| 2002–2003: | Sault Ste. Marie Jr. Greyhounds |
| 2003–Present: | Soo Thunderbirds |
The Soo Thunderbirds are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.
- Soo Thunderbirds 1999 - 2002
- Sault Ste. Marie Jr. Greyhounds 2002 - 2003
- Soo Thunderbirds 2003 to Present
History[edit | edit source]
The Soo Thunderbirds will host the 2010 Dudley Hewitt Cup.
Team Captains: Mike Hull, Matt Wallace, Nick Oho, Dave Cara, Matt Wallace, Ryan Maunu, Adam Kauppi.
Season-by-season results[edit | edit source]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | Result | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Thunderbirds | ||||||||||
| 1999–00 | 40 | 22 | 15 | 3 | — | 184 | 145 | 47 | 3rd NOJHL | |
| 2000–01 | 40 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 240 | 95 | 69 | 2nd NOJHL | Lost Final |
| 2001–02 | 42 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 347 | 122 | 72 | 2nd NOJHL | Lost Final |
| Sault Ste. Marie Jr. Greyhounds | ||||||||||
| 2002–03 | 48 | 35 | 11 | 2 | — | 305 | 161 | 72 | 2nd NOJHL | Lost Final |
| Soo Thunderbirds | ||||||||||
| 2003–04 | 48 | 31 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 266 | 155 | 70 | 2nd NOJHL | Lost Final |
| 2004–05 | 48 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 206 | 175 | 57 | 5th NOJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2005–06 | 48 | 31 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 220 | 165 | 63 | 2nd NOJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2006–07 | 48 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 170 | 184 | 48 | 5th NOJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2007–08 | 50 | 33 | 9 | — | 8 | 206 | 145 | 101 | 1st NOJHL | Lost Final |
| 2008–09 | 50 | 35 | 14 | — | 1 | 244 | 153 | 71 | 2nd NOJHL | Won League |
| 2009–10 | 50 | 33 | 14 | — | 3 | 253 | 154 | 69 | 3rd NOJHL | Lost Final |
| 2010–11 | 50 | 38 | 9 | — | 3 | 244 | 144 | 79 | 1st NOJHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2011–12 | 50 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 245 | 156 | 83 | 1st NOJHL | Won League Won Dudley Hewitt Cup |
| 2012–13 | 48 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 223 | 123 | 72 | 2nd NOJHL | Lost Final |
| 2013–14 | 56 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 245 | 102 | 99 | 1st NOJHL | Lost Final |
| 2014–15 | 52 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 271 | 130 | 83 | 1st of 4, West 1st of 9, NOJHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 4-0 vs. Blind River Beavers Won Div. Finals, 4-1 vs. Elliot Lake Wildcats Won League Finals, 4-1 vs. Cochrane Crunch LEAGUE CHAMPIONS |
| 2015–16 | 54 | 47 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 245 | 93 | 95 | 1st of 6, West 1st of 12, NOJHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 4-0 vs. Soo Eagles Won Div. Finals, 4-1 vs. Elliot Lake Wildcats Won League Finals, 4-0 vs. Kirkland Lake Gold Miners LEAGUE CHAMPIONS |
| 2016-17 | 56 | 43 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 232 | 134 | 88 | 1st of 6 West 2nd of 12 NOJHL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 0-4 Soo Eagles |
| 2017-18 | 56 | 36 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 195 | 134 | 76 | 2nd of 6 West 3rd of 12 NOJHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 4-3 Soo Eagles Lost Div. Final 2-4 Rayside-Balfour Canadians |
| 2018-19 | 56 | 44 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 221 | 145 | 89 | 1st of 6 West 1st of 12 NOJHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 4-2 Blind River Eagles Won Div. Final 4-2 Rayside-Balfour Canadians Lost final 3-4 Hearst Lumberjacks |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 30 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 220 | 166 | 67 | 3rd West | Playoffs cancelled before start play |
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