Category: Carolina Thunderbirds
Federal Offenses
Empire DivisionWell, the season is over. The 2023-24 FPHL season had plenty of drama, on the ice and off, but it was truly entertaining. I make fun of the league, sometimes the jokes write themselves, but the FPHL is good hockey. … Continue reading → The post Federal Offenses first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
Read moreRiver Dragons lose in double OT, season ends with a heartbreaker
Ryan HunterCOLUMBUS, GA – Gus Ford’s breakaway goal at 4:43 of double overtime sent the Carolina Thunderbirds to the Commissioners Cup final with a 2-1 win over the Columbus River Dragons on Sunday night. Columbus broke through first at 10:33 of … Continue reading → The post River Dragons lose in double OT, se...
Read moreCarolina stun River Dragons in OT, extend series to Game 3
Jiri PestukaCOLUMBUS, GA – Jiri Pestuka scored at 15:04 of overtime to give the Carolina Thunderbirds a critical road victory and extend the Continental Division Final to a deciding Game Three on Sunday in Columbus at 6:05 pm. Pestuka tipped home … Continue reading → The post Carolina stun River Dragons in OT,...
Read moreRiver Dragons Defeat Thunderbirds 11-1
Alexander JmaeffColumbus, GA – The Columbus River Dragons hosted the Carolina Thunderbirds at home to conclude their 3-part series this weekend. After defeating the Thunderbirds Thursday in SO, and falling short of their rival in OT Friday, the River Dragons came home … Continue reading → The post River Dragons Def...
Read moreRiver Dragons Fry Thunderbirds 7-4
Carolina ThunderbirdsColumbus, GA – This rivalry matchup was cooking right from the get-go, with the FPHL Continental Division’s #2 Carolina Thunderbirds taking on the #1 River Dragons. After only 1:01, Carter Shinkaruk struck first for Columbus, earning a quick lead over … Continue reading → The post River Dragons Fry...
Read moreJmaeff hat trick drives Dragons to win
Nathan BalkwillCOLUMBUS, GA – Alexander Jmaeff recorded a hat trick and Josh Pietrantonio added a pair of goals to power the Columbus River Dragons to a 5-3 win over the Carolina Thunderbirds on Friday night. Jmaeff scored just 16 seconds into the … Continue reading → The post Jmaeff hat trick drives Dragons to wi...
Read moreDragons fall to Carolina after penalties
Jiri PestukaCOLUMBUS, GA – Jiri Pestuka scored the game-tying goal with under a minute remaining in regulation and then potted the shootout-winning goal in a 2-1 Carolina Thunderbirds victory over the Columbus River Dragons on Friday night in the first half … Continue reading → The post Dragons fall to Carolina...
Read moreHat Tricks complete rally, down T-Birds n Championship Game
ThunderbirdDanbury, CT – The Danbury Hat Tricks and Carolina Thunderbirds concluded a competitive, harshly fought series with a legendary game that Danbury emerged from with a 3-2 overtime victory and the Commissioner’s Cup.Danbury opened the scoring 56 seconds in courtesy … Continue reading → The post Hat Tri...
Read moreHat Tricks Win Game 4, Send Finals Series to Decisive Game 5
Brian WilsonDanbury, CT- The Danbury Hat Tricks and Carolina Thunderbirds met on Saturday night for Game Four of the Commissioner’s Cup Championship series and battled to a 4-3 final that extended the series to a fifth and deciding game on Sunday … Continue reading → The post Hat Tricks Win Game 4, Send Finals...
Read moreHat Tricks Beat Thunderbirds in Game 3 of Finals!
DanburyDanbury, CT- The Danbury Hat Tricks limped home to Western Connecticut after dropping the first two games of the Commissioner’s Cup Championship Series to the Carolina Thunderbirds in Winston-Salem last weekend. On Friday night, Danbury roared back to life in … Continue reading → The post Hat Tricks...
Read moreHat Tricks Fall in Game 1 of the Finals to Carolina
Carolina ThunderbirdsWinston-Salem, NC- The Danbury Hat Tricks opened up the Commissioner’s Cup Championship Series in Winston-Salem against the Carolina Thunderbirds and fell 6-2 in front of a rowdy and lively crowd at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex. Brendan Sheehan scored the first … Continue reading → The post H...
Read moreThunderbirds tie series with double OY win over Columbus
CarolinaWinston-Salem, NC – Facing elimination in front of 2,944 fans at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex, the Carolina Thunderbirds put together their most courageous and determined effort of the year. Petr Panacek ended a marathon Game 2 with a power play … Continue reading → The post Thunderbirds tie...
Read moreSea Wolves Drop Series Opener at Carolina
Sea WolvesWinston-Salem, NC – The (15-31-4) Mississippi Sea Wolves grabbed an early lead and carried it through most of the game on Friday night, but the (36-12-2) Carolina Thunderbirds snuck past them in a big second period to win 3-2 at … Continue reading → The post Sea Wolves Drop Series Opener at Carolina...
Read moreThunderbirds Rise Over Sea Wolves 3-2
Mississippi Sea WolvesWinston-Salem, NC – The (7-22-3) Mississippi Sea Wolves saw their four-game point streak snap on Friday night after a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the (20-12-3) Carolina Thunderbirds at the Winston-Salem Fairground Annex. Jake Raleigh silenced the raucous crowd … Continue reading → The post Thun...
Read moreProwlers edge Carolina, 4-3
Port HuronPort Huron, MI – The Port Huron Prowlers defeated the Carolina Thunderbirds 4-3 on Oct. 21 at McMorran Place in Port Huron, Michigan. Three straight second-period goals put the Prowlers ahead for good. Justin Pringle got the scoring going in … Continue reading → The post Prowlers edge Carolina, 4-3...
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