When was Winston-Salem Thunderbirds founded?

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds was founded in 1981 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA, USA.

Where is Winston-Salem Thunderbirds based?

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds is based in Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

Who is the head coach of Winston-Salem Thunderbirds?

The head coach of Winston-Salem Thunderbirds is Rick Dudley.

What arena does Winston-Salem Thunderbirds play in?

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds play their home games at Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

What are the team colors of Winston-Salem Thunderbirds?

The team colors of Winston-Salem Thunderbirds are Red + White + Black.

Carolina Thunderbirds

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1985-1986

1985-1986 Season

Carolina Thunderbirds were 49-13-6 in the 1985-86 ACHL season with 104 points, 1st overall.

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1985-1986 Carolina Thunderbirds Roster

Carolina Thunderbirds — 1985-1986 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Ray LeBlanc (G)	62	1964	Fitchburg, MA, USA	5'10"	172	L
	#1	Mark Liska (G)	-		Mendota Heights, MN, USA	6'2"	196	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Mike Albano (D)	-		Somerville, MA, USA	5'9"	161	-
		Bill Audycki (D)	69	1957	Bellevue, WA, USA	5'11"	192	-
		Robert Doré (D)	65	1961	QC, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#4	Bob Hagan (D)	-		Rochester, NY, USA	6'2"	209	-
		Mark Huglen (D)	64	1962	Roseau, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Kurt Steinbergs (D)	66	1960	Minnetonka, MN, USA	5'11"	185	-
		Dan Vlaisavljevich (D)	65	1960	Eveleth, MN, USA	6'3"	205	L
	#19	Matt Winnicki (F)	64	1962	Farmingdale, NY, USA	6'1"	190	-
FORWARDS
	#16	Brian Carroll (LW)	66	1960	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Craig Chamberlain (RW)	-			-	-	-
		Ed Christian (F)	64	1962	Warroad, MN, USA	5'10"	174	-
	#12	Andy Cozzi (RW)	62	1963	New Rochelle, NY, USA	5'10"	185	R
		Joe Curran (C)	-		Dorchester, MA, USA	-	-	-
		Kim Elliot (C)	-			-	-	-
		Kim Elliott (C)	68	1958	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	-
		Louis Finocchiaro (C)	61	1965	Saugus, MA, USA	5'8"	165	L
	#9	Jay Fraser (LW)	65	1961	Saint-Lambert, QC, CAN	6'1"	192	L
		John Hill (F)	65	1960	Hampton, VA, USA	6'2"	196	-
		Bruce Horvath (F)	63	1963	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'2"	198	-
		Darren Hunter (F)	62	1964	Eston, SK, CAN	5'9"	165	-
	#5	Randy Irving (LW/D)	67	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Brian Johnson (C)	66	1960	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	185	R
		Bill King (F)	64	1961	Shoreview, MN, USA	5'9"	165	R
	#29	Michel Lanouette (RW)	65	1961	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Doug McCarthy (C)	63	1962	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	#11	Andy Ristau (RW)	65	1961	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'5"	240	R
		Kermit Salfi (LW)	-		Clifton Park, NY, USA	5'11"	181	-
		Don Shaw (RW)	65	1961		6'1"	190	-
		Mark Straub (RW)	63	1963		-	-	-
		Jay Swist (F)	-			-	-	-
	#24	John Torchetti (RW)	62	1964	Boston, MA, USA	6'0"	198	R
		Dave Watson (F)	68	1958	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	-
Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 18Av Age: 24.86 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

1985-1986 Carolina Thunderbirds Staff

GM/Head CoachRick Dudley
Dir. of Media RelationsJim Riggs
Franchise OwnerBill Coffey

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1985-1986 Winston-Salem Thunderbirds Demographics

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds Facts

Plays in: -
Team Colors: Red + White + Black
Town: Winston-Salem, NC, USA Map
Founded: 1981

1985-1986 Carolina Thunderbirds Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players
13 players

Experience

Carolina Thunderbirds: 2 554 GP
NHL: 21 GP
AHL: 336 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum
Location: Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Capacity: 6 200
Construction Year: 1955

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds Games

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Winston-Salem Thunderbirds History and Standings

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Winston-Salem Thunderbirds
1991-1992	ECHL	64	36	24	-	-	4	270	245	76	1.19	3	First round loss
1990-1991	ECHL	64	20	41	-	-	3	228	323	43	0.67	6	Did not make playoffs
1989-1990	ECHL	60	38	16	-	-	6	312	257	82	1.37	1	Final loss
Carolina Thunderbirds
1988-1989	ECHL	60	27	32	-	-	1	266	329	55	0.92	4	Champion
1987-1988	ALL-AHL	49	34	15	0	-	-	355	182	68	1.39	2	Champion
1986-1987	ACHL	54	23	31	0	-	-	252	278	48	0.89	4	Semifinal loss
1985-1986	ACHL	62	49	13	6	-	-	395	220	104	1.68	1	Champion
1984-1985	ACHL	64	53	11	1	-	-	374	228	107	1.67	1	Champion
1983-1984	ACHL	72	43	24	5	-	-	381	300	91	1.26	1	Final loss
1982-1983	ACHL	68	51	10	7	-	-	376	208	111	1.63	1	Champion
Winston-Salem Thunderbirds
1981-1982	ACHL	50	14	33	3	-	-	179	265	31	0.62	5	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1991-1992	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	23.00
1990-1991	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.64
1989-1990	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	24.52
1988-1989	View Roster	5'11"	187 lbs	23.94
1987-1988	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	24.32

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Franchise All-Time Points

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John Torchetti (F)	325	237	254	491
2.	Brian Carroll (F)	265	156	230	386
3.	Michel Lanouette (F)	308	163	208	371
4.	Kim Elliot (F)	235	133	207	340
5.	Kim Elliott (F)	235	133	207	340

Franchise All-Time Goals

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John Torchetti (F)	325	237	254	491
2.	Michel Lanouette (F)	308	163	208	371
3.	Brian Carroll (F)	265	156	230	386
4.	Kim Elliot (F)	235	133	207	340
5.	Kim Elliott (F)	235	133	207	340

Franchise All-Time Assists

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John Torchetti (F)	325	237	254	491
2.	Randy Irving (F)	357	50	236	286
3.	Brian Carroll (F)	265	156	230	386
4.	Michel Lanouette (F)	308	163	208	371
5.	Kim Elliot (F)	235	133	207	340

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Michel Lanouette (F)	308	163	371	945
2.	Randy Irving (F)	357	50	286	847
3.	Brian Carroll (F)	265	156	386	687
4.	Robert Doré (D)	220	26	126	605
5.	John Torchetti (F)	325	237	491	452

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Randy Irving (F)	357	50	236	286
2.	John Torchetti (F)	325	237	254	491
3.	Michel Lanouette (F)	308	163	208	371
4.	Brian Carroll (F)	265	156	230	386
5.	Kim Elliot (F)	235	133	207	340

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Rick Osburn (D)	1	3	4	4.00
2.	Rick Brebant (F)	14	25	49	3.50
3.	Scott Rettew (F)	5	4	12	2.40
4.	Joe Ferras (F)	69	62	148	2.14
5.	Steve Plaskon (F)	65	50	134	2.06

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	John Torchetti (F)	1987-1988	ALL-AHL	49	63	71	134	2.73	134
2.	Kim Elliot (F)	1983-1984	ACHL	71	48	76	124	1.75	92
3.	Kim Elliott (F)	1983-1984	ACHL	71	48	76	124	1.75	92
4.	Joe Curran (F)	1985-1986	ACHL	61	42	82	124	2.03	102
5.	Len Soccio (F)	1989-1990	ECHL	60	51	62	113	1.88	87

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	John Torchetti (F)	1987-1988	ALL-AHL	49	63	71	134	2.73	134
2.	Trent Kaese (F)	1989-1990	ECHL	57	56	51	107	1.88	110
3.	Benoît Laporte (F)	1983-1984	ACHL	52	54	48	102	1.96	86
4.	Dave Watson (F)	1982-1983	ACHL	66	53	49	102	1.55	101
5.	Andy Cozzi (F)	1985-1986	ACHL	43	52	31	83	1.93	26

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Joe Curran (F)	1985-1986	ACHL	61	42	82	124	2.03	102
2.	Kim Elliot (F)	1983-1984	ACHL	71	48	76	124	1.75	92
3.	Kim Elliott (F)	1983-1984	ACHL	71	48	76	124	1.75	92
4.	Doug McCarthy (F)	1986-1987	ACHL	54	37	73	110	2.04	55
5.	John Torchetti (F)	1987-1988	ALL-AHL	49	63	71	134	2.73	134

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Winston-Salem Thunderbirds — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Darren Schwartz (F)	1991-1992	ECHL	55	25	21	46	0.84	345
2.	Alan May (F)	1986-1987	ACHL	42	23	14	37	0.88	310
3.	Steve Shaunessy (D)	1989-1990	ECHL	51	2	12	14	0.27	247
4.	Robert Doré (D)	1983-1984	ACHL	68	9	34	43	0.63	245
5.	Robert Doré (D)	1982-1983	ACHL	65	4	34	38	0.58	224

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Changed name to Carolina Thunderbirds after inaugural season. Changed name back to Winston-Salem Thunderbirds starting with the 1989-1990 ECHL season. Moved to Wheeling, WV after 1991-1992 ECHL season to become the Wheeling Thunderbirds. Changed name again for 1996-1997 ECHL season to the Wheeling Nailers.