What league does Twin City Thunderbirds play in?

Twin City Thunderbirds play in the FPHL.

When was Twin City Thunderbirds founded?

Twin City Thunderbirds was founded in 2016 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA, USA.

Where is Twin City Thunderbirds based?

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

Who is the head coach of Twin City Thunderbirds?

The head coach of Twin City Thunderbirds is Jon Buttitta.

What arena does Twin City Thunderbirds play in?

Twin City Thunderbirds play their home games at LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

What are the team colors of Twin City Thunderbirds?

The team colors of Twin City Thunderbirds are Red + White + Black.

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2026-2027 Twin City Thunderbirds Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
		Chad Purdy (G)	26	1999	Memphis, TN, USA	6'0"	170	L	26/27
DEFENSEMEN
		Nazar Burlutsky (D)	23	2003	Perm, RUS	5'10"	143	R	26/27
		Nicholas Chiocca (D)	25	2000	Wayne, NJ, USA	6'0"	185	R	26/27
		Joey Colatarci (D)	31	1995	Fort Myers, FL, USA	6'2"	185	R	26/27
	#5	Connor Craig (D)	22	2003	Smiths Falls, ON, CAN	5'8"	154	R	26/27
	#19	Dominic Dumas (RW/C/D)	27	1999	Boise, ID, USA	6'2"	194	R	26/27
	#11	James Farmer-Valente (D)	25	2000	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L	26/27
		Sam Holy (D)	25	2001	Chicago, IL, USA	6'4"	216	L	26/27
	#4	Jack Johansen (D)	26	2000	Milford, NH, USA	6'2"	201	R	26/27
		Nicolas Larivière (D)	25	2001	Laval, QC, CAN	6'1"	181	L	26/27
		Trystan Mughal (D)	24	2001	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L	26/27
FORWARDS
	#9	Kayson Gallant (F)	26	1999	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	R	26/27
		Nick Gullo (F)	32	1994	Penfield, NY, USA	5'6"	165	L
		Igor Karpov (F)	23	2003	Ufa, RUS	6'0"	168	L	26/27
	#21	Nate Keeley (F)	28	1998	Nanton, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	L	26/27
	#18	Roman Kraemer (F)	28	1998	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'10"	194	L	26/27
		Joey McCormick (F)	24	2001	Tipton, MI, USA	5'10"	181	R	26/27
		Jordyn Mughal (F)	24	2001	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	L	26/27
	#20	Zach White (C/RW)	30	1995	Milford, CT, USA	5'7"	150	R	26/27

Position: G: 1, D: 10, F: 8Av Age: 26.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 179 lbsCompare with other teams »

2026-2027 Twin City Thunderbirds Staff

Head CoachJon Buttitta
Player-Asst. CoachZach White
ScoutTucker Firth

Team Staff History

Twin City Thunderbirds Facts

Plays in: Federal Prospects Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White + Black
Town: Winston-Salem, NC, USA Map
Founded: 2016

2026-2027 Twin City Thunderbirds Roster Facts

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Experience

Twin City Thunderbirds: 706 GP

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Arena Information

Arena Name: LJVM Coliseum Annex
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Capacity: 4 000
Construction Year: 1989

Twin City Thunderbirds Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/15/2023 11:30 PM UTC	Columbus River Dragons	Carolina Thunderbirds	3 - 4 (SO)	FPHL
04/14/2023 11:35 PM UTC	Carolina Thunderbirds	Columbus River Dragons	3 - 4 (SO)	FPHL
04/08/2023 11:30 PM UTC	Columbus River Dragons	Carolina Thunderbirds	1 - 3	FPHL
04/07/2023 11:30 PM UTC	Columbus River Dragons	Carolina Thunderbirds	3 - 2 (SO)	FPHL
04/02/2023 08:05 PM UTC	Carolina Thunderbirds	Mississippi Sea Wolves	6 - 3	FPHL

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Joey McCormick (F)

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Nicholas Chiocca (D)

Joining fromUniv. of Arizona

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Nicolas Larivière (D)

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Sam Holy (D)

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Dysen Skinner (G)

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Twin City Thunderbirds History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Twin City Thunderbirds
2026-2027	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	FPHL	56	22	29	-	4	1	193	207	75	1.34	5	Did not make playoffs
Carolina Thunderbirds
2024-2025	FPHL	56	38	11	-	3	4	223	127	124	2.21	1	Final loss
2023-2024	FPHL	56	32	12	-	8	4	225	149	116	2.07	2	Final loss
2022-2023	FPHL	56	40	12	-	-	4	278	176	117	2.09	1	Final loss
2021-2022	FPHL	62	25	26	-	6	5	245	242	-	-	5	Semifinal loss
2020-2021	FPHL	20	8	9	-	2	1	75	61	29	1.45	3	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	FPHL	46	33	6	-	2	5	219	111	108	2.35	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	FHL	58	48	6	-	1	3	266	116	149	2.57	1	Champion
2017-2018	FHL	56	25	24	0	5	2	197	192	87	1.55	3	Semifinal loss

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Twin City Thunderbirds 2025-Present
Carolina Thunderbirds 2016-2025