193 893
2018-2019
2018-2019 Carolina Thunderbirds Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #1 |  | 39 | 1986 | Mcleansville, NC, USA | 5'10" | 190 | L | ||
| #30 | | 30 | 1995 | Columbus, OH, USA | 6'2" | 194 | L | ||
| #35 | | 32 | 1993 | Oakland, CA, USA | 6'0" | 190 | R | ||
| #31 |  | 29 | 1996 | Bratislava, SVK | 6'3" | 209 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #23 | | 34 | 1991 | Durand, WI, USA | 6'0" | 229 | R | ||
| #15 | | 33 | 1992 | Brookfield, CT, USA | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
| #7 |  | 31 | 1995 | 5'10" | 207 | R | |||
| #2 | | 33 | 1992 | Praha, CZE | 6'4" | 229 | R | ||
| #5 | | 32 | 1993 | Phoenix, AZ, USA | 6'0" | 201 | R | ||
| #17 | | 35 | 1990 | Boston, MA, USA | 6'0" | 223 | R | ||
| #18 |  | 44 | 1981 | Midhurst, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 185 | L | ||
| #27 | | 33 | 1992 | Mission Viejo, CA, USA | 6'3" | 216 | R | ||
| #25 | | 30 | 1995 | Braintree, MA, USA | 6'3" | 194 | L | ||
| #3 | | 35 | 1990 | Stoneham, MA, USA | 5'11" | 181 | R | ||
| #29 | | 32 | 1993 | St. Louis, MO, USA | 5'11" | 181 | L | ||
| #25 | | 29 | 1996 | Aurora, CO, USA | 6'1" | 194 | R | ||
| #24 | | 31 | 1994 | Prostejov, CZE | 6'1" | 179 | R | ||
| #4 |  | 36 | 1990 | St. Petersburg, RUS | 5'10" | 179 | L | ||
| #29 | | 31 | 1994 | San Diego, CA, USA | 6'2" | 203 | R | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| - | - | - | - | |||||
| #18 | | 31 | 1994 | Fairfield, CT, USA | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
| #11 | | 31 | 1994 | Wake Forest, NC, USA | 6'0" | 194 | R | ||
| #21 | | 32 | 1993 | Plainsboro, NJ, USA | 6'2" | 205 | R | ||
| #15 | | 34 | 1991 | Charlotte, NC, USA | 6'6" | 236 | L | ||
| #8 | | 29 | 1996 | Prievidza, SVK | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
| #22 | | 33 | 1992 | Glen Allen, VA, USA | 5'11" | 176 | R | ||
| #23 |  | 32 | 1993 | Grodno, BLR | 5'11" | 174 | L | ||
| #14 | | 34 | 1991 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 183 | R | ||
| - | - | - | - | |||||
| #13 | | 32 | 1993 | Magnitogorsk, RUS | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
| #15 | | 31 | 1994 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 6'2" | 201 | R | ||
| #20 | | 36 | 1990 | Midlothian, VA, USA | 6'2" | 205 | R | ||
| #6 | | 29 | 1996 | Winston-Salem, NC, USA | 5'9" | 148 | L | ||
| #33 | | 45 | 1980 | Brock, SK, CAN | 6'5" | 249 | L | ||
| #15 |  | 43 | 1982 | Ostrava, CZE | 5'10" | 190 | L | ||
| #12 | | 29 | 1996 | Vysocany, CZE | 6'0" | 168 | R | ||
| #10 | | 32 | 1993 | Novy Jicin, CZE | 5'8" | 179 | L | ||
| #19 | | 32 | 1993 | Hamilton, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 190 | R | ||
| #16 | | 31 | 1994 | Trebic, CZE | 6'5" | 229 | R | ||
| - | - | - | - | |||||
| #28 | | 32 | 1993 | Walker, MI, USA | 6'1" | 209 | R | ||
| #15 | | 33 | 1992 | West Richland, WA, USA | 6'0" | 185 | R | ||
2018-2019 Carolina Thunderbirds Staff
- Head CoachAndré Niec
- General ManagerScott Brand
- Player-Asst. CoachJay Croop
- Player-Asst. CoachJosh Pietrantonio
- Athletic TrainerKarolína Huvarová
- CEOBarry Soskin
- Dir. of Hockey OperationsAndré Niec
- Equipment ManagerJosh Linville
- Franchise OwnerRick Chaikin
- Franchise OwnerCary Ross
- Franchise OwnerBarry Soskin
- PresidentScott Brand
- PresidentBarry Soskin
Twin City Thunderbirds Facts
- Plays in
- Federal Prospects Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Red + White + Black
- Town
- Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Map - Founded
- 2016
2018-2019 Carolina Thunderbirds Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 26 players
- 7 players
- 4 players
- 2 players
- 2 players
- 1 player
- Experience
- Carolina Thunderbirds: 1 483 GP
NHL: 91 GP- AHL: 208 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- LJVM Coliseum Annex
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC, USA
- 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 |
Latest Transactions
01/23/2026
01/21/2026
confirmed
Leaving forGrästorps IK
01/15/2026
confirmed
Joining fromBaton Rouge Zydeco
01/08/2026
confirmed
Joining fromSmiths Falls Rideaus
confirmed
Joining fromIndiana Sentinels
confirmed
Leaving forBiloxi Breakers
Twin City Thunderbirds History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin City Thunderbirds | |||||||||||||
| 2025-2026 | FPHL | 31 | 11 | 17 | - | 2 | 1 | 96 | 108 | 38 | 1.23 | 5 | -  |
| 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 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
Twin City Thunderbirds 2025-Present
Carolina Thunderbirds 2016-2025
Carolina Thunderbirds 2016-2025