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2023-2024
2023-2024 Carolina Thunderbirds Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #29 |  | 25 | 2000 | Naples, FL, USA | 6'1" | 183 | L | ||
| #72 |  | 28 | 1997 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| #29 | | 35 | 1990 | Medford, MA, USA | 6'0" | 187 | L | ||
| #95 | | 33 | 1992 | Chicago, IL, USA | 6'1" | 192 | L | ||
| #29 | | 32 | 1993 | Oakland, CA, USA | 6'0" | 190 | R | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #26 | | 26 | 1999 | Appleton, WI, USA | 6'0" | 183 | L | ||
| #8 | | 28 | 1997 | Moon Township, PA, USA | 6'0" | 190 | L | ||
| #20 | | 30 | 1995 | Toms River, NJ, USA | 6'3" | 205 | R | ||
| #15 | | 26 | 2000 | Cobourg, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 183 | R | ||
| #19 | | 26 | 1999 | Boise, ID, USA | 6'2" | 194 | R | ||
| #11 | | 25 | 2000 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| #5 |  | 30 | 1995 | Biel-Bienne, SUI | 6'0" | 183 | L | ||
| #22 | | 24 | 2001 | Cobourg, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 181 | L | ||
| #2 | | 24 | 2001 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'4" | 205 | L | ||
| #20 | | 23 | 2002 | Cambridge, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 194 | L | ||
| #7 | | 27 | 1998 | Nanton, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | R | ||
| #4 | | 24 | 2001 | Seattle, WA, USA | 6'1" | 205 | R | ||
| #93 |  | 24 | 2001 | Kosice, SVK | 6'0" | 176 | L | ||
| #23 | | 28 | 1997 | Gloucester, MA, USA | 6'2" | 194 | L | ||
| #13 | | Joe Pace (D)Loan | 40 | 1985 | Chicago, IL, USA | 5'11" | 190 | L | |
| #24 |  | 31 | 1994 | Prostejov, CZE | 6'1" | 179 | R | ||
| #2 | | 27 | 1998 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 214 | R | ||
| #23 | | 26 | 1999 | Niles, IL, USA | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #45 |  | 25 | 2000 | Omsk, RUS | 5'8" | 174 | - | ||
| #25 | | 25 | 2000 | Cobourg, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 179 | R | ||
| #14 | | 33 | 1992 | Middleburg Heights, OH, USA | 5'9" | 201 | R | ||
| #15 | | 27 | 1998 | Orchard Park, NY, USA | 6'1" | 194 | R | ||
| #13 | | 32 | 1993 | Flushing, MI, USA | 6'1" | 190 | R | ||
| #10 | | 30 | 1995 | Tillsonburg, ON, CAN | 5'8" | 185 | R | ||
| #15 |  | 25 | 2000 | Borås, SWE | 5'9" | 174 | L | ||
| #13 | | 32 | 1993 | Magnitogorsk, RUS | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
| #9 | | 26 | 1999 | Greensboro, NC, USA | 6'2" | 185 | R | ||
| #21 | | 27 | 1998 | Nanton, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | ||
| #28 | | 31 | 1994 | Saginaw, MI, USA | 6'1" | 201 | L | ||
| #18 | | 28 | 1998 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 5'10" | 194 | L | ||
| #12 | | 29 | 1996 | Vysocany, CZE | 6'0" | 168 | R | ||
| #16 | | 31 | 1994 | Trebic, CZE | 6'5" | 229 | R | ||
| #6 | | 25 | 2000 | New Port Richey, FL, USA | 6'1" | 205 | R | ||
| #15 | | 24 | 2001 | Six Nations, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 181 | R | ||
2023-2024 Carolina Thunderbirds Staff
- Head CoachSteve Harrison
- Player-Asst. CoachJon Buttitta
- BroadcasterBrendan Reilly
- CEOBarry Soskin
- Dir. of CommunicationsBrendan Reilly
- Dir. of Hockey OperationsCary Ross
- Dir. of Media RelationsBrendan Reilly
- Equipment ManagerJosh Linville
- Equipment ManagerDamien Poole
- Franchise OwnerRick Chaikin
- Franchise OwnerCary Ross
- Franchise OwnerBarry Soskin
- Head Equipment ManagerRod Harris
- 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
2023-2024 Carolina Thunderbirds Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 18 players
- 13 players
- 3 players
- 2 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Carolina Thunderbirds: 2 298 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