Halifax Thunderbirds
Team Information
The Halifax Thunderbirds are a professional Canadian box lacrosse team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, competing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) as members of the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division. Founded originally in 1995 as the Rochester Knighthawks, the franchise relocated to Halifax in 2019 and began play as the Thunderbirds in 2020. They play home games at the Scotiabank Centre. The team has a rich history of success, including five NLL championships won as the Rochester Knighthawks. Owned by Curt Styres and coached by Mike Accursi, the Thunderbirds sport purple, orange, white, and black colors, and represent the growing professional lacrosse presence in Atlantic Canada.
Conference:
Eastern
Division:
Atlantic
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Founded:
1995
Ownership:
Curt Styres
Arena:
Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Head Coach:
Mike Accursi
Cup Titles:
NLL Cup: 5 (1997, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Championships Won:
5 (1997, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Team Colors:
Purple, Orange, White, Black
