About Us
The Thunderbirds Hockey Club is a leading Tier II program in Ohio. We aim to develop players’ abilities and character on and off the ice so they’re ready for travel, high school, juniors, college or beyond. We give them intense training, polish their skills, test them against top Tier II rivals in Ohio and nationwide at Showcase events. Our coaches stress players pursue academic excellence so they can reach new levels both as a student and athlete in Ohio and beyond.
Contact
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620 Brevard Circle
Pickerington, OH 43147
David Dew
2 days ago9/17/2024 College Prep Weekly E-Letter
Upcoming Matchups
The Thunderbirds College Prep team is preparing for one of the toughest weekends of the season. On Wednesday, the team travels to Mount Clemens to take on the prestigious Metro Jets of the USPHL. Afterward, they return to Columbus for two practices before facing the defending MPHL champions, Gilmour Academy. Gilmour finished 5th in the national US Prep rankings last year, alongside renowned teams like Shattuck St. Mary’s, Northwood School, Culver, and NorthStar Christian Academy.
The Thunderbirds currently hold a 1-2 record, with both losses coming from collegiate series games. The team is looking to build on the momentum of their inaugural season's first win—a 6-1 victory over the USPHL’s Battle Creek Kernels.
Game Transportation
For all three games, players will drive themselves, as the distances are within the set mileage. Since the games are scheduled early, players will not need to drive late into the night.
Wednesday, 9/18 vs. Metro Jets
Location: Mount Clemens Ice Arena
Game Time: 1:00 PM (Arrival by 11:00 AM)
Approximate Game End: 3:00 PM
Departure Time: 4:00 PM
Return to Columbus: 7:00–8:00 PM
Saturday, 9/21 vs. Gilmour Academy
Location: Gilmour Academy Ice Arena
Game Time: 1:00 PM (Arrival by 11:00 AM)
After the game, players will have a team-provided meal and check into the team-provided hotel for the night.
Sunday, 9/22 vs. Gilmour Academy
Location: Gilmour Academy Ice Arena
Game Time: 11:00 AM (Arrival by 9:00 AM)
Approximate Game End: 1:00 PM
Departure Time: 2:00 PM
Return to Columbus: 4:00–5:00 PM
Next Week
Next weekend is the season’s first gameless weekend, set aside for players to visit colleges or junior hockey programs. It’s recommended, but not required, to use this time for visits unless a team visit is scheduled.
**METRO GAME WILL NOT HAVE LIVE STREAM PER METRO STAFF REQUEST, AS GUESTS WE MUST OBLIGE, WE MAY DO A LIVE CHAT FEED ON RUMBLE WITH SCORING UPDATES**