Sault Thunderbirds

This article is about a defunct EPHL team. For the team currently in the NOJHA, see Soo Thunderbirds.

The Sault Thunderbirds were a professional ice hockey team in the Eastern Professional Hockey League from 1959 to 1962. The Thunderbirds were based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and played at the Sault Memorial Gardens.

Players

Hockey Hall of Fame Members

There are two members of the Hockey Hall of Fame that played for the Sault Thunderbirds. Gerry Cheevers and Phil Esposito played for the Thunderbirds in the Eastern Professional Hockey League (EPHL) between 1959-1962.

NHL Alumni

Dusty Blair
Gerry Cheevers
Roger Crozier
Denis DeJordy
Roy Edwards
Phil Esposito
Duke Harris
Rich Healey
Ed Kachur
Merv Kuryluk
Milan Marcetta
Jack Martin
Doug Robinson
Cliff Schmautz
Bill Speer
Bob Wilson

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