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Thunderbirds heading to nationals

The Soo Thunderbirds are heading back to the RBC Cup. Thanks to a 3-2 win over the Fort Frances Lakers of the Superior International League, the Thunderbirds will return to the RBC Cup for the first time since 2012.
Brad Coccimiglio
Brad Coccimiglio

The Soo Thunderbirds are heading back to the RBC Cup.

Thanks to a 3-2 win over the Fort Frances Lakers of the Superior International League, the Thunderbirds will return to the RBC Cup for the first time since 2012.

Matt Pinder scored at 4:05 of the third period to give the Thunderbirds their third lead of the game, a lead they would not relinquish the rest of the night.

Nicolas Tassone had the other two goals for the Thunderbirds while Joey Miller picked up two assists.

Goaltender Mario Culina made 29 saves.

Wyatt Cota had a goal and an assist for Fort Frances, who entered the tournament as the host and SIJHL champions. Nick Minerva also scored while goaltender Pierce Dushenko stopped 41 shots for the Lakers.

The RBC Cup, hosted by the Portage Terriers, is scheduled to begin on May 9.

(Photo courtesy Tim Bates/OJHL Images)

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Brad Coccimiglio

About the Author: Brad Coccimiglio

A graduate of Loyalist College’s Sports Journalism program, Brad Coccimiglio’s work has appeared in The Hockey News as well as online at FoxSports.com in addition to regular freelance work with SooToday before joining the team full time.
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