Dan Hodge said the health of the club and the USPHL spurred his decision to move the Thunder to New Hampshire. Meanwhile, Norway Savings Bank Arena has many options to fill the ice time vacated by its anchor tenant since 2018.

Thunder owner and coach Dan Hodge cites cutting down on travel time as one reason for relocation, while also heaping praise on Auburn and Norway Savings Bank Arena.

The Thunder use the second-overall pick on left wing Peter Morris. Brochu taken in Phase II of the draft by Islanders HC

The Thunder fall to the Jr. Bruins on Sunday, finish the season 16-31-5.

The Thunder take a lead into the final frame before the Jr. Bruins dominate the period and roll to a win.

The Jr. Bruins score three times in the third period then defeat the Thunder with a power-play goal in overtime.

The Thunder go scoreless in their home finale, and now face a must-win game on the road Sunday.

South Shore Kings score in the first minute in OT but Thunder pick up a point in their quest to get a playoff spot.

James Tatro scores a game-winner and Brock Bergeron of Lewiston joins the Thunder for the remainder of the season.