Come cheer the CAROLINA THUNDERBIRDS, 2019 Commissioner's Cup Champions, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex for the 2022-23 season.

Professional ice hockey has been a part of the Winston-Salem community on and off since 1973 when the Polar Twins played in the Southern Hockey League. The city last saw a full time tenant during the 2008-09 hockey season. Winston-Salem based teams have all averaged a minimum of 1100 fans a game. There is also a strong youth hockey, college club and other ice users programs presents in the Triad.