Bench Medics & Equipment Managers

Josh Linville

Bench Medic

From Kernersville NC

This will be my 14th year working in pro hockey in the area and looking forward to a great year! Currently play the game and have been on the ice for 40 years! I have a love and passion for the sport and this Thunderbirds team, I enjoy working with the guys from the veterans to the Rockies! We have a good team behind the bench and all work together to make it all happen. Looking forward to a great season working with some awesome people and players!

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Damien Poole

Bench Medic

I have been in the fire and emergency services since 1994. I have been a certified North Carolina State Emergency Medical Technician since 1995. I grew up watching local minor pro hockey teams in Winston-Salem. I am married with 4 kids. This is my fifth year as a Bench Medic/Equipment Manager for the Carolina Thunderbirds.

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Rod Harris

Head Equipment Manager

Rod Harris (Lightning Rod) Born & raised in Matawan, NJ and played hockey at Brookdale College. Was the 3rd employee hired by the New Jersey Devils in 1982 for the equipment-locker room staff. Was the 10th employee hired by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992 for the equipment-locker room staff, spent 30 years with the Bolts. Retired to the Winston-Salem area in the summer of 2022.

Achievements;

-1 time NHL President Trophy winner.

-2 time selected to work the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament.

-3 times selected to work the NHL AllStar Game.

-5 time NHL Prince of Wales Trophy winner.

-3 time Stanley Cup winner.

-Winner of the 2022 NHL Mike Foley Commitment to Excellence Award.

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Mike Murphy

Equipment Manager

Mike Murphy born in West Islip New York and raised in Pam Harbor FL. A hockey fan his entire life, relocated to Winston Salem in 2007. Currently a resident of Clemmons NC with his wife and 2 children and a business owner in Kernersville NC.