Steven Ford Returns to Carolina in Trade with Indiana

Winston-Salem, NC – The Carolina Thunderbirds, proud members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, have announced the completion of a trade with the Indiana Sentinels.

The Thunderbirds have traded for defenseman Steven Ford who returns to Carolina after playing in 23 games for the organization last season. Ford, a native of Dallas, Texas, tallied seven points for the Thunderbirds last season, before he was traded to HC Venom on March 10^th. Ford was then taken by the Sentinels in the 2025 FPHL Expansion Draft.

Ford finished his 2024-25 season playing for four different teams in the FPHL, the Blue Ridge Bobcats, Athens Rock Lobsters, Carolina and HC Venom, playing in 45 games. Across his FPHL career, the 27-year-old has played in 104 games, totaling 23 points and 345 penalty minutes.

Carolina begins its 2025-26 season on Friday, October 17^th, at home against the Pee Dee IceCats at 7:35 p.m. The full schedule can be viewed here. Don’t miss any of the action for the Thunderbirds in their 2025-26 season. Season tickets are available NOW. Email Joe Cangelosi at jcangelosi@carolinathunderbirds.com to secure your season tickets today!