Returning core
16
14 skaters · 2 goalies
Club identity
2026–27 team profile
Arena
Cheerios Iceplex
Mascot
Zappy
Division
Atlantic
Returning players
16
Blue
#2E3192
Yellow
#FFF200
Black
#1A1A1A
Future assets
Draft picks
Current 2027 and 2028 draft-pick inventory for the Cincinnati Thunderbolts. Pick ownership will update here when trades are completed.
AVHL Draft
2027
1st Round
Own pick
2nd Round
Own pick
3rd Round
Own pick
AVHL Draft
2028
1st Round
Own pick
2nd Round
Own pick
3rd Round
Own pick
Home ice
Cheerios Iceplex
The 2026–27 home of the Cincinnati Thunderbolts.
Uniform set
Home, away & alternate
All three official 2026–27 looks, presented from the finalized team artwork.
2026–27
Home
2026–27
Away
2026–27
Alternate
Official mascot
Zappy
#94Game night identity
Arena presentation
Team-specific presentation details from the official 2026–27 club specifications.
Goal horn
Mid (Boat Horn 4), 1 Blast (Ls)
Goal song
Punk Rock - Riot Times
Win song
Pop - 2 Good 4 You
Win presentation
Board Smash
2026–27 roster foundation
Returning players
16 total · 14 skaters · 2 goalies
| # | Player | Pos | OVR | Age | Years left | 25–26 PTS | Career PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Washington Capitals | RW | 88 | 32 | 7 | 55 | 192 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Flyers | LD | 87 | 30 | 4 | 33 | 125 |
| 14 | Minnesota Wild | C | 86 | 29 | 6 | 71 | 246 |
| 50 | Utah Mammoth | RD/LD | 85 | 27 | 3 | 53 | 125 |
| 17 | New Jersey Devils | RD | 85 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 47 |
| 59 | Chicago Blackhawks | LW | 84 | 31 | 2 | 50 | 224 |
| 50 | New York Rangers | LW | 84 | 24 | 1 | 74 | 121 |
| 16 | Calgary Flames | C | 83 | 27 | 4 | 40 | 131 |
| 4 | New York Islanders | LD/RD | 82 | 32 | 2 | 15 | 88 |
| 37 | Detroit Red Wings | C/RW | 82 | 31 | 2 | 30 | 146 |
| 50 | Carolina Hurricanes | LW | 81 | 31 | 4 | 37 | 104 |
| 53 | Utah Mammoth | LW/C | 81 | 30 | 4 | 17 | 57 |
| 13 | St. Louis Blues | RW/LW | 80 | 27 | 3 | 13 | 61 |
| 71 | Florida Panthers | RW | 80 | 28 | 1 | 37 | 147 |