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Vegas Golden Knights acquire Keegan Kolesar from Blue Jackets

The Vegas Golden Knights traded the no. 45 overall pick in the NHL Draft to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for T-Birds forward Keegan Kolesar.
7 years ago

Thunderbirds’ historic season filled with reasons to celebrate

The Thunderbirds accomplished something this year that had never been done in the franchise's history, despite a mountain of obstacles that stood in their way.
7 years ago

T-Birds still control their own destiny despite 0-2 start at Memorial Cup

The Thunderbirds enter a do-or-die game against Saint John on Tuesday night. The winner advances to the Memorial Cup semi-final. The loser goes home.
7 years ago

Konowalchuk: Not yet ready to commit to naming T-Birds’ starter in net

After pulling Carl Stankowski in favor of Rylan Toth during the T-Birds' 7-1 loss to Windsor in the Memorial Cup, coach Steve Konowalchuk wasn't prepared to name a starter for Tuesday's do-or-die game.
7 years ago

Steve Konowalchuk: T-Birds need to be more predictable against Windsor

Steve Konowalchuk described his team's need to play a simpler, more predictable game against the Windsor Spitfires.
7 years ago

2017 Memorial Cup primer: T-Birds joined by Erie, Saint John and Windsor in round-robin tournament

The Seattle Thunderbirds will be joined in the Memorial Cup round-robin by the Erie Otters, Saint John Sea Dogs and Windsor Spitfires.
7 years ago

Electrifying comeback gives Thunderbirds their first ever WHL Championship

The Seattle Thunderbirds wrapped up their first ever WHL Championship with a Game 6 overtime victory over the Regina Pats at the Brandt Centre on Sunday night.
7 years ago

Heading into season’s final home game, T-Birds have already set numerous records

With just three games potentially left in the postseason, this year's Thunderbirds have already set numerous team and individual records.
7 years ago

T-Birds push past Kelowna; face toughest test yet in Regina

Seattle faced their toughest opponent of the postseason so far in the Kelowna Rockets, but it only gets more difficult as they'll face the Regina Pats in the WHL Championship.
7 years ago

T-Birds vs. Rockets: Inside the numbers

Seattle looks forward to their toughest matchup of the postseason as they take on a Kelowna Rockets team hoping to exact revenge after last year's Western Conference Championship sweep at the hands of the T-Birds.
7 years ago

Conference Finals preview: T-Birds, Rockets have both overcome roster turnover

Meeting in the Conference Finals for the second straight year, both the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets have seen big changes to their respective rosters.
7 years ago

Three T-Birds crack NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings

Jarret Tyszka, Sami Moilanen and Matthew Wedman made NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
7 years ago

Inside the numbers: T-Birds vs. Silvertips

Seattle and Everett will meet in the playoffs for the third time in four years. Here is a by-the-numbers look at how the two teams fared head-to-head during the regular season.
7 years ago

T-Birds complete sweep of Tri-City; await outcome of Everett-Victoria series

The T-Birds completed the four-game sweep of the Tri-City Americans, winning again on Friday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.
7 years ago

Thunderbirds crush Americans 9-2 in Game 3; chance to clinch series Friday night

The Thunderbirds jumped out to a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series in convincing fashion with a 9-2 victory over the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick.
7 years ago

Five things to watch for in T-Birds’ first-round playoff series with Americans

Five storylines to keep an eye on heading into opening night of Seattle's first-round playoff series against the Tri-City Americans.
7 years ago

T-Birds vs. Americans: Sleepers who could be difference makers

Whichever team comes out on top in this first round playoff series is going to need contributions from more than just their top line. We take a look at some other names to keep an eye on.
7 years ago

Inside the numbers: T-Birds vs. Americans

A by-the-numbers look at the head-to-head matchups between the T-Birds and their first-round opponent, the Tri-City Americans.
7 years ago

T-Birds’ Barzal should be favorite for WHL Most Valuable Player

Seattle's Mathew Barzal has missed significant time this season for various reasons, but has continued to prove that when he's on the ice, he's the league's most dynamic player.
7 years ago

U.S. Division could be all but decided tonight when T-Birds host Silvertips

Tonight is nearly a must-win game for the Thunderbirds, who trail Everett by one point in the standings and have played two more games than their rival to the north.
7 years ago

T-Birds head-to-head vs. Portland: numbers prove they’re more than a “one-line team”

It's become popular to refer to the Thunderbirds as a "one-line team." We take a look at why that's not true and compare them head-to-head with their U.S. Division rival, the Portland Winterhawks.
7 years ago

Depleted Thunderbirds sign Cody Savey

With all of the injuries that have piled up recently, Seattle signed 15-year-old Cody Savey of British Columbia to provide depth up front.
7 years ago

T-Birds take first of two in Victoria 3-1 behind Gropp hat trick

The Thunderbirds picked up their 14th victory in their past 16 games when they beat the Victoria Royals 3-1 behind a Ryan Gropp hat trick.
7 years ago

T-Birds’ top line once again proving they’re one of the league’s best

Consistently playing together for the first time this season, Seattle's top line has re-developed the chemistry that, combined with their talent, makes them one of the WHL's best.
7 years ago