Tim Pigulski

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T-Birds’ decision to stick with Toth in net paying off

Some thought the Thunderbirds should look to trade for a new goalie at the trade deadline. Their decision not to is already looking like the right one.
7 years ago

Satisfied with earlier moves, T-Birds stay quiet as trade deadline passes

Tuesday’s trade deadline came and went for the Thunderbirds, who didn’t make any moves in the hours immediately prior. All in all, it was a relatively quiet day around the league, with only 10 deals being made and even fewer involving impact players. Seattle, as it turns out, accomplished most of what they wanted to […]
7 years ago

T-Birds deal disgruntled Schuldhaus for Austin Strand

Seattle acquired Austin Strand from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for Brandon Schuldhaus, who did not return to the team following the holiday break.
7 years ago

T-Birds acquire Aaron Hyman from Calgary

The Thunderbirds acquired defenseman Aaron Hyman from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2018 Bantam Draft.
7 years ago

T-Birds acquire Tyler Adams from Swift Current for Mackenzie Wight

The T-Birds added some size to their forward group on Thursday, trading prospect Mackenzie Wight for Tyler Adams.
7 years ago

This year’s T-Birds better suited to handle absences from World Juniors

Last season, Seattle struggled when their top three centers left for the World Junior Championships. This year, they're much better equipped to handle any absences.
7 years ago

Inside the numbers: Returns of Mathew Barzal, Keegan Kolesar have T-Birds trending up

Since Mathew Barzal and Keegan Kolesar rejoined the lineup, the Thunderbirds have been playing their best hockey of the season.
7 years ago

Prince George’s trade for Guhle sets precedent for other contenders

Over the weekend, the first-place Prince George Cougars put the rest of the league on notice when they acquired defenseman Brendan Guhle from the Prince Albert Raiders.
7 years ago

Mathew Barzal reflects on time with Islanders, return to Thunderbirds

Mathew Barzal discusses his time with the New York Islanders, his return to the Thunderbirds, and what he expects out of himself and the team this year.
7 years ago

Islanders return Mathew Barzal to Thunderbirds

The New York Islanders announced Wednesday morning that they would be returning top prospect Mathew Barzal to the Seattle Thunderbirds for the 2016-17 season.
7 years ago

Moilanen one bright spot early in T-Birds season

Sami Moilanen has adapted quickly to the North American style of play and been one of Seattle's best players early in the season.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds solve overage situation by trading Cavin Leth to Prince Albert

The Thunderbirds reduced their roster to three overage players by sending Cavin Leth to the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for forward Zack Andrusiak and a draft pick.
8 years ago

T-Birds early special teams woes could have been predicted

Seattle's early struggles can be attributed to their special teams, where they currently rank last in the league on both the power play and penalty kill.
8 years ago

Ryan Gropp unexpectedly returned to Thunderbirds

The T-Birds received a surprising piece of news when the New York Rangers announced that they would be returning Ryan Gropp to the WHL.
8 years ago

5 T-Birds prospects to play in 2016 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup

Seattle's first five picks from the 2016 Bantam Draft will all participate in the tournament featuring the best 2001-born talent in western Canada.
8 years ago

Report: Keegan Kolesar to miss 6 weeks for Thunderbirds with lower-body injury

Keegan Kolesar is expected to miss six weeks with the Thunderbirds following a hernia surgery.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds 2016-17 roster preview

With the Thunderbirds' roster for the 2016-17 taking shape, here's a rundown of what to expect from each player.
8 years ago

5 storylines to ring in the T-Birds’ 2016-17 season

The T-Birds enter the 2016-17 season with unprecedented expectations but face major questions at goalie and about their best player.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds’ Jared Pelechaty retires from hockey

In a surprising piece of news, Thunderbirds 17-year-old defenseman Jared Pelechaty has retired from hockey due to a recently discovered spinal issue.
8 years ago

Six takeaways from the Thunderbirds’ Blue-White game

Following the T-Birds annual Blue-White game Monday, Tim Pigulski says it is clear that the 2016 draft class is going to be a good one.
8 years ago

Previewing the rest of the US Division entering the 2016-17 T-Birds season

We’ve kept a close eye on the Seattle Thunderbirds and all of their moving and shuffling this offseason. The T-Birds hope to sit atop the US Division once again, but the rest of the division figures to look very different than it did last year. We spoke to individuals who cover each team to get […]
8 years ago

Thunderbirds’ rookies figure to play important role again in 2016-17

While their names may not have stood out in the box score very often, rookies played an important role for the Thunderbirds last year. Matthew Wedman, Brandon Schuldhaus and Jarret Tyszka were the two most notable newcomers, with the former scoring the series-clinching, double-overtime goal in the Western Conference Finals versus Kelowna and the latter […]
8 years ago

Mathew Barzal, Islanders hold keys to Thunderbirds season

Last year, Mathew Barzal centered the Thunderbirds' top line, often playing between and creating plays for other NHL draft picks. Next season, he’ll be expected to have the same impact, assuming he returns to Seattle.
8 years ago

T-Birds select Finnish forward Sami Moilanen in CHL Import Draft

In Tuesday’s annual CHL Import Draft, the Thunderbirds selected energetic 17-year-old forward Sami Moilanen of Finland with the 49th overall selection.
8 years ago