Andy Eide was the Seattle Kraken insider for SeattleSports.com before his passing in 2023. Before the NHL's arrival in Seattle, Andy was the longtime Seattle Thunderbirds reporter for SeattleSports.com. He attended his first T-Birds game in 1987 and became hooked on hockey ever since. He also provided coverage of the Kraken for NHL.com and Sound of Hockey.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 1, 2019Dominant third period pushes Thunderbirds past Everett
The Thunderbirds heavily outshot Everett in the third period Saturday and would pick up a big road win.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 28, 2019Thunderbirds struggle with puck, drop 4-2 decision to Victoria
Seattle could not generate enough offense Wednesday as the Thunderbirds lost to the Victoria Royals.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 23, 2019Thunderbirds sharp in 3-2 win over Blades
The Thunderbirds got a big, bounce-back night from goalie Blake Lyda as they snapped a three-game losing streak.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 22, 2019Thunderbirds play better but come up one goal short against Rockets
The Thunderbirds were game Friday night against the Kelowna Rockets but came up short thanks to a third-period goal from a former teammate.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 20, 2019Thunderbirds take one on the chin in blow out loss to Kamloops
Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for the Thunderbirds Wednesday night in Kamloops.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 19, 2019Winnipeg ICE slides by Thunderbirds 5-2
The Thunderbirds were on the wrong end of two key turning points Tuesday and it cost them a 5-2 decision to the Winnipeg ICE.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 17, 2019Despite depleted lineup, Thunderbirds beat Portland to snap losing streak
With several players out of the lineup, the Seattle Thunderbirds found a way to snap their four-game losing streak with a shootout win against the Portland Winterhawks.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 14, 2019T-Birds Notebook: Cold starts, Luke Bateman’s dislike of the power play, and more
The latest news surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds includes a look at their starts to games and rookie defenseman Luke Bateman.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 9, 2019Familiar problems cost Thunderbirds in loss to Everett
Seattle fell behind 3-0 to Everett Saturday night and was not able to crawl back as the Thunderbirds have now lost four straight.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 9, 2019Thunderbirds trade Michael Horon to the Prince Albert Raiders
The Thunderbirds announced a trade following Saturday night's game with Everett. Michael Horon was sent to the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for a 2020 draft pick.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 8, 2019Slow start burns Thunderbirds against the Kamloops Blazers
Seattle started slowly against Kamloops Friday night and it cost them as the Blazers built a lead and would win going away.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 1, 2019Second period penalties doom Thunderbirds against Tri-City
The Thunderbirds gave the Tri-City Americans six power-play chances in the second period Friday night and it would prove costly as the Americans came away with a 5-2 win.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 28, 2019Early goals and a lot of Roddy Ross carry Thunderbirds past Hitmen
Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Matt O’Dette found extra motivation for his club Monday night as they visited the…
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 26, 2019Oil Kings spill Thunderbirds to snap Seattle’s point streak
The Thunderbirds had their two-game win streak and five-game point streak stopped on the road against the WHL leading Edmonton Oil Kings.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 25, 2019Thunderbirds work extra time in Red Deer to pick up first road win of season
After blowing a late lead the Thunderbirds regrouped to pick up their first win on the road in the shootout against the Red Deer Rebels.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 24, 2019Thunderbirds to see friendly faces during weekend Alberta swing
The Thunderbirds head to Alberta for three games over the weekend. It will be a homecoming for ten players on the roster.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 22, 2019Thunderbirds extend point streak with win over Prince Albert
The Thunderbirds held on to hand the defending WHL Champion Prince Albert Raiders their first loss in regulation Tuesday night.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 19, 2019Americans edge Thunderbirds in six-round shootout in Kennewick
For the third straight game the Thunderbirds would go into overtime to decide it with the same results as the Tri-City Americans won in a shootout.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 18, 2019Thunderbirds blow lead, lose in overtime to Wheat Kings
Seattle built a 2-0 lead in the third period Friday night but couldn't hold it as the Brandon Wheat Kings stormed back to win in overtime.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 16, 2019T-Birds notebook: Composure, momentum and the return of Ty Bauer
The latest news surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds includes a look at momentum swings, the 20-year-old cut down, and some Birds to play for Team Canada.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 12, 2019Silvertips edge Thunderbirds in overtime goalie duel
Everett goalie Dustin Wolf and Seattle's Roddy Ross backstopped their teams into overtime without allowing a goal. The Silvertips would score in the extra frame for a 1-0 victory.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 11, 2019Rockets ride momentum swings past Thunderbirds
Two big momentum swings, one in the second period and another in the third, went Kelowna's way Friday night as the Rockets beat the Thunderbirds.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 10, 2019T-Birds notebook: Leadership, even-strength scoring, reunion and rivalry games
The latest news surrounding the Thunderbirds includes a look at their new captain, even-strength scoring, and a preview of the weekend's games against the Kelowna Rockets and Everett Silvertips.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 5, 2019Conner Roulette hat trick busts Royals as Thunderbirds snap losing streak
Seattle snapped its three-game losing streak thanks to the first career hat trick from rookie Conner Roulette and three power-play goals.