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 | Oct 4, 2019Slow start in Spokane leads to Thunderbirds third straight loss
The Chiefs scored three goals in the first eight minutes Friday night in Spokane to hand Seattle its third straight defeat.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 4, 2019Thanks to trades, the Thunderbirds have reunited three friends and former teammates
The world of hockey is small and thanks to some trades, three former teammates have been reunited on the Seattle Thunderbirds.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 2, 2019Seven unanswered scores sink Thunderbirds in blow out loss at Kamloops
The Kamloops Blazers scored five times in the second period Wednesday on their way to a rout of the Seattle Thunderbirds.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 1, 2019T-Birds notebook: Matthew Wedman returns and is named captain while a former captain retires
The latest news surrounding the Thunderbirds is highlighted by the return of Matthew Wedman.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 27, 2019Thunderbirds flat in loss to the Tri-City Americans
Seattle played a disjointed game as the visiting Tri-City Americans skated out of the accesso ShoWare Center Friday with a 3-1 win.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 26, 2019NHL camp experience helps Rybinski, Ross, and Thunderbirds
Henrik Rybinski and Roddy Ross have benefited from attending NHL training camps which will help the Thunderbirds this season.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 21, 2019Thunderbirds blaze past Kamloops for opening night win
Seattle started strong Saturday night against Kamloops but would need a big night from goalie Roddy Ross to skate away with an opening night win.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 20, 2019Opening night is a special night for the Seattle Thunderbirds players
Opening night is exciting in every sport and for the Seattle Thunderbirds, who open their season Saturday night, its no different.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 19, 2019Thunderbirds looking for right mix down the middle
Center is an important position in hockey and the Seattle Thunderbirds are looking to identify who will play that position for them this year.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 17, 2019Breaking down the 2019-2020 Seattle Thunderbirds
With the Seattle Thunderbirds set to open the 2019-2020 season Saturday night, we take a look at their roster.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 12, 2019T-Birds notebook: Shea Theodore cancer scare, trades and a new McNelly
With just over a week to go before opening night, here is the latest news surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 10, 2019A day after trade, Alex Morozoff leads Thunderbirds in preseason finale
The Thunderbirds ended their preseason schedule with a win behind two goals from newly acquired Alex Morozoff.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 3, 2019Florida Panthers prospect Henrik Rybinski a driving force for Thunderbirds
After being drafted by the Florida Panthers in June's NHL Draft, Thunderbirds forward Henrik Rybinski is set for a big season in Seattle.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 1, 2019Overtime goal sinks Thunderbirds bid for perfect weekend
Seattle came up short Sunday night in Everett as the Thunderbirds gave up a late third-period goal and would lose in overtime.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 31, 2019Thunderbirds young guns spark comeback win over Tri-City
Seattle got a big game from Jared Davidson and its rookies in a dramatic 4-3 preseason win over Tri-City.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 30, 2019Thunderbirds come back to win preseason opener against Vancouver
Seattle rookie Lucas Ciona scored a big third-period goal to vault the Thunderbirds to their first win of the preseason.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 24, 2019Thunderbirds end training camp with pair of Blue-White games
Seattle ended its training camp with two Blue-White games Saturday but still have questions about who the forwards will be.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 24, 2019Thunderbirds rookie Brendan Williamson is in the mix at forward
Picked up in a trade with Everett last year, rookie Brendan Williamson signed with Seattle and could end up playing a big role for the Thunderbirds.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 22, 2019The Doc Blue Cup adds spark to Thunderbirds training camp
The Thunderbirds have added a jolt of competitiveness to training camp with the first-ever Doc Blue Cup, which will be won Friday afternoon.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 21, 2019Training camp a chance for Thunderbirds prospects to get feel for WHL
A look at how Seattle's first three draft picks have fared at training camp plus a recap of Day 2's highlights.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 20, 2019Thunderbirds training camp Day 1 recap
A look at some of the highlights from Day 1 of Thunderbirds training camp.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 20, 2019After injury and a trade from Everett, Blake Lyda is ready for shot with Thunderbirds
Blake Lyda was traded to Seattle from rival Everett and looking forward to being a Thunderbird.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 19, 2019Thunderbirds open training camp with grueling off ice fitness testing
The Thunderbirds arrived at the accesso ShoWare Center Monday, but instead of hitting the ice, they hit the track and weight room.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 15, 2019What to watch for in Thunderbirds training camp next week
The Seattle Thunderbirds open training camp Tuesday at the accesso ShoWare Center. Here are three things to watch for as camp gets underway.