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 | Aug 6, 2019T-Birds notebook: Stutzle watch, Bauer cut by Canada, and new scouts
With a couple weeks to go before the Thunderbirds open training camp, the latest news surrounding the team include the Tim Stutzle watch and some new scouts.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jul 30, 2019Thunderbirds forward Jared Davidson kept believing after being passed over in Bantam Draft
Despite being passed over in the Bantam Draft, Thunderbirds forward Jared Davidson believed he could play. This year, he could end up playing a big role for the club.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jul 24, 2019Thunderbirds D-Man Cade McNelly looks to take big step this coming season
Thunderbirds defenseman Cade McNelly was a physical presence last year, an enforcer on the ice, but quietly turned into a reliable player.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 27, 2019Seattle nabs high-end NHL prospect Tim Stutzle in CHL Import Draft
The Thunderbirds selected a highly touted NHL prospect in Thursday's CHL Import Draft, but will he come over and play?
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 25, 2019T-Birds notebook: Final word on the 2019 NHL Draft
We take one last look at this past weekend's NHL Draft and the Thunderbirds players chosen.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 22, 2019NHL Draft turns dream come true for three Thunderbirds and one ex Thunderbird
It was a banner day for the Seattle Thuderbirds during day two of the NHL Draft Saturday. Three current players and one former player were selected by NHL teams.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 21, 2019The NHL Draft’s first round a big night for the Western Hockey League
At the NHL Draft Friday night, the WHL stood tall as seven players were selected in the first round, including three in the top ten.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 20, 2019Three Thunderbirds hoping to hear their names called at this weekend’s NHL Draft
The NHL Draft gets underway this weekend in Vancouver and it could be a big day for three Seattle Thunderbirds players.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 18, 2019Top ten moments from the Thunderbirds 2018-2019 season: 1-5
A look at the top five moments from the Seattle Thunderbirds 2018-2019 season.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 14, 2019Top ten moments from the Thunderbirds 2018-2019 season: 6-10
Our annual look back at the top ten moments from the Seattle Thunderbirds season starts with moments 6-10.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 6, 2019Thunderbirds rookie Conner Roulette excels with and without skates on
Seattle rookie Conner Roulette will be playing for Team Canada this summer at the Ball Hockey World Cup in Prague.
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THUNDERBIRDS | May 30, 2019Thunderbirds notebook: Draftee signings, imports and ex ‘Birds
The latest news surrounding the Thunderbirds as the club is well into its off season.
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THUNDERBIRDS | May 9, 2019Top picks Jordan Gustafson and Kevin Korchinski bring high skill to Thunderbirds
Seattle drafted twice in the first round of last week's WHL Bantam Draft. Both Jordan Gustafson and Kevin Korchinski are highly-skilled players and excited to join the T-Birds.
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THUNDERBIRDS | May 2, 2019Busy draft day for Thunderbirds ends with two trades and 13 players selected
T-Birds General Manager was busy on Thursday as he pulled of two trades and selected 13 players in the WHL Bantam Draft.
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THUNDERBIRDS | May 2, 2019Thunderbirds open Bantam Draft with a four-player blockbuster trade
The Thunderbirds swing a four-player deal with the Kelowna Rockets during Thursday's WHL Bantam Draft. Dillon Hamaliuk, Jake Lee and Cole Schwebius were moved as the T-Birds ended up with two of the draft's top ten picks.
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THUNDERBIRDS | May 1, 2019Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge looking to build future in Thursday’s Bantam Draft
Thursday's WHL Bantam Draft will be the first as General Manager of the Thunderbirds for Bil La Forge.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 22, 2019The NHL could make this summer drafty for 5 Seattle Thunderbirds
A total of five Seattle Thunderbirds could hear their names called in this June's NHL Draft in Vancouver.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 9, 2019Rookie Kai Uchacz looks to be a big piece of Thunderbirds’ future
Before cleaning out his locker, Thunderbirds rookie Kai Uchacz talked about his brief call up and his future with the team.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 4, 2019Nolan Volcan leaves Thunderbirds after legacy of winning
Nolan Volcan spent five seasons with the Thunderbirds and leaves behind a WHL career that was full of winning.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 30, 2019Thunderbirds season ends after Game 6 loss to Vancouver Giants
The Thunderbirds saw their season end Saturday night after a 5-1 loss in Game 6 to the Vancouver Giants. The Giants won the first-round series 4 games to 2.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 30, 2019Thunderbirds on the brink after tight Game 5 loss in Vancouver
The Thunderbirds find themselves on the brink of elimination after a close, 3-2 loss to Vancouver in Friday's Game 5.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 29, 2019T-Birds notebook: The unsung step up, Game 5 odds and ends
The Thunderbirds head back to Langley Friday for a pivotal Game 5 match up with the Vancouver Giants.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 27, 2019Thunderbirds score four straight in giant comeback to even series with Vancouver
The Thunderbirds evened their first-round series Wednesday night after scoring four straight goals against the Vancouver Giants.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 26, 2019Late-period goals costly as Vancouver downs Thunderbirds in Game 3
Goals in the last two minutes of periods cost the Thunderbirds as the Giants took a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.