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 | Mar 25, 2019T-Birds notebook: Weekend split, home cooking and Jake Lee out
As the Thunderbirds prepare for Game 3 of their first-round series with the Vancouver Giants, here's the latest news surrounding the club.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 23, 2019Thunderbirds rebound strong against Vancouver to even series
Seattle rebounded from a tough Game 1 Friday night to even their first-round series with Vancouver on Saturday. Nolan Volcan scored a goal and added two assists in the win as the series moves back to Seattle on Tuesday.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 22, 2019Self inflicted mistakes sink Thunderbirds in Game 1 rout
A number of Seattle mistakes led to a four-goal second period by the Vancouver Giants and they skated to an easy 7-1 win in Game 1.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 22, 2019Captain Nolan Volcan leads young Thunderbirds into playoff action
The Thunderbirds will lean on veterans like Nolan Volcan as they open the playoffs Friday night against the Vancouver Giants.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 21, 2019WHL Playoffs: Seattle Thunderbirds versus Vancouver Giants series at a glance
The Thunderbirds face the Vancouver Giants in the first round of the WHL Playoffs, starting Friday night. Here's a look at how the two teams match up with each other.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 20, 2019Series with Vancouver a homecoming for three Thunderbirds
With the Seattle Thunderbirds set to take on the Vancouver Giants in the first round of the WHL Playoffs this weekend, three T-Birds will be playing in their home town.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 18, 2019T-Birds notebook: Win in finale, Tyszka hits century mark and Uchacz pots first
Here is the latest news surrounding the T-Birds as they prepare to open the WHL Playoffs next weekend in Vancouver.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 16, 2019Thunderbirds close home schedule by beating Portland on night of milestones
Seattle ended its regular season home schedule Saturday night with a 5-2 win over Portland on a night that a couple of players hit some career milestones.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 13, 2019Thunderbirds clinch wild card with dramatic overtime thriller in Tri-City
Nolan Volcan's hat trick and defenseman Owen Williams' overtime winner clinched a playoff spot for the Thunderbirds Wednesday night against the Tri-City Americans.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 12, 2019Thunderbirds still have work to do after loss to Vancouver
KENT – The Seattle Thunderbirds will have to wait another day for their playoff party. With a chance…
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 12, 2019The Thunderbirds host Vancouver Tuesday for what could be a magical night
The T-Birds magic number is down to two and they could clinch a playoff spot Tuesday. To do so, they'll have to beat a good Vancouver Giants squad.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 10, 2019Roddy Ross, Nolan Volcan lead Thunderbirds past Everett
The Thunderbirds beat their rivals from Everett for the third time in four games Saturday thank to Nolan Volcan's pair of goals and another strong night in net from goalie Roddy Ross.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 8, 2019Philp pots pair as Thunderbirds edge Royals to inch closer to playoff spot
Seattle lowered its magic number to three by grinding out a 2-1 win against the Victoria Royals.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 5, 2019Despite a tough schedule, the Thunderbirds have flourished in second half of season
The Thunderbirds have gone from last place in the West to holding down a playoff spot thanks to a strong second half.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 3, 2019Thunderbirds pad wild card lead with 6-3 win over Tri-City
Seattle completed a five-point weekend with a 6-3 win against the Tri-City Americans.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 2, 2019Silvertips edge Thunderbirds on last second overtime goal
The T-Birds extended their wild card lead Saturday by earning a point in an intense 1-0 overtime loss to the Everett Silvertips.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 1, 2019Two third-period goals carry Thunderbirds in crucial win against the Kamloops Blazers
In the biggest game of the year, the Thunderbirds scored twice in the third period to pick up a critical 6-4 win in Kamloops against the Blazers.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 1, 2019T-Birds notebook: Rybisnki fitting in, Uchacz back and the Blazers
The latest surrounding the Thunderbirds has they kick off a critical weekend of action Friday night in Kamloops.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 24, 2019Strong start not enough for Thunderbirds, who fall to Portland in shootout
Despite building an early 3-0 lead, the Thunderbirds could not add on and that allowed the Portland Winterhawks to come back and win in the shootout.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 22, 2019Jarret Tyszka overtime goal gives Thunderbirds second straight over Everett
The T-Birds won their second straight over their division rivals with a 3-2 overtime win Saturday night against the Everett Silvertips.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 22, 2019T-Birds notebook: Wedman scoring, power play too and scoreboard watching
The latest surrounding the Thunderbirds as they kick off another crucial weekend against two division rivals.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 18, 2019Bid for weekend sweep comes up short for Thunderbirds in Portland
Looking to pick up their third win on the weekend, the Thunderbirds were done in by a Joachim Blichfeld hat trick Sunday night in Portland.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 16, 2019Thunderbirds solve Silvertips for first time this season with four straight goals.
The Thunderbirds picked up their first win of the year against Everett thanks to 46 Roddy Ross saves and four unanswered goals.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 15, 2019Four-goal second period lifts Thunderbirds in win against Red Deer Rebels
Seattle scored four times in the second period Friday night and held on in the third period to beat the Red Deer Rebels.