Seattle Sports

Andy Eide

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.

THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 15, 2019
Playoffs not an impossible task for Thunderbirds, but it won’t be easy

With just 14 games left in the regular season the Thunderbirds are holding onto a playoff spot but to keep it, they'll have to survive a tough schedule.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 12, 2019
Thunderbirds blow two-goal lead in loss to Tri-City Americans

Seattle blew a 3-1 lead in the second period by giving up three unanswered goals to the visiting Tri-City Americans.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 10, 2019
Thunderbirds prospect Brendan Williamson visits Seattle over weekend

More than just a player to be named later, Brendan Williamson was a big part of the trade the Thunderbirds made with Everett in January. The unsigned prospect was in town over the weekend.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 10, 2019
Thunderbirds come back to top Medicine Hat in overtime

The T-Birds scored twice in the third period to comeback and force overtime. Matthew Wedman would then win the game with his 27th goal of the season.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 8, 2019
Thunderbirds offense goes cold against the Portland Winterhawks

The Thunderbirds failed to generate offense Friday night against the Portland Winterhawks.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 7, 2019
Thunderbirds third-period comeback falls short against the Royals

The Thunderbirds struggled at times Tuesday but were able to get a push in the third period that fell just short against the Victoria Royals.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 5, 2019
It wasn’t pretty but Thunderbirds come away with win in Victoria

The Thunderbirds struggled Tuesday night but found a way to win in Victoria thanks to goalie Roddy Ross and some timely scoring.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 5, 2019
T-Birds notebook: Island get away, coach fined and Uchacz debuts

The Thunderbirds are in Victoria for two games this week. Here's the latest surrounding the club.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 2, 2019
Frustrations run high after Seattle drops second game of weekend to Everett

Seattle let Saturday's game get away from it in Everett but were equally frustrated with the way the game was officiated.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 1, 2019
Everett scores four in third period to sink Thunderbirds

The Thunderbirds surrendered four goals in the third period Friday to drop a 5-2 decision to the Everett Silvertips.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 1, 2019
Thunderbirds-Silvertips rivalry takes on a new twist for Sean Richards and Zack Andrusiak

The T-Birds begin a home and home series with rival Everett Friday night. It will be the first time that Sean Richards and Zack Andrusiak face the teams that traded them.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 30, 2019
Rybinski’s overtime winner keeps Thunderbirds hot in Kelowna

The Thunderbirds were in Kelowna on Wednesday and stayed hot as Henrik Rybinski won it in overtime with his first goal as a T-Bird.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 27, 2019
Thunderbirds finish long weekend with key win over Blazers

In a crucial game, the Thunderbirds got up early and cruised to a 5-2 win over the Kamloops Blazers.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 27, 2019
Thunderbirds salvage point Saturday night with two goals in dying seconds

Down a pair of goals, the Thunderbirds scored twice in the game's final 20 seconds to pick up a huge point in the standings. Portland's Seth Jarvis would win the game however with a penalty shot in overtime.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 25, 2019
Third period sinks Thunderbirds against the Hurricanes

Seattle gave up two goals early in the third period which proved costly as the Lethbridge Hurricanes skated away with a 4-3 win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 22, 2019
Roddy Ross leads Thunderbirds past Chiefs in nail biter

Rookie Roddy Ross made 34 saves Tuesday to win his home debut with the Thunderbirds.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 19, 2019
Matthew Wedman hat trick paces Thunderbirds in wild win over Royals

In a wild back and forth game, the Thunderbirds twice came back in the third to outlast Victoria 6-4.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 19, 2019
Thunderbirds generate offense but come up short in shootout loss to the Tri-City Americans

The T-Birds played a solid game Friday night but would end up short in a shootout loss to the Tri-City Americans. They did gain a point and move into a playoff position.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 18, 2019
Thunderbirds start second half playoff push with new faces

Meet some of Seattle's new faces as they get set for a big weekend after their long eastern swing.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2019
New Thunderbirds goalie Roddy Ross ready for WHL challenge

Roddy Ross joined the Thunderbirds on New Year's Day and has won his first three starts in the WHL.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 13, 2019
Make it three straight as Thunderbirds end road swing strong with win in Swift Current

The Thunderbirds won their third straight Saturday night as they beat the defending WHL Champion Swift Current Broncos 5-3.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 11, 2019
Thunderbirds pot seven in rout of Moose Jaw

Seattle continued its resurgence Friday night in Moose Jaw as the Thunderbirds scored seven times to win in a rout.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 9, 2019
Thunderbirds stun top ranked Raiders behind Jaxan Kaluski hat trick

The Thunderbirds turned in their best performance of the season as they upset the CHL's top ranked Prince Albert Raiders.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 8, 2019
Thunderbirds close but come up one goal short in Saskatoon

The Thunderbirds fell short in Saskatoon Tuesday despite another game where they out shot their opponent.