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 | Jan 6, 2019
Thunderbirds snap losing streak with big win against the Pats

Andrej Kukuca and Noah Philp each scored twice as Seattle snapped its seven-game losing streak with a 6-3 win in Regina over the Pats.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 4, 2019
Make shift lineup comes up short for Thunderbirds in Brandon

Seattle had four new players in the lineup Friday night and despite playing well at times, came up short in a 7-3 loss to Brandon.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 2, 2019
Thunderbirds swap D-Men as Reece Harsch sent to the Saskatoon Blades

The Thunderbirds completed their third trade in two days as blue liner Reece Harsch was dealt to the Saskatoon Blades.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 1, 2019
Thunderbirds shake up roster in flurry of New Year’s Day trades

Seattle made a flurry of trades Tuesday as they reset their roster. Zack Andrusiak and LIam Hughes were moved in separate New Year Day trades.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 31, 2018
Thunderbirds lose discipline, allow five straight goals in second consecutive loss to Portland.

After a strong first period, the Thunderbirds got off their game plan and would give up five straight scores as they lost to Portland.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 29, 2018
Portland outlasts Thunderbirds in wild, high-scoring game

It was throw back night at the accesso ShoWare Center Saturday as Seattle and Portland played a high-scoring 8-6 game. It didn't go the Thunderbirds way however as they dropped their fifth straight game.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 28, 2018
Cougars drop Thunderbirds to open second half of season

Seattle didn't play well and didn't get the bounces in a 2-1 loss to the Prince George Cougars to open the second half.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 26, 2018
Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge reflects on ups and downs of first half

With the WHL's second half set to begin, Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge looks back on what's been a tough start for Seattle.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 21, 2018
NHL Network’s Dave Starman talks World Junior Championships and Team USA

With the 2019 World Junior Championships kicking off next week, we talk to NHL Network's Dave Starman to break down Team USA's chances.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 17, 2018
USA Hockey’s quest for World Junior gold kicks off in Everett

Team USA hit the ice in Everett this weekend to prepare for the 2019 World Junior Championships in Vancouver.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 16, 2018
Thunderbirds provide no push back in blow out loss to Everett

Seattle fell behind in the first period against Everett Saturday night and would not recover as they were routed 6-1 by the Silvertips.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 15, 2018
Chiefs use big plays to slide by Thunderbirds 5-3

Seattle didn't play poorly on Friday but two big plays at the end of periods would prove to be the difference against Spokane.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 14, 2018
Cole Schwebius ready to step in when Thunderbirds need him

Back up goalie Cole Schwebius has been good for the Thunderbirds this year and recently picked up his first career win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 11, 2018
Thunderbirds claw out win over Prince George behind Volcan hat trick

It wasn't pretty Tuesday night but the Thunderbirds found a way to win a sloppy game against the Prince George Cougars.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 8, 2018
Silvertips squeak past Thunderbirds in intense rivalry game

In what was a typical Everett-Seattle rivalry game, the Silvertips squeaked out with a 2-1 win that wasn't without some controversy.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 7, 2018
Thunderbirds earn healthy win in Tri-City

Finally icing a full and healthy lineup, the T-Birds dominated the Tri-City Americans during a 4-1 win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 1, 2018
Kamloops uses power play to down Thunderbirds 6-3

The T-Birds gave up three power-play goals Saturday night in Kamloops that turned out to be the difference in a 6-3 loss.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 30, 2018
Zack Andrusiak, Noah Philp spark Thunderbirds in win over Kootenay

The T-Birds got a second straight hat trick from Zack Andrusiak as they beat the Kootenay ICE Friday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 27, 2018
Lucas Ciona call up gives Thunderbirds a brief glimpse of the future

T-Birds prospect Lucas Ciona made his WHL debut this past week and looked impressive. How are the rest of Seattle's prospects faring this season?
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 25, 2018
Zack Andrusiak hat trick not enough for Thunderbirds to overcome Winterhawks

The Thunderbirds dropped their third straight game Saturday night despite a strong effort against the Portland Winterhawks.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 23, 2018
Calgary pins second straight loss on Thunderbirds

The Thunderbirds continued their struggles Friday night as they lost their ninth game in the last ten games after losing to the Calgary Hitmen.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 22, 2018
Vancouver drops Thunderbirds on Thanksgiving eve

The T-Birds struggled Wednesday night against the first-place Vancouver Giants at the accesso ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 18, 2018
Thunderbirds find scoring touch against Portland to snap losing streak

Seattle was able to finish its chances Saturday night as the Thunderbirds beat Portland and snapped their seven-game losing streak.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 16, 2018
Thunderbirds shoot but scoring continues to elude as losing streak extends to seven

The story was much the same as its been for the Thunderbirds Friday night. They generated chances but couldn't score as they dropped their seventh game in a row.