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 | Nov 16, 2018Rookie defenseman Tyrel Bauer has flourished for Thunderbirds in trial by fire
Rookie defenseman Tyrel Bauer has stepped up for the Thunderbirds in his 16-year-old season.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 13, 2018Bad bounce in overtime sends Thunderbirds to sixth straight loss
The Thunderbirds dropped their sixth straight game Tuesday on a bad bounce goal in overtime after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 13, 2018How injuries have impacted the Thunderbirds offensive troubles
The Thunderbirds are in a goal scoring slump and a couple of key injuries have played a major role.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 10, 2018Scoring drought continues for Thunderbirds in loss to Silvertips
Seattle got blitzed in the first period Saturday night as the Everett Silvertips scored three times and handed the T-Birds their fifth straight defeat.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 10, 2018Thunderbirds continue search for scoring after loss to Kelowna
The T-Birds dropped their fourth straight game Friday night as their offense continues to sputter.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 8, 2018T-Birds notebook: Looking for goals, identity and the power play
The latest news surrounding the Thunderbirds includes a look at their goal-scoring drought over the past couple of weeks.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 4, 2018
Thunderbirds blanked 2-0 by Prince George for third straight loss
The T-Birds offensive slump continued Saturday night as they were shut out for the first time of the season.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 2, 2018Slow start sinks Thunderbirds against Cougars in Prince George
The Thunderbirds fell behind early which set the tone as they dropped a disappointing 4-1 game in Prince George.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 1, 2018T-Birds notebook: Lid for Hughes, Hamaliuk hot, and the Prince George Cougars
The latest news surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds, including a look at goalie Liam Hughe's new custom made mask.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 30, 2018Special teams the difference as Thunderbirds lose in Spokane
Seattle allowed a pair of power-play scores and failed to cash in on its chances on the way to a 4-1 loss in Spokane Tuesday night.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 30, 2018Thunderbirds add Brecon Wood in trade with Moose Jaw Warriors
The Thunderbirds added some depth and size up front Tuesday when they announced the acquisition of Brecon Wood from the Moose Jaw Warriors.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 28, 2018Thunderbirds drop Vancouver to snap three-game losing streak
Seattle bounced back from a poor effort Friday to beat the first place Vancouver Giants Saturday thanks to 41 saves from goalie Liam Hughes.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 26, 2018Blazers blow out Thunderbirds behind seven unanswered goals
After starting strong with two first period goals, the Thunderbirds would allow seven straight and get blown out 7-2 to the Kamloops Blazers.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 21, 2018Thunderbirds come up short in overtime loss to Tri-City
Playing short two key guys, the Thunderbirds struggled at times Saturday but were able to earn a point during an overtime loss to Tri-City.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 19, 2018Americans end Thunderbirds four-game win streak
The Seattle Thunderbirds got off to a strong start Friday night against the Tri-City Americans but then went cold as they had their four-game win streak halted.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 18, 2018T-Birds notebook: Line tweaks, power plays and Mount to Team Canada
Riding a four-game win streak, here's the latest news surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 16, 2018Thunderbirds outlast Americans behind big night from Nolan Volcan
Nolan Volcan scored twice and added two assists as the Thunderbirds beat the Tri-City Americans 5-4 at the ShoWare Center.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 15, 2018NHL Seattle sees Thunderbirds as an ally in raising hockey’s profile locally
The NHL Seattle group took in Saturday's Thunderbirds game and CEO Tod Leiweke talked about his desire to work with the WHL club to grow hockey in the region.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 13, 2018Thunderbirds offense continues surge in rout of Oil Kings
The Thunderbirds goal scoring ways continued Saturday night in a 7-3 blow out against Edmonton. The T-Birds have scored 20 goals in their last three games.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 10, 2018Philp pots four as Thunderbirds offense leads the way in Kelowna
Seattle's offense found the back of the net nine times Wednesday as the Thunderbirds won an run and gun game against the Kelowna Rockets.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 6, 2018Thunderbirds rebound to dump Rockets 4-1
Seattle got goals from four different guys on their way to a 4-1 win over the Kelowna Rockets.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 6, 2018Sloppy Thunderbirds scratch out point in overtime loss at Everett
Seattle earned a point in the standings Friday after surviving a sloppy game in which it struggled to manage the puck.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 4, 2018Which NHL teams do the Seattle Thunderbirds players root for?
The NHL kicked off its new season Wednesday on the heels of the news that the league is recommending expansion to Seattle. With that in mind, which NHL teams do the Thunderbirds root for?
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 1, 2018T-Birds notebook: Stingy Hughes, third line, and NHL is watching
After two road games this past weekend, here is the latest news and notes surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds