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 | Apr 1, 2018Defending WHL Champion Thunderbirds eliminated in Game 5
The T-Birds season came to an end Saturday night in Everett as they were eliminated by the Silvertips in Game 5.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 31, 2018Thunderbirds on the brink after dropping Game 4 to the Silvertips
The T-Birds are on the brink of elimination after a tough first period sent them to a 7-3 loss to the Everett Silvertips Friday night.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 30, 2018Thunderbirds look to bounce back in crucial Game 4
The Thunderbirds host Everett for a critical Game 4 Friday night and will have to do it without Sami Moilanen.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 28, 2018WHL commissioner Ron Robison views prospect of NHL in Seattle as a positive
WHL commissioner Ron Robison was in town Tuesday and touched on a number of league-wide issues.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 27, 2018Thunderbirds go cold late in Game 3 loss to Silvertips
Seattle could not take advantage of a big first period and would drop Game 3 to Everett 3-1.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 26, 2018T-Birds notebook: Line match ups, hot Andrusiak, and Carter Hart
The T-Birds got their split in Everett over the weekend. Here's the latest as the first-round series moves to the ShoWare Center for Game 3 on Tuesday.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 24, 2018Thunderbirds stun Silvertips in Game 2 on Zack Andrusiak overtime goal
Seattle earned a split in its first-round playoff series with a stunning 5-4 overtime win at Everett.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 23, 2018Mistakes prove costly as Thunderbirds drop Game 1 to Silvertips
Seattle turnovers cost the Thunderbirds Friday night as they dropped Game 1 of their first-round playoff Series to Everett.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 22, 2018Silvertips not looking back in playoff match up with the Thunderbirds
Seattle has ended the Everett Silvertips playoff hopes in each of the past two seasons. As the two get ready to square off in the playoffs again, the Silvertips aren't looking at the past.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 20, 2018Thunderbirds goalie Liam Hughes ready for the playoff spotlight
As the T-Birds prepare for their first-round series with Everett, goalie Liam Hughes is ready for his playoff debut.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 17, 2018Thunderbirds’ 20-year-olds shine in regular season home finale
The T-Birds finished off their regular season home schedule with a big bounce-back 5-1 victory over the Portland Winterhawks.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 17, 2018
Portland scores five straight times to blow out Thunderbirds
The T-Birds were blown out 8-3 in Portland Friday night as Cody Glass led the Winterhawks with a hat trick and five points.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 15, 2018T-Birds notebook: Regular season finale, goodbyes and ice dancing
The latest news surrounding the T-Birds as they get set to wrap up the regular season schedule this weekend.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 14, 2018Big second period helps Thunderbirds blast Spokane 6-3
The T-Birds scored three goals in the second period Wednesday night to beat the Spokane Chiefs 6-3.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 10, 2018Thunderbirds come up short in loss to first-place Silvertips
The Thunderbirds fell short Saturday night after surrendering two goals in the first period during a 3-2 loss to the Everett Silvertips.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 9, 2018Thunderbirds clinch playoff spot in 4-2 win over Spokane
Seattle clinched a playoff spot Friday when they scored twice in the third period to beat Spokane 4-2.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 6, 2018Mathew Barzal makes his NHL return to the Northwest
Former Seattle Thunderbirds star Mathew Barzal was back in the Northwest Monday as his New York Islanders were in his hometown of Vancouver.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 4, 2018
Thunderbirds can’t overcome early deficit in loss to Winterhawks
Seattle dug a hole early Sunday against the Portland Winterhawks and could not dig a way out.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 3, 2018Everett beats Thunderbirds in overtime on a power-play goal
The T-Birds gave up a power-play goal in overtime to drop a 2-1 decision to the Everett Silvertips.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 2, 2018T-Birds overcome Portland comeback to win in the shootout
The T-Birds gave up a lead Friday night but fought back to tie and beat Portland in the shootout.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 27, 2018Zack Andrusiak hat trick seals giant comeback for T-Birds
Things were looking bad for the T-Birds Tuesday night before they scored four straight goals to pick up a much needed win.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 26, 2018T-Birds notebook: Of penalties and playoff races
Are the T-Birds getting the short end of the stick when it comes to penalties?
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 24, 2018Thunderbirds’ frustration reaches boiling point after 2-1 loss to Everett
Controversy was the name of the game Saturday as the T-Birds lost a tough 2-1 decision to Everett.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 23, 2018Seattle comeback foiled by late Kelowna goal
Seattle erased a late two-goal deficit Friday night in Kelowna, only to have the Rockets win it as time was winding down.