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 10, 2018
T-Birds Russ Farwell avoids blowing team up during crazy WHL Trade Deadline

T-Birds general manager Russ Farwell talks about the two trades the club made at the WHL Trade Deadline.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 9, 2018
Bad first period costs Seattle in shootout loss to Portland

Seattle extended its point streak to nine straight games but felt that a bad first period cost them a win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 8, 2018
T-Birds notebook: Hughes hot, career seasons, and the penalty kill

The latest news surrounding the T-Birds, including Liam Hughes, the penalty kill and some career best seasons being turned in.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 6, 2018
T-Birds top Spokane for fifth straight win

Seattle made it five straight wins after a 4-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs at the ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 5, 2018
T-Birds snap Kelowna’s 13-game home win streak

Seattle overcame three Kelowna goals in the second period to beat the Rockets 6-4 for its fourth straight win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 1, 2018
T-Birds complete weekend sweep with shootout win in Portland

Seattle won its third game of the weekend by beating Portland in a shootout Sunday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 30, 2017
T-Birds rookies shine in overtime win over Portland

Seattle won in overtime for the first time this year as they came back to beat Portland 4-3.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 30, 2017
T-Birds explode in third-period to comeback against Chiefs

After giving up the lead on two late goals in the second period, the Thunderbirds scored three times to come back and win 5-4 against Spokane Friday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 27, 2017
T-Birds blow third-period lead, lose in overtime to Spokane

The T-Birds were back in Spokane Wednesday night and blew a 3-1 lead in the third period as they went on to lose in overtime to the Chiefs.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 26, 2017
Former T-Bird Alexander True making his mark in the pros

Alexander True scored the biggest goal in T-Bird history and now is working his way through the pro hockey ranks.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 21, 2017
T-Birds boss Russ Farwell reflects on first half, injuries, and path forward

Seattle GM Russ Farwell discusses the T-Birds first half, some key injuries, and whether or not the team will be sellers at the trade deadline.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 19, 2017
Zack Andrusiak taking advantage of his opportunity with T-Birds

Forward Zack Andrusiak is finally getting regular playing time with the T-Birds, and its paying off.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 16, 2017
Thunderbirds scratch out win over Prince George

The T-Birds scored three times in the third period to beat Prince George 5-3 on Friday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 11, 2017
T-Birds look to recapture identity before holiday break

After a rough weekend, the T-Birds are looking to get back to doing what they do best before the holiday break.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 9, 2017
Thunderbirds allow eight straight goals in blow out loss to Spokane

Not much went right for the T-Birds Saturday night in Spokane as they fell 9-2 to the Chiefs.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 8, 2017
T-Birds salvage a point despite struggling against Tri-City

Despite playing poorly and being dominated for the majority of their game against Tri-City, Seattle found a way to force overtime and earn a point.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 6, 2017
T-Birds sharp in win over the Saskatoon Blades

The Thunderbirds rebounded from a tough loss to beat Saskatoon 4-1 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 2, 2017
Blazers burn Thunderbirds with third period goal

Seattle's third period struggles continued Saturday night as it dropped a tight, 2-1 decision to the Kamloops Blazers.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 1, 2017
Thunderbirds hammer Americans to snap four-game losing streak

Seattle snapped its four-game losing streak by scoring five times in Kennewick to beat the Tri-City Americans 5-1 Friday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 29, 2017
Blazers send Thunderbirds to fourth straight defeat with another late goal

The Thunderbirds fought back to force a tie in Kamloops only to have the Blazers score with 38 seconds left to send Seattle to its fourth straight defeat.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 28, 2017
Thunderbirds drop third straight after overtime loss in Vancouver

The T-Birds dropped their third straight game Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Giants.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 25, 2017
Thunderbirds frustration high after 2-1 loss to Victoria

In a frustrating game, Seattle loses 2-1 despite dominating the Victoria Royals on the shot clock.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 25, 2017
Royals stun T-Birds with two late third-period goals

The T-Birds dominated Victoria for 57 minutes on Friday but were done in by two late mistakes.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 23, 2017
Thunderbirds down Pats in Championship rematch

Sami Moilanen returned to the Seattle lineup Wednesday and scored the game-winning goal in the third period as the T-Birds beat Regina 6-3.