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 23, 2017
T-Birds notebook: Ethan Bear sets franchise mark

A look at the latest news surrounding the Thunderbirds including Ethan Bear setting a new franchise mark for goals by a defenseman.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 20, 2017
T-Birds gut out a big comeback win in Portland Sunday evening

Despite a depleted lineup, the Thunderbirds found a way to comeback and beat the Portland Winterhawks 5-4 in a shootout.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 18, 2017
Third period goals lift Thunderbirds over Portland 5-3

Seattle scored three goals in the third period to pick up a big 5-2 win over Portland. Defenseman Ethan Bear scored twice while adding two assists in the win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 18, 2017
Tri City trips up Thunderbirds in Kennewick

Seattle lost to the Tri City Americans for the first time this season on Friday night. The T-Birds scored first but four unanswered goals by the Americans proved to be the difference in the game.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 16, 2017
T-Birds getting contributions from more than just top guns

Seattle's top players have been huge during its current 20-game hot streak, but the team is also getting contributions from the entire lineup.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 14, 2017
Thunderbirds show Red Deer no love in 4-1 win

The Thunderbirds bounced back from Monday's loss to hammer the Red Deer Rebels 4-1. The win keeps Seattle one point ahead of the Everett Silvertips for first place in the U.S. Division.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 12, 2017
Barzal’s career night helps T-Birds outlast Portland 8-5

Mathew Barzal scored a goal and added five assists as the short-handed Thunderbirds out lasted the Portland Winterhawks 8-5 in a wild game at the ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 11, 2017
Thunderbirds in first place with 6-2 win over Tri City

The T-Birds jumped into first place in the U.S. Division Friday night with a 6-2 win over the Tri City Americans. They were paced by three power play goals in a penalty filled affair.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 8, 2017
Thunderbirds make it nine straight over Victoria with 5-4 win

The Thunderbirds beat the Victoria Royals Wednesday night for the ninth straight time. The win moved them to within one point of first place Everett as the T-Birds have won 15 of their last 17 games.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 5, 2017
Portland ends Thunderbirds win streak in the shootout

It took seven shooters in a shootout but the T-Birds saw their seven-game win streak snapped in Portland. Alex Overhardt converted for Portland to earn his squad a victory.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 3, 2017
Thunderbirds outlast Kamloops in marathon shootout

It took nine shooters, but the T-Birds won their seventh straight by beating Kamloops 3-2. Goalie Rylan Toth made 35 saves in the win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 31, 2017
Kolesar overtime goal gives Seattle its sixth straight win

The T-Birds used some overtime dramatics as Keegan Kolesar scored on a breakaway to beat Kamloops 4-3. It was Seattle's sixth straight win as they moved into second place in the U.S. Division.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 29, 2017
Thunderbirds sweep the weekend with 5-1 rout of Tri City

The Thunderbirds beat Tri City Sunday 5-1 for their 11th win in their last 12 games. Ryan Gropp scored twice for Seattle in the win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 29, 2017
Third period power-play goals lift Thunderbirds past Everett

Seattle won its fourth straight game Saturday as Ethan Bear scored two third-period power-play goals to lead the T-Birds past Everett 3-2.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 27, 2017
Thunderbirds’ special teams come up big in win over Americans

The Thunderbirds gained ground on the two teams ahead of them in the standings with a big 4-3 in Tri City. Alexander True and Donovan Neuls each scored short-handed goals in the win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 24, 2017
Thunderbirds with dramatic overtime win in Spokane

The T-Birds blew a two-goal lead Tuesday night in Spokane but would hang on to win behind some overtime dramatics from goalie Rylan Toth.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 22, 2017
T-Birds bear down in rout of Giants

Turner Ottenbreit scored the 'Teddy Bear' goal as the T-Birds routed the Vancouver Giants. Mathew Barzal and Ryan Gropp each chipped in three points.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 20, 2017
T-Brids blanked 1-0 by Carter Hart, Everett Silvertips

The T-Birds had their six-game win streak snapped Friday nigh in Everett as they could not solve Philadelphia Flyers' prospect Carter Hart. The goalie made 33 saves for his second shutout against Seattle this season.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2017
Thunderbirds take down Silvertips 3-1

Seattle won it's sixth straight Tuesday night with a 3-1 win over Everett at the ShoWare Center. Mathew Barzal picked up a goal and an assist in the win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 15, 2017
Thunderbirds beat Chiefs to make it five straight

The T-Birds won their fifth straight Sunday night by beating Spokane 6-4. The struggling power play came to life with three conversions and Alexander True scored two goals.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 15, 2017
Dramatic overtime goal at Everett gives Thunderbirds fourth straight win

The T-Birds picked up their fourth straight win Saturday night in dramatic fashion. Keegan Kolesar scored a goal on a breakaway with just 16 seconds left in overtime.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 11, 2017
Austin Strand excited to help Thunderbirds make long playoff run

Seattle was looking to add some experience on the blue line and may have done that with the acquisition of Austin Strand.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 8, 2017
Thunderbirds beat snowy pass and Spokane Chiefs 2-1

The T-Birds scored twice during a dominant third period to pick up a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Spokane Chiefs.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 7, 2017
Thunderbirds clip first place Everett 4-3 in shootout

The T-Birds nearly blew a three-goal lead but would hold to beat the Everett Silvertips 4-3 in a shootout. Keegan Kolesar had the lone shootout conversion and Rylan Toth made 38 saves in the win.