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 23, 2016
T-Birds can’t complete weekend sweep, lose to Portland 5-2

The T-Birds watched as the Portland Winterhawks stormed back to score five unanswered goals on their way to a 5-2 win at the ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 22, 2016
Landon Bow does it again as T-Birds shut out Winterhawks 3-0

Landon Bow made 30 saves for his second consecutive shutout as the T-Birds blanked the Portland Winterhawks 3-0 at the Moda Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 19, 2016
T-Birds bounce back to blank Blades 4-0

The Thunderbirds dominated the Saskatoon Blades 4-0 to pick up their fifth win in their last seven games. Mathew Barzal scored once and set up two other Seattle goals while the T-Birds' defense clamped down on the Blades all night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2016
T-Birds get bounced by Silvertips 5-1

Seattle failed to convert on its chances while the first-place Silvertips did to earn a 5-1 victory on Saturday.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2016
T-Birds get bounced by Silvertips 5-1

Seattle failed to convert on its chances while the first-place Silvertips did to earn a 5-1 victory on Saturday.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2016
T-Birds get bounced by Silvertips 5-1

Seattle failed to convert on its chances while the first-place Silvertips did to earn a 5-1 victory on Saturday.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 15, 2016
T-Birds find power play to beat Regina 4-2

Seattle scored three times on the power play to set up a big 4-2 win over the Regina Pats in front of 4,701 ShoWare Center fans.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 15, 2016
T-Birds find power play to beat Regina 4-2

Seattle scored three times on the power play to set up a big 4-2 win over the Regina Pats in front of 4,701 ShoWare Center fans.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 15, 2016
T-Birds find power play to beat Regina 4-2

Seattle scored three times on the power play to set up a big 4-2 win over the Regina Pats in front of 4,701 ShoWare Center fans.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 13, 2016
Landon Bow and T-Birds white wash the Cougars 4-0

Landon Bow was spectacular Wednesday night while making 26 saves as the T-Birds bounced back to blank the Prince George Cougars 4-0.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 12, 2016
Cougars slam T-Birds 6-2 in Prince George

Prince George's Kody McDonald notched his first career hat trick and the Thunderbirds gave up four consecutive goals on the way to a 6-2 loss to the Cougars.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 10, 2016
T-Birds make minor move to acquire forward at trade deadline

In a minor move, Seattle sent a 2017 seventh-round draft pick to the Edmonton Oil Kings for 18-year-old forward Garan Magnes.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 10, 2016
Mathew Barzal goals lead T-Birds to 3-2 overtime win over Everett

Mathew Barzal scored twice for Seattle, including the overtime game-winner as the T-Birds picked up a 3-2 victory over the Silvertips.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 8, 2016
Revamped T-Birds beat Portland 3-1

Seattle iced a revamped lineup after a busy week of trades and the new guys shined the brightest as Seattle beat Portland 3-1 to snap a two-game losing streak at the ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 4, 2016
T-Birds trade for a forward and defenseman

In two separate moves, the T-Birds picked up forward Cavin Leth from the Swift Current Broncos and defenseman Bryan Allbee from the Kootenay Ice.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 2, 2016
T-Birds’ short-handed ordeal ends with 4-2 loss to Tri City

Playing with another empty bench, the T-Birds fell behind the Tri City Americans early and were unable to fight back during a 4-2 loss.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 1, 2016
T-Birds succumb to Winterhawks 4-1 in New Year Eve’s clash

With a depleted roster, the T-Birds gave up three goals in the second period and lost 4-1 in Portland Tuesday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 27, 2015
T-Birds acquire Swedish forward Andreas Schumacher from Swift Current

The Thunderbirds acquired Swedish forward Andreas Schumacher from the Swift Current Broncos. Because the WHL only allows two import players on the roster the Thunderbirds then released forward Gustav Olhaver.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 19, 2015
Thunderbirds blast Tri City 6-3 to end first half on winning note

Seattle erased an early 2-0 deficit to explode for six goals on their way to a much needed 6-3 win over the Tri City Americans on Saturday.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 18, 2015
T-Birds skid hits three in a row after 3-2 overtime loss to Tri City

Seattle lost its third straight home game after Jordan Topping scored 42 seconds in the overtime period for the Tri City Americans on Friday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 17, 2015
Local product Luke Ormsby has fought to realize his childhood dream of being a T-Bird

Luke Ormsby became only the fourth local product to suit up for the T-Birds this past Tuesday. The high energy winger is an inspiring story as he is playing with Type I Diabetes.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 15, 2015
Short-handed T-Birds turn game over to Cougars in 6-2 loss

Seattle turned the puck over repeatedly and the Cougars took advantage on the way to a 6-2 win at the ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 12, 2015
Everett clamps down on T-Birds in 4-1 win

The always tough, defensive Silvertips put the clamps on the T-Birds to earn their second victory of the season between the two I-5 rivals 4-1.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 11, 2015
Ethan Bear’s hat trick leads T-Birds past Spokane 5-1

Ethan Bear notched his first career hat trick as the Thunderbirds dominated the Spokane Chiefs 5-1 at the ShoWare Center.