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 | Oct 4, 2015
Thunderbirds’ epic comeback bid falls short in overtime loss

The T-Birds stormed back from a five-goal deficit only to fall to the Tri City Americans 6-5 in overtime on Sunday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 3, 2015
T-Birds declaw Prince George Cougars 4-1 in home opener

Seattle struck early and late to upend the Prince George Cougars 4-1 in front of a rowdy ShoWare Center crowd on Saturday.
THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 2, 2015
T-Birds notebook: Mathew Barzal with Islanders, Birds on watch list

With the T-Birds set for their Saturday home opener, they are still without two of their better players.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 25, 2015
Thunderbirds drop opener in Vancouver to Giants 3-2

The Seattle Thunderbirds opened their season in Vancouver against the Giants and came up short, losing 3-2.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 23, 2015
Thunderbirds’ GM Russ Farwell likes the makeup of his club

On paper, Seattle has its strongest looking team in years and is considered by many to be the favorite in the U.S. Division this season.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 21, 2015
Nine Thunderbirds get a taste of life in the NHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds saw nine players get invites to NHL rookie tournaments during this year's training camp. For the players involved, they got a taste of pro hockey and hope to use that experience to jump start a good year back in the WHL.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 18, 2015
T-Birds end preseason with 4-1 loss to Victoria

The Thunderbirds played a lackluster game and were blown out 4-1 by the Victoria Royals to close out the preseason.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 13, 2015
T-Birds news and notes: Short handed in Tri City and killing penalties

The latest news and notes from the Seattle Thunderbirds as they continue to prepare for the start of the WHL season.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 6, 2015
T-Birds thump Spokane 5-2 to end weekend

An early short-handed goal set the tone for the Thundersbirds as they scored a dominant 5-2 win over the Spokane Chiefs at the Xfinity Arena in Everett.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 5, 2015
T-Birds bounce back and drop Victoria 5-3

The T-Birds up goals from five different players and Keegan Kolesar added three assists as they beat the Victoria Royals 5-3 at Xfinity Arena in Everett on Saturday.
THUNDERBIRDS | Sep 4, 2015
Thunderbirds open exhibition schedule with a 2-0 loss to Tri City

Seattle opened the preseason schedule against the Tri City Americans at the Everett Silvertips Holiday Preseason tournament and were shut out 2-0.
THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 29, 2015
T-Birds training camp: Goalie Taz Burman wants to earn playing time

It was only a few weeks ago that goalie Taz Burman was getting ready for his third season with the Red Deer Rebels. Then he got the call that he had been traded and suddenly found himself in training camp with Seattle.
THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 25, 2015
T-Birds Training Camp: Wedman, Ormsby shine on day 1

The Thunderbirds kicked off what they hope will be a great season Tuesday with their first full day of training camp. Tuesday was high-lighted by six scrimmages featuring their prospects and rookies. The veteran players were at the ShoWare Center as well but their day was relegated to a grueling on-ice fitness test as well as an off-ice work out in the afternoon.
THUNDERBIRDS | Aug 5, 2015
Thunderbirds trade Lane Pederson for goalie Taz Burman

<p>Seattle sent 18-year-old forward Lane Pederson to the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for 18-year-old goalie Taz Burman. The trade frees up some congestion amongst the T-Birds' forward group and adds to the competition in net.</p>
THUNDERBIRDS | Jul 30, 2015
Seattle center Scott Eansor is on a mission

Scrappy Thunderbirds center Scott Eansor has been busy this offseason, with both a pro development camp and a USA hockey camp for the Colorado native.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 27, 2015
Keegan Kolesar, Ethan Bear make it four T-Birds picked in NHL Draft

Keegan Kolesar and Ethan Bear were both taken Saturday, giving the T-Birds a total of four players chosen in total during this year's NHL Draft.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 26, 2015
Mathew Barzal drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round

The New York Islanders traded defenseman Griffin Reinhart to the Edmonton Oilers for the 16th pick so that they could select Seattle Thunderbirds Mathew Barzal.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 26, 2015
Seattle’s Mathew Barzal on the brink of becoming an NHL Draft pick

The first round of the 2015 NHL Draft gets going at 4 p.m. Friday Pacific time. With just a few hours to go for the first round prospects, the sense of excitement and nervousness is building.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 26, 2015
Thunderbirds news and notes: NHL Draft edition

The day has finally arrived. The first round of the 2015 NHL Draft is here and begins tonight at 4 o'clock Pacific time from the BB&T Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 15, 2015
How does the Thunderbirds’ 2015 NHL Draft class stack up?

When the 2015 NHL Draft concludes on June 27 in Florida, the Thunderbirds could have one of their biggest draft classes in franchise history.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 9, 2015
Four T-Birds attend the NHL Draft Combine

<p>Four members of the Thunderbirds were in Buffalo, N.Y. for the combine as Mathew Barzal, Ryan Gropp, Keegan Kolesar and Ethan Bear are all expected to be selected in this year's draft.</p>
THUNDERBIRDS | May 4, 2015
Who will be the Thunderbirds’ next captain?

When the Thunderbirds convene for training camp this fall to prepare for the season, they will be searching for a new team captain. With Justin Hickman and Shea Theodore moving on to the pro ranks this next season, the T-Birds will need someone to step up and don the C on their sweater.
THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 8, 2015
T-Birds eliminated after 5-4 overtime loss to Portland

The Thunderbirds' season ended on Tuesday night with a 5-4 overtime loss to Portland, but they didn't go down without a fight.
THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 5, 2015
T-Birds on the brink after dropping Game 5 to Portland 5-3

The Thunderbirds face elimination from the playoffs after dropping a hard-fought 5-3 decision to the Winterhawks in Portland on Saturday night.