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 15, 2015
Late game heroics lift T-Birds over Everett in shootout

Mathew Barzal scored just before the final horn, saving the T-Birds from a loss and giving them the opportunity to complete a comeback in a 3-2 shootout win over Everett.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 14, 2015
T-Birds struggle with Kamloops again, lose 3-2 in shootout

The Thunderbirds' inexplicable struggles with the Kamloops Blazers continued Friday, as Seattle turned in a sloppy second period and dropped a 3-2 decision to the Blazers in a shootout.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 11, 2015
T-Birds come back to take out Rockets 2-1

The Thunderbirds saved their best hockey Tuesday night for the last 10 minutes of their game with the league-leading Kelowna Rockets.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 10, 2015
T-Birds play sloppy in 5-4 loss to Vancouver

If the Thunderbirds have designs on catching the two teams ahead of them in the U.S. Division standings, they are going to have to play better than they did Monday afternoon in Vancouver.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 7, 2015
Thunderbirds double up on Portland Winterhawks for 6-3 win

Ryan Gropp's third-period goal sparked the Thunderbirds to three unanswered scores in their 6-3 win Friday over Portland.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 5, 2015
T-Birds notebook: Consistent lines and answers to your questions

While we all shake off our Super Bowl malaise, the Thunderbirds prepare for another big week of hockey.
THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 1, 2015
T-Birds complete weekend sweep of Prince George with 3-0 shutout

The Seattle Thunderbirds completed a weekend sweep of the Prince George Cougars with a commanding 3-0 shutout Saturday night, led by goaltender Taran Kozun's 20 saves.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 30, 2015
Thunderbirds blast Prince George Cougars 9-2 to get back on track

After a frustrating loss Wednesday the Thunderbirds found the perfect tonic to getting back on track Friday night, routing Prince George 9-2.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 29, 2015
Thunderbirds come up short in Kamloops, lose 4-3

The Thunderbirds were in Kamloops Wednesday night and found a way to lose a game that was winnable.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 25, 2015
Thunderbirds bounce back to blank Chiefs 2-0 in Spokane

Playing their third game in as many nights, the Thunderbirds saved their best performance for the last game, blanking the Chiefs 2-0 in Spokane.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 25, 2015
Winterhawks edge T-Birds 4-3 in overtime

The Thunderbirds' frustrating week grew a bit more frustrating on Saturday night against their biggest rivals.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 24, 2015
Americans hand T-Birds their second straight shutout loss

The Thunderbirds could not muster any offense for the second straight game as they were shut out by the Tri City Americans 4-0 on Friday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 23, 2015
T-Birds Notebook: Good coaching, long bus rides and a top prospect

After a hit and miss last weekend, the T-Birds kick off an important three-in-three weekend tonight in Kennewick.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2015
Everett Silvertips blast weary Thunderbirds 6-0

A night after an impressive win in Kelowna, the T-Birds played flat and were shut out by the Everett Silvertips 6-0 at a sold out XFINITY Arena.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2015
T-Birds walk into Kelowna and beat WHL’s top team 5-2

Taran Kozun made 36 big saves to pace the T-Birds to a 5-2 win over the WHL's best Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 14, 2015
T-Birds rally for shootout win over Spokane

The Thunderbirds needed to work extra time Tuesday night to beat a tough Spokane Chiefs team at the ShoWare Center.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 12, 2015
T-Birds bounce back to double up Americans 4-2

Sunday afternoon, Thunderbirds defenseman Shea Theodore was sporting a new look for his first home game since rejoining the club.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 8, 2015
T-Birds acquire Cory Millette from Prince Albert

With the WHL trade deadline approaching, the Thunderbirds made a move Thursday afternoon in picking up 19-year-old forward Cory Millette from the Prince Albert Raiders.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 6, 2015
T-Birds Notebook: Golden bird, a win streak and the trade deadline

A day after the Seattle Thunderbirds had their six-game win streak snapped in Portland, everything broke loose on Monday afternoon as the T-Birds experienced both the highs and lows that sports can offer you.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 3, 2015
T-Birds make it six in a row with 3-2 shootout win over Tri City

The Thunderbirds found a way to grind out their sixth win in a row Friday night, putting in extra time for a 3-2 victory over the Tri City Americans.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 1, 2015
T-Birds clamp down on Winterhawks for fifth straight win

Playing short-handed again on New Year's Eve, the Thunderbirds extended their win streak to five with a 2-1 win against the Winterhawks in Portland.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 31, 2014
T-Birds win fourth straight with 4-2 win over Everett

In only his sixth start of the year, Danny Mumaugh made 28 saves in goal to help the T-Birds in a 4-2 victory over the U.S. Division-leading Everett Silvertips.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 29, 2014
T-Birds topple Vancouver Giants in Sunday matinee

Seattle goalie Taran Kozun was the player of the game as he made 33 saves to pace the Thunderbirds to a 3-2 afternoon victory over Vancouver.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 28, 2014
Thunderbirds hold off Winterhawks in 4-3 win

The World Junior Hockey Championships robbed Saturday's game between the Thunderbirds and Winterhawks of some serious star power. But that didn't stop the two rivals from turning in an exciting back-and-forth game to kick off the second half.