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 | Dec 27, 2014
T-Birds general manager Russ Farwell optimistic about second half

Though the Thunderbirds' were just under .500 after the first half of the season, general manager Russ Farwell feels good about the position they're in considering they've been without two of their best players.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 17, 2014
T-Birds upend Royals 5-4 to end first half of season

With just under 4 minutes to go in the game, it was looking bleak for the Thunderbirds. They had allowed the Victoria Royals to score four unanswered goals, erasing a 3-0 lead, and were face-to-face with another frustrating loss.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 14, 2014
Portland squeaks by T-Birds 2-1

There are many levels of frustration in life and in sports. The Thunderbirds know this all too well as they have suffered some frustrating losses during the first half of the WHL season.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 8, 2014
Shea Theodore looking for Canadian gold

Seattle's 4-1 win over Spokane Sunday night was most likely the last time the T-Birds will see defenseman Shea Theodore for the rest of the year.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 7, 2014
T-Birds wear down Chiefs in 4-1 win

The Thunderbirds hopped on a bus Sunday and headed across the state to play a big division game against the Spokane Chiefs. Both clubs were playing their third game in as many nights but it was the T-Birds that had the fresher legs and got the win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 7, 2014
Tigers beat Thunderbirds 5-3

The Thunderbirds ice one of the WHL's youngest rosters and when matched up against an older club like they were Saturday night, the little things can make a difference.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 6, 2014
Thunderbirds shut down Americans in 3-1 win

Seattle beat the Tri City Americans 3-1 by playing a strong and suffocating defense along with some timely scoring.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 30, 2014
T-Birds power past Chiefs 4-1

Coming off of a lackluster loss, the Thunderbirds were looking to play with more energy and emotion Sunday night against Spokane. Despite playing their third game in three nights they were able to get up for a big divisional game and pick up their second win in three games.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 30, 2014
Kootenay puts T-Birds on Ice with 5-2 win

A night after ending a four-game losing streak the Thunderbirds turned as cold as the weather, losing 5-2 to the visiting Kootenay Ice.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 29, 2014
T-Birds snap losing streak with 3-2 win in Everett

The Thunderbirds held on to beat the Everett Silvertips 3-2 at the XFINITY Arena to snap a frustrating four-game losing streak.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 23, 2014
Everett extends T-Birds’ losing streak to four

The Thunderbirds are getting pretty good at playing in one-goal games. Unfortunately for them, they're coming up on the wrong end of the majority of those games.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 22, 2014
T-Birds lose third straight as offensive woes continue

The Thunderbirds were back in the friendly confines of the ShoWare Center Friday night and so were their offensive struggles.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 16, 2014
T-Birds end road trip with sluggish 2-1 loss

The Thunderbirds ended their six-game road trip by losing a second straight 2-1 decision.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 16, 2014
Pats bounce T-Birds 2-1

Tired legs and bouncing pucks did the Thunderbirds in on Saturday night in Regina.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 15, 2014
T-Birds cut down Wheat Kings 6-4

The Thunderbirds bounced back from two losses and handled the Eastern Conference leading Wheat Kings 6-4 at Westman Place in front of 4,267 fans.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 13, 2014
Moose Jaw drops Thunderbirds 6-2

The Seattle Thunderbirds welcomed back Shea Theodore Wednesday night but lost a 6-2 decision to the Moose Jaw Warriors.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 9, 2014
T-Birds fall to Saskatoon Blades 4-2

The T-Birds they lost 4-2 to the Saskatoon Blades at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, with Ryan Graham potting two goals for the Blades in the win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 7, 2014
T-Birds dethrone Prince Albert 6-2

The Thunderbirds wasted no time facing adversity on their season long six-game road trip but were able to fight through it.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 6, 2014
T-Birds notebook: Swinging through the Eastern Conference

The Thunderbirds arrived in Saskatchewan Thursday as their six-game road trip, the longest of the season, kicks off Friday evening in Prince Albert.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 5, 2014
T-Birds hold on to nip Rebels in shootout

The Thunderbirds are one of the youngest teams in the WHL but Tuesday night they leaned on two of their older players to gut out a win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Nov 1, 2014
Giants outlast T-Birds in 1-0 shutout

The Thunderbirds played a game of chance Saturday night and ended up on the short end of the stick.
THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 31, 2014
T-Birds spill Oil Kings 5-2

The Thunderbirds welcomed in the defending WHL and Memorial Cup Champions Thursday night and turned out to be less than friendly hosts.
THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 27, 2014
T-Birds notebook: Angry coach, secondary scoring and thievery

The Thunderbirds are coming off a three point weekend that turned out to be pretty eventful. They came just short of picking up all four points, losing Saturday in overtime but there are signs they might have found their scoring touch as they lit the lamp five times Friday night against Spokane in a win.
THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 25, 2014
Frustrated T-Birds come up short in overtime loss to Silvertips

It was Pink the Rink night in Everett Saturday but the game on the ice left the Thunderbirds seeing red.