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.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 5, 2021WHL announces March 19th start date for Thunderbirds, US Division
After getting the State's OK, the WHL announced the Seattle Thunderbirds and the U.S. Division will begin play on March 19th
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 25, 2021Thunderbirds move import Simon Kubicek to Edmonton for Vladimir Alistrov
While we wait to hear an official start date to a potential Western Hockey League season the Seattle…
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 8, 2021WHL commits to playing shortened 2020-2021 season but start date is TBD
The WHL announced that it is committed to conducting a season. In a press release, the league stated there would be a minimum of 24-games played but a start date has yet to be determined.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 27, 2020T-Birds notebook: WHL start date, NHL Draft watchlist, and Birds hit the ice
The WHL announces its return to play date, three T-Birds show up on NHL Central Scouting's list, and the rest of the latest Thunderbirds news.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 7, 2020Thunderbirds Tyrel Bauer and Matthew Rempe picked back-to-back in NHL Draft
The Thunderbirds had two players selected back-to-back during Wednesday's NHL Draft. Defenseman Tyrel Bauer was selected by the Winnipeg Jets while center Matthew Rempe went to the New York Rangers.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Oct 6, 2020Wednesday’s day two of 2020 NHL Draft filled with nerves for Thunderbirds draft hopefuls
Day two of the 2020 NHL Draft has a chance to see Seattle Thunderbirds players drafted. That possibility leads to a nervous day for players like Tyrel Bauer, Simon Kubicek, and Matthew Rempe.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jul 30, 2020The reviews are in and the Thunderbirds give Seattle Kraken two thumbs up
Most of the Thunderbirds players live in Canada, but they were excited about the naming and branding of the Seattle Kraken.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jul 26, 2020A look at the young but improved Thunderbirds forwards
The Thunderbirds will be young up front again this season, but should also be better.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jul 2, 2020Thomas Milic ready to push for the Thunderbirds top goalie spot
Rookie goalie Thomas Milic has a ton of potential and will play a big role in net for the Thunderbirds this season.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 30, 2020CHL Import Draft nets Thunderbirds Slovakian defenseman Samuel Knazko
The Thunderbirds selected Slovakian defenseman Samuel Knazko with the 21st pick during the CHL Import Draft on Tuesday.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jun 18, 2020Can the Thunderbirds season start in October? The WHL is planning on it
The Western Hockey League announced its plan to return to play in Ocotober of this year with a full 68-game schedule.
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THUNDERBIRDS | May 4, 2020Thunderbirds mailbag: Speed vs. size, signing draftees, and trades
The WHL season is over so we opened up the mailbag to answer some Thunderbirds fan questions.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 28, 2020Thunderbirds lock up top draft pick as Sam Oremba signs with club
The Thunderbirds wasted no time in locking up their top draft pick, Sam Oremba.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 22, 2020Offense highlights Thunderbirds top draft picks during WHL Bantam Draft
The Thunderbirds WHL Bantam Draft included two high-end scorers and a goalie of the future.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 22, 2020Thunderbirds trade goalie Roddy Ross to Regina in Draft Day deal
Seattle made a splash at the WHL Bantam Draft by moving veteran goalie Roddy Ross to the Regina Pats for three draft picks.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 20, 2020Young Thunderbirds improvement over course of the season is a reason for optimism
With one of the youngest rosters in the league this year, the Thunderbirds struggled early but improved as the year progressed.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Apr 7, 2020From Alaska to Seattle, Thunderbirds sign prospect Gabe Ludwig
After nearly a year-long recruitment the Seattle Thunderbirds singed 2019 draft pick Gabe Ludwig.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 25, 2020U.S. Prospect Draft yields center and defenseman for Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds selected two players in Wednesday's first-ever WHL U.S. Prospects Draft.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 24, 2020Cancellation of playoffs ends the WHL careers of Thunderbirds over-age players
The cancellation of the WHL playoffs also means the end of the junior careers of Seattle's three 20-year-old players.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 18, 2020WHL cancels remainder of regular season, playoffs still in question
The WHL regular season has been canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 disease.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 12, 2020Thunderbirds season on pause as CHL responds to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 disease, the CHL put a pause on all three major junior leagues, including the WHL.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 11, 2020Due to COVID-19 the Thunderbirds next two home games will be played without fans
The Thunderbirds announced Wednesday that their next two home games would be played without fans in attendance due to COVID-19 concerns. The status of the March 21st home game is undetermined.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 9, 2020Thunderbirds come up goal short in bid for back to back wins over Everett
Seattle came up a goal short in an attempt to take back-to-back games against its Puget Sound rivals.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 8, 2020Thunderbirds snap four-game slide with big win in Everett
The Thunderbirds were looking for a spark from their older players and got it during a big win at Everett Saturday night.