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 | Mar 6, 2020Thunderbirds drop fourth straight in shutout loss in Kelowna
Seattle fell behind in the first period and couldn't recover against the Kelowna Rockets Friday night.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Mar 1, 2020Push in third period not enough as Thunderbirds fall to Portland
Seattle battled back to close a gap in the third period Saturday but couldn't find the equalizer in a loss to the Portland Winterhawks.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 28, 2020Shorthanded Thunderbirds no match for Spokane Friday night
The Spokane Chiefs remained a tough matchup for the Thunderbirds Friday night and the blow out loss was aided by Seattle's short bench.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 27, 2020Former Thunderbirds Jerret Smith and Rylan Toth flying high with UBC
They were both part of big seasons in Seattle and now former Thunderbirds Jerret Smith and Rylan Toth are doing the same with UBC.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 25, 2020A peek inside the Seattle Thunderbirds scouting room
The Seattle Thunderbirds were busy scouting prospects at the U.S. Challenge Cup. Take a sneak peek inside the scouting room.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 24, 2020Despite OT loss to Prince George Sunday, Thunderbirds weekend was positive
The Thunderbirds finished a busy weekend of hockey with an overtime loss to the Prince George Cougars Sunday but still made some strides.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 22, 2020Williamson breaks through in third period to send Thunderbirds to a win over Portland
KENT – It had been 50 games without a goal for Seattle Thunderbirds rookie forward Brendan Williamson. He…
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 22, 2020Thunderbirds lead evaporates in third period against Winterhawks
A four-goal third period erased a Seattle lead Friday night as the Thunderbirds fell to the Portland Winterhawks.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 20, 2020The WHL and Thunderbirds kick off U.S. Challenge Cup Friday morning
The Western Hockey League is kicking off it's first-ever U.S. Challenge Cup tournament Friday at the ShoWare Center.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 18, 2020Third period goals propel Thunderbirds over Moose Jaw
The Thunderbirds scored thrice in the third period to pick up a critical win over the Moose Jaw Warriors Tuesday night.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 18, 2020Early penalties the difference as Thunderbirds fall to Giants
Two power-play goals in the first period were the difference Monday as the Thunderbirds fell 3-2 to the Vancouver Giants.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 15, 2020Sluggish Thunderbirds no match for high flying Giants
Seattle struggled to match the Vancouver Giants' speed and energy level Saturday night and it resulted in a 6-2 loss.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 15, 2020Small mistakes big in Thunderbirds loss to Everett
The Thunderbirds suffered a couple of self-inflicted wounds Saturday night and it would end up costing them in a one-goal game against the Silvertips.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 13, 2020Thunderbirds still have work to do for playoff spot as stretch drive is here
The Thunderbirds hit the season's stretch drive in a playoff spot. What will it take to clinch their postseason berth?
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 9, 2020Thunderbirds slide past Prince George to build playoff lead
Seattle leaned on goalie Roddy Ross Sunday night to improve its playoff positioning over the trailing Prince George Cougars.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 9, 2020Thunderbirds-Silvertips Saturday night feud spills into Sunday
Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge responded to comments made Saturday night by Everett Silvertips coach Dennis Williams.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 8, 2020Second period costly as Thunderbirds lose to Silvertips
The Thunderbirds dropped a game with the Everett Silvertips Saturday after the game went off the rails in the second period.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 6, 2020Thunderbirds on wrong end of goalie duel in shootout loss to Prince George
The Thunderbirds ran into a hot goalie Wednesday night in Prince George and would lose 2-1 in the shootout.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 5, 2020Slow start and late penalties costly as Thunderbirds lose in Prince George
After falling behind early, the Thunderbirds came back Tuesday night in Prince George only to be done in by third-period penalties.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Feb 2, 2020Roddy Ross and timely scoring lead Thunderbirds past Winterhawks
Behind a big night from goalie Roddy Ross, the Thunderbirds beat Portland Saturday night in a game they never led until the shootout.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 28, 2020Thunderbirds improve playoff positioning with 4-2 win over Tri-City
The Thunderbirds made things closer than perhaps they should have been Tuesday night but were able to beat an injury-riddled Tri-City team to improve their playoff standings.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 26, 2020Down three goals, Thunderbirds come back to earn point in shootout loss
The Thunderbirds earned a valuable point Saturday night after storming back from a 5-2 deficit against the Portland Winterhawks. They would eventually fall to Portland in the shootout.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 25, 2020Thunderbirds lose in overtime after giving up late lead
The Thunderbirds improved their playoff position with an overtime loss in Kelowna Friday but felt they could have done more.
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THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 19, 2020Thunderbirds shut out by Everett for second straight night
The Thunderbirds were shut out by Dustin Wolf and the Everett Silvertips Sunday despite a strong effort from goalie Roddy Ross.