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 | Jan 19, 2020
Everett ends Thunderbirds win streak in lopsided affair

Seattle saw its four-game win streak come to the end in a blow out loss in Everett to the Silvertips.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 17, 2020
Rookie goalie Thomas Milic gives Thunderbirds win in first WHL game

Seattle got 23 saves from rookie goalie Thomas Milic, who was called up as an injury replacement, to win its fourth straight game, 4-2 over the Regina Pats.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 15, 2020
From sewer ball to yogurt, a look at the Thunderbirds game day rituals

Some are weird, some normal, but all of the Thunderbirds follow their own pregame routines.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 12, 2020
Thunderbirds bear down to win third straight in comeback over Everett

Seattle would come from behind Saturday, thanks to special teams, to win its third straight game and pull closer to the first wild-card spot.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 10, 2020
Thunderbirds offense stays hot as they down Americans 8-5

The Thunderbirds' new-found offense was back on display Friday night in Kennewick as they build a six-goal lead in the third period and hung on for an 8-5 win over the Tri-City Americans.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 9, 2020
Hockey is a family affair for Thunderbirds rookie Matthew Rempe

Rookie center Matthew Rempe has made an impact for the Thunderbirds since returning from a preseason injury.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 6, 2020
Thunderbirds top Swift Current to end weekend with four points

Road weary and having to play a game less than 24-hours after Saturday’s loss to Medicine Hat, the…
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 5, 2020
Medicine Hat outscores Thunderbirds in up and down game

The Thunderbirds got into a track meet in Medicine Hat Saturday and came up short.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 3, 2020
Thunderbirds breeze by Hurricanes in overtime to open three-game weekend

The Thunderbirds got Henrik Rybinski in the lineup Friday and he helped set up the game-winning goal in overtime against the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
THUNDERBIRDS | Jan 2, 2020
T-Birds notebook: Trade deadline approaching, Kubicek shines and a look at the weekend

The latest news surrounding the Thunderbirds as they head east for three games over the weekend.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 31, 2019
Thunderbirds come up short in New Year’s Eve clash with Winterhawks

Playing most of the game down two centers, the Thunderbirds stayed in the game but would ultimately fall to Portland in the annual New Year Eve's game.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 30, 2019
One year ago the Thunderbirds shook up roster to spark playoff run and set up future

The Thunderbirds are in Portland Tuesday night for their annual New Year's Eve game. It was one year ago that they made moves that would change the direction of the franchise.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 28, 2019
Slow start costly as Winterhawks snap Seattle’s three-game win streak

The Thunderbirds were on their heels early Saturday night and unable to recover as they saw their three-game win streak stopped by the Portland Winterhawks.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 28, 2019
A five-goal first period propels the Thunderbirds to third straight win

The holiday lay off didn't slow down the Thunderbirds as they exploded for nine goals to win their third straight game.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 26, 2019
General Manager Bil La Forge happy with progression of young Thunderbirds

General manager Bil La Forge reflects on the Thunderbirds first half and the progression the team and its young players have made.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 17, 2019
Thunderbirds beat Tri-City in overtime, head into holiday break hot

The Thunderbirds won their third game out of four in Tri-Cities Tuesday to end the first half on a hot streak.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 16, 2019
Conner Roulette’s big night helps Thunderbirds edge Winterhawks

It was a big night for rookie Conner Roulette who scored twice and then added a shootout conversion as Seattle beat Portland.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 15, 2019
Adam Beckman hat trick pushes Chiefs past Thunderbirds

Spokane's Adam Beckman scored a hat trick to push the Chiefs past the Thunderbirds Saturday night.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 13, 2019
Thunderbirds blitz Tri-City Americans 5-1

The Thunderbirds had a season-high 57 shots Friday as they routed the Tri-City Americans 5-1.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 11, 2019
Calls and bounces work against Thunderbirds in loss to Chiefs

It was a frustrating night for the Seattle Thunderbirds as penalties and the wrong side of a video replay ended up costing them against Spokane.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 7, 2019
In a game lacking flow, Thunderbirds come up short against the Royals

The Thunderbirds dropped the second game of their two-game weekend series against the Victoria Royals in a contest that saw the two teams combine for 18 power plays.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 7, 2019
Complete game effort propels Thunderbirds past Royals 4-1

A night after trading their captain, the Thunderbirds showed no ill effects and skated to a solid 4-1 win in Victoria.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 6, 2019
Thunderbirds youth movement in full force after Matthew Wedman traded to Kelowna

In a move to build for the future, the Thunderbirds moved captain Matthew Wedman to the Kelowna Rockets for three draft picks, including a 2023 first-round pick.
THUNDERBIRDS | Dec 3, 2019
Spokane scores three straight to skate past Thunderbirds

Seattle failed to manage the puck well and came up short in an attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time this year.