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Thunderbirds GM Russ Farwell reflects on last year, discusses plans for the offseason

Tim Pigulski sat down with Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell to discuss Seattle’s success during the 2015-16 season and the team's plans to build on that next year.
8 years ago

Can the Thunderbirds be even better next season?

Following a season in team history in which the Thunderbirds advanced to the WHL Championship series, the question remains whether this team is prepared to build on that success next season or if 2015-16 was their best shot at a title.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds season review: The graduates

With the Memorial Cup just days away from being presented to the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, it’s high time that we take a look back at the storied careers of the four players we know won’t be returning to Seattle next season.
8 years ago

Brandon’s Jayce Hawryluk should be suspended for spear in Game 4 vs Thunderbirds

Brandon’s Jayce Hawryluk, a skilled forward who is known as an agitator, used the blade of his stick to spear Seattle's Turner Ottenbreit in the groin in Game 4 of the WHL finals.
8 years ago

Down 2-0, Thunderbirds need some bounces to start going their way

A couple unlucky bounces on both ends of the rink have been the downfall for the Thunderbirds so far in the WHL finals.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds WHL Championship preview: keys to beating Brandon

After a week-and-a-half-long break, the WHL Championship is mere hours away. Here are five keys to the Thunderbirds beating Brandon.
8 years ago

T-Birds WHL finals preview: A look at the Brandon Wheat Kings

With the Thunderbirds set to face the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL finals, we take a look at Brandon's roster courtesy of Perry Bergson of The Brandon Sun.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds, Wheat Kings to battle for WHL Championship

In what didn’t come as much of a surprise for most, the Thunderbirds learned Friday night that they would be facing the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2016 WHL Championship.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds complete sweep of Kelowna with double-OT win, advance to WHL Championship

For the first time since 1997, the Thunderbirds have reached the WHL Finals. And Wednesday night’s double-overtime victory over Kelowna to complete the four-game sweep couldn’t have come in more dramatic fashion.
8 years ago

Up 3-0 on Kelowna, Thunderbirds have been here before

The Seattle Thunderbirds have a commanding 3-0 lead in their playoff series with Kelowna, but they can't forget the unfortunate turn of events that ruined a similar lead in 2013.
8 years ago

Rockets devoting attention to T-Birds’ top line, creating opportunities for others

A big part of Seattle’s success on both ends of the ice as its built a 2-0 lead over the Rockets has been Kelowna’s focus on Seattle’s top line, led by Mathew Barzal.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds overcome first-period jitters to win Game 1

The Thunderbirds’ Game 1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets was essentially a tale of two halves.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds vs Kelowna Rockets: How the series will be won

For the third time in four years, the Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets will meet in the WHL Playoffs. For the Thunderbirds to reverse their fortunes and defeat the Rockets, there are a few things that they will need to do.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds vs. Everett: How the series was won

As Seattle awaits the outcome of Tuesday night’s Game 7 between B.C. Division rivals Victoria and Kelowna, we take a look back at how the Thunderbirds won their own second-round playoff series over the rival Everett Silvertips.
8 years ago

Details emerge regarding Jerret Smith’s absence in Game 1

The details were typically sparse when Thunderbirds captain Jerret Smith missed Game 1 of Seattle's playoff series against Everett with what was described as an illness. It turns out it was more than a common cold.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds face uphill battle as series moves to Everett

With their second-round series even at one, Seattle and Everett now see a best-of-five matchup in which the Silvertips will have home-ice advantage starting tonight.
8 years ago

Five keys for the Thunderbirds against Everett

Here's what the Thunderbirds need to do to beat Everett and advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2002-2003 season.
8 years ago

Inside the numbers: Thunderbirds vs. Everett

A a by-the-numbers look at the Thunderbirds' second-round playoff series against the Everett Silvertips.
8 years ago

Thunderbirds’ season series with Prince George has seen lopsided victories on both sides

As Seattle and Prince George prepare for their best-of-seven playoff series, let's take a look back on how the two teams fared in head-to-head contests during the regular season.
8 years ago

Hockey Challenge makes it more than just a game

Feb. 27 marked the 18th annual Hockey Challenge, which began in 1999 and has now raised over $4.9 million for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska.
8 years ago

Dominant third-period play has been a major reason for the Thunderbirds’ recent success

The Thunderbirds are currently playing perhaps their best hockey of the season just a few short weeks before the playoffs are set to begin. They've secured victory in five straight and nine of their last ten and their dominance in the third period has undeniably been crucial to that success.
8 years ago

Is this year the T-Birds’ best shot to make a deep playoff run?

Seattle has an impressive balance of talent across the roster, but it's very possible that much of that talent won't be around next season to once again put the Thunderbirds in a position to compete for a WHL title.
8 years ago

Is this year the T-Birds’ best shot to make a deep playoff run?

Seattle has an impressive balance of talent across the roster, but it's very possible that much of that talent won't be around next season to once again put the Thunderbirds in a position to compete for a WHL title.
8 years ago

Big weekend by Thunderbirds provides optimism for stretch run

Three wins this past weekend showed that the T-Birds may be ready to take a significant step as they attempt to make headway in the race for postseason positioning.
8 years ago