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Former Seattle captain Jerret Smith now plays for the UBC Thunderbirds who are playing for the Cana...
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Former 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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Delta Hockey Academy won the first ever U.S. Challenge Cup this weekend and were heavily scouted by...
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A 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.
4 years ago
Jared Davidson scored the lone goal in Seattle's overtime loss Sunday. (Brian Liesse/Thunderbirds)...
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Despite 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.
4 years ago
Seattle's Brendan Williamson celebrates his first career goal Saturday night. (Brian Liesse/Thunder...
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Williamson 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 had endured a number of close calls, goalies making great saves, and shots ringing off the posts. It may have felt like it never was going to happen. With 3:39 left in Saturday’s game with the Portland […]
4 years ago
Payton Mount had three points for the Thunderbirds but it wasn't enough to beat the Portland Winter...
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Thunderbirds 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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The first ever U.S. Challenge Cup is up for grabs at the ShoWare Center this weekend. (Brian Liesse...
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The 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.
4 years ago
Andrej Kukuca (right) celebrates one his three goals with Conner Bruggen-Cate as the Thunderbirds p...
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Third 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.
4 years ago
Andrej Kukuca of the Seattle Thunderbirds tries to get a shot past Vancouver's Trent Miner. (Rob Wi...
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Early 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.
4 years ago
Gig Harbor's Mekai Sanders scored his first goal at home for the Thunderbirds during their 6-2 loss...
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Sluggish 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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Seattle's Matthew Rempe scored a goal for the Thunderbirds Friday but it wouldn't be enough. (Chris...
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Small 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.
4 years ago
With 17 games left on the schedule, the Seattle Thunderbirds need to finish strong to maintain thei...
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Thunderbirds 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?
4 years ago
Roddy Ross was solid in net for the Thunderbirds as they earned a big win  against Prince George. (...
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Thunderbirds 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.
4 years ago
A heated rivalry had the temp turned up Sunday as Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge commented on  Saturd...
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Thunderbirds-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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Seattle's Tyler Bauer hits Everett's Aidan Sutter during the third period of Saturday's game. (Bria...
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Second 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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Prince George's Cole Moberg celebrates his shootout conversion that beat the Thunderbirds. (Brett C...
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Thunderbirds 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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Seattle's Brendan Williamson tries to screen Prince George goalie Taylor Gauthier. (Brett Cullen/Co...
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Slow 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.
4 years ago
Roddy Ross dives on the puck during the Thunderbirds shootout win in Portland (Hunter Radcliffe/ Wi...
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Roddy 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.
4 years ago
Henrik Rybinski's goal and assist led the Thunderbirds past the Tr-City Americans. (Brian Liesse/T-...
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Thunderbirds 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.
4 years ago
Cade McNelly celebrates his second period goal that  sparked a comeback for the Seattle Thunderbird...
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Down 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.
4 years ago
Thunderbirds forward Conner Roulette fights for position in front of the Kelowna net. (Marissa Baec...
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Thunderbirds 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.
4 years ago
Thunderbirds goalie Roddy Ross stops Everett's Gage Convalves during Sunday's game at the accesso S...
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Thunderbirds 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.
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Everett Silvertips goalie Dustin Wolf stops Thunderbirds center Henrik Rybinski Saturday night. (Ch...
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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.
4 years ago
Thunderbirds rookie Thomas Milic readies to make one of 23 saves during his WHL debut. (Brian Liess...
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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.
4 years ago
Before they hit the ice the Seattle Thunderbirds players follow a wide range of pregame rituals. (B...
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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.
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