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Seattle's Conner Roulette celebrates, while avoiding stuffed animals, scoring the 'Teddy Bear' goal...
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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.
4 years ago
Seattle's Matthew Rempe battles for a loose puck with Tri-City's Sasha Mutala Friday night. (Doug L...
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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.
4 years ago
Seattle Thunderbirds center Matthew Rempe is off to a strong start of his WHL career. (Brian Liesse...
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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.
4 years ago
Seattle defenseman Cade McNelly plays the puck during the Thunderbirds 4-2 win in Swift Current. (P...
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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 Seattle Thunderbirds started slowly in Swift Current Sunday. The Broncos outshot Seattle early, cashed in on a power-play and forced goalie Roddy Ross to make tough saves. He was up to the task and the Thunderbirds would […]
4 years ago
Henrik Rybinski scored his 10th of the year but it wouldn't be enough as the Medicine Hat Tigers wo...
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Medicine Hat outscores Thunderbirds in up and down game

The Thunderbirds got into a track meet in Medicine Hat Saturday and came up short.
4 years ago
Payton Mount fires the game-winning goal in overtime of Friday's Thunderbirds win in Lethbridge. (E...
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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.
4 years ago
The Thunderbirds traded Simon Kubicek to Edmonton on Monday (Brian Liesse/T-Birds)...
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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.
4 years ago
Conner Bruggen-Cate fights for the puck with Portland's Kade Nolan during the Thunderbirds loss on ...
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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.
4 years ago
Goalie Roddy Ross was signed by the Thunderbirds one year ago as part of a flurry of moves that cha...
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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.
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Seattle goalie Roddy Ross made 46 saves Saturday but the Thunderbirds could not find enough offense...
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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.
4 years ago
Keltie Jeri-Leon celebrates one of his two goals during the Seattle Thunderbirds 9-5 win over the S...
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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.
4 years ago
The Thunderbirds have the youngest team in the WHL and the rookies have progressed as the second ha...
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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.
4 years ago
Henrik Rybinski scored in overtime to lead the Thunderbirds to an overtime win in Kennewick. (Doug ...
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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.
4 years ago
Thunderbirds rookie Conner Roulette had two goals and the shootout winner Sunday night in Portland....
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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.
4 years ago
After being pushed in the back, Seattle's Henrik Rybinski collides with Spokane goalie Campbell Arn...
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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.
4 years ago
Payton Mount scored twice for the Thunderbirds as they routed the Tri-City Americans at the accesso...
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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.
4 years ago
Roddy Ross played well but the Seattle Thunderbirds came up short against Spokane. (Brian Liesse/Th...
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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.
4 years ago
Thunderbirds goalie Roddy Ross tries to cover a loose puck during Seattle's 3-1 loss Saturday night...
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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.
4 years ago
Seattle's Max Patterson tries to find a loose puck during the Thunderbirds 4-1 win in Victoria Frid...
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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.
4 years ago
Seattle Thunderbirds captain Matthew Wedman was traded to the Kelowna Rockets Thursday. (Brian Lies...
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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.
4 years ago
Seattle rookie Conner Roulette scored his fifth goal of the season but the Thunderbirds would fall ...
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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.
4 years ago
Thunderbirds forward Keltie Jeri-Leon shoots on Everett goalie Dustin Wolf. (Christopher Mast/Silve...
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Dominant third period pushes Thunderbirds past Everett

The Thunderbirds heavily outshot Everett in the third period Saturday and would pick up a big road win.
4 years ago
Seattle's Kai Uchacz scored a goal Wednesday but it wasn't enough as the Thunderbirds came up short...
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Thunderbirds struggle with puck, drop 4-2 decision to Victoria

Seattle could not generate enough offense Wednesday as the Thunderbirds lost to the Victoria Royals.
4 years ago
Blake Lyda makes one of his 35 saves as the Thunderbirds snapped a three-game losing streak. (Brian...
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Thunderbirds sharp in 3-2 win over Blades

The Thunderbirds got a big, bounce-back night from goalie Blake Lyda as they snapped a three-game losing streak.
4 years ago