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Seattle's Conner Bruggen-Cate is chased by Kelowna's Dillon Hamaliuk Friday night. (Brian Liesse/T-...
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Thunderbirds play better but come up one goal short against Rockets

The Thunderbirds were game Friday night against the Kelowna Rockets but came up short thanks to a third-period goal from a former teammate.
4 years ago
Kamloops star Connor Zary recorded a hat trick as the Blazers routed the Seattle Thunderbirds. (Bri...
Andy Eide

Thunderbirds take one on the chin in blow out loss to Kamloops

Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for the Thunderbirds Wednesday night in Kamloops.
4 years ago
Seattle's Simon Kubicek fights for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights prospect Peyton Krebs during ...
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Winnipeg ICE slides by Thunderbirds 5-2

The Thunderbirds were on the wrong end of two key turning points Tuesday and it cost them a 5-2 decision to the Winnipeg ICE.
4 years ago
Payton Mount (center) celebrates his second period power-play goal during the Thunderbirds 5-4 win ...
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Despite depleted lineup, Thunderbirds beat Portland to snap losing streak

With several players out of the lineup, the Seattle Thunderbirds found a way to snap their four-game losing streak with a shootout win against the Portland Winterhawks.
4 years ago
Seattle defenseman Luke Bateman has had a strong rookie season for the Thunderbirds. (Brian Liesse/...
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T-Birds Notebook: Cold starts, Luke Bateman’s dislike of the power play, and more

The latest news surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds includes a look at their starts to games and rookie defenseman Luke Bateman.
4 years ago
Seattle Thunderbirds forward Matthew Rempe scored his first WHL goal during a 4-2 loss to Everett. ...
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Familiar problems cost Thunderbirds in loss to Everett

Seattle fell behind 3-0 to Everett Saturday night and was not able to crawl back as the Thunderbirds have now lost four straight.
5 years ago
The Seattle Thunderbirds traded Michael Horon to the Prince Albert Raiders. (Brian Liesse/T-Birds)...
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Thunderbirds trade Michael Horon to the Prince Albert Raiders

The Thunderbirds announced a trade following Saturday night's game with Everett. Michael Horon was sent to the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for a 2020 draft pick.
5 years ago
Seattle's Matthew Wedman looks for room during the Thunderbirds  7-4 loss Friday night. (Brian Lies...
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Slow start burns Thunderbirds against the Kamloops Blazers

Seattle started slowly against Kamloops Friday night and it cost them as the Blazers built a lead and would win going away.
5 years ago
Seattle's Andrej Kukuca attempts to screen Tri-City goalie Beck Warm Friday night in Kennewick. (Ju...
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Second period penalties doom Thunderbirds against Tri-City

The Thunderbirds gave the Tri-City Americans six power-play chances in the second period Friday night and it would prove costly as the Americans came away with a 5-2 win.
5 years ago
Seattle's Matthew Wedman and Tyrel Bauer hug goalie Roddy Ross after the Thunderbirds win in Calgar...
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Early goals and a lot of Roddy Ross carry Thunderbirds past Hitmen

Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Matt O’Dette found extra motivation for his club Monday night as they visited the Calgary Hitmen. Prior to the game, he told his team that if they won, they’d earn two days off. But that wasn’t the only bonus he offered. “And some candy, we’re throwing out all the carrots today.” […]
5 years ago
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie  Blake Lyda attempts to look through traffic against the Edmonton Oil K...
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Oil Kings spill Thunderbirds to snap Seattle’s point streak

The Thunderbirds had their two-game win streak and five-game point streak stopped on the road against the WHL leading Edmonton Oil Kings.
5 years ago
Seattle's Simon Kubicek beats Ethan Anders in the shootout to propel the Thunderbirds to a win in R...
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Thunderbirds work extra time in Red Deer to pick up first road win of season

After blowing a late lead the Thunderbirds regrouped to pick up their first win on the road in the shootout against the Red Deer Rebels.
5 years ago
Lucas Ciona is one of ten Thunderbirds who will be playing in front of friends and family this week...
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Thunderbirds to see friendly faces during weekend Alberta swing

The Thunderbirds head to Alberta for three games over the weekend. It will be a homecoming for ten players on the roster.
5 years ago
Seattle Thunderbirds rookie Lucas Ciona scored his first WHL goal in a win over the Prince Albert R...
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Thunderbirds extend point streak with win over Prince Albert

The Thunderbirds held on to hand the defending WHL Champion Prince Albert Raiders their first loss in regulation Tuesday night.
5 years ago
Tyrel Bauer fights for the puck with Tri-City's Edge Lambert Friday night in Kennewick. (Doug Love/...
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Americans edge Thunderbirds in six-round shootout in Kennewick

For the third straight game the Thunderbirds would go into overtime to decide it with the same results as the Tri-City Americans won in a shootout.
5 years ago
Matthew Wedman scored twice Friday night but the Thunderbirds couldn't hold a third-period lead. (B...
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Thunderbirds blow lead, lose in overtime to Wheat Kings

Seattle built a 2-0 lead in the third period Friday night but couldn't hold it as the Brandon Wheat Kings stormed back to win in overtime.
5 years ago
Payton Mount and the Seattle Thunderbirds will look to build off last Saturday's overtime loss in E...
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T-Birds notebook: Composure, momentum and the return of Ty Bauer

The latest news surrounding the Seattle Thunderbirds includes a look at momentum swings, the 20-year-old cut down, and some Birds to play for Team Canada.
5 years ago
Seattle's Matthew Wedman and Everett's Dawson Butt fight for the puck Saturday night.  (Photo by Ch...
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Silvertips edge Thunderbirds in overtime goalie duel

Everett goalie Dustin Wolf and Seattle's Roddy Ross backstopped their teams into overtime without allowing a goal. The Silvertips would score in the extra frame for a 1-0 victory.
5 years ago
Matthew Wedman's goal and assist weren't enough as the Kelwo-na Rockets beat Seattle . (Brian Liess...
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Rockets ride momentum swings past Thunderbirds

Two big momentum swings, one in the second period and another in the third, went Kelowna's way Friday night as the Rockets beat the Thunderbirds.
5 years ago
Seattle Thunderbirds forward Conner Bruggen-Cate will face off against his former team Friday night...
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T-Birds notebook: Leadership, even-strength scoring, reunion and rivalry games

The latest news surrounding the Thunderbirds includes a look at their new captain, even-strength scoring, and a preview of the weekend's games against the Kelowna Rockets and Everett Silvertips.
5 years ago
Seattle rookie Conner Roulette celebrates one of his three goals Saturday night as Seattle snapped ...
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Conner Roulette hat trick busts Royals as Thunderbirds snap losing streak

Seattle snapped its three-game losing streak thanks to the first career hat trick from rookie Conner Roulette and three power-play goals.
5 years ago
New Jersey Devils 2018 first-round pick Ty Smith scored twice as the Spokane Chiefs dropped the Thu...
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Slow start in Spokane leads to Thunderbirds third straight loss

The Chiefs scored three goals in the first eight minutes Friday night in Spokane to hand Seattle its third straight defeat.
5 years ago
Seattle defenseman Owen Williams has been reunited with two former teammates thanks to trades. (Bri...
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Thanks to trades, the Thunderbirds have reunited three friends and former teammates

The world of hockey is small and thanks to some trades, three former teammates have been reunited on the Seattle Thunderbirds.
5 years ago
A five-goal second period sunk the Thunderbirds in Kamloops Wednesday night. (Brian Liesse/T-Birds)...
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Seven unanswered scores sink Thunderbirds in blow out loss at Kamloops

The Kamloops Blazers scored five times in the second period Wednesday on their way to a rout of the Seattle Thunderbirds.
5 years ago