Preview: Americans vs Thunderbirds - February 14, 2026
Published on February 14, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
Americans vs Thunderbirds
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Kennewick, WA. | Toyota Center
Start Time: 6:05 p.m. PT
Valentine's Day presented by Abadan
LAST GAME: The Tri-City Americans dropped their fourth game in a row with a 4-1 defeat in Seattle last night. The Thunderbirds took a 1-0 lead into the intermission before scoring 17 seconds into the second. Jesse McKinnon cut the deficit to 2-1 before Seattle added another goal to lead 3-1 heading into the third. Antonio Martorana added his second of the game in the third to seal the 4-1 final.
VS SEATTLE: Tonight is the fourth of six meetings between the Americans and Thunderbirds in the 2025-26 season. Tri-City opened the season against the Thunderbirds on September 20, a 6-3 loss on the road. The next meeting came December 14, a 4-3, seven-round shootout win for the Americans. Last night the Americans fell 4-1 on the road. The season series wraps up March 6 and 7 with another home-and-home, starting in Tri-City.
Team Comparison
Tri-City Americans Seattle Thunderbirds
Record: 25-22-3-1 Record: 20-23-4-3
Conference Ranking: 7th Conference Ranking: 10th
Goals for: 151 Goals for: 172
Goals Against: 173 Goals Against: 193
Power Play: 18.6% (29/156) Power Play: 16.1% (31/193)
Penalty Kill: 76.3% (122/160) Penalty Kill: 76.1% (169/222)
Leading Scorers: Leading Scorers
Connor Dale (22-31-53) Cameron Schmidt (38-42-80)
Savin Virk (22-29-51) Antonio Martorana (21-26-47)
Gavin Garland (12-25-37) Noah Kosick (12-32-44)
Around the Concourse:
Section C: Chuck-A-Puck
Section R: Chuck-A-Puck
Gesa Autograph Booth: Valentine's Card Players
Jersey Auction: Cash Koch #11 (White)
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Television: SWX
Western Hockey League Stories from February 14, 2026
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- Warriors Fall to Pats in Valentine's Day Clash - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Game Preview: Vees vs Royals - Penticton Vees
- Oil Kings and Hitmen Finish Home and Home in Calgary - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Game Preview: Game 53 VS Silvertips - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Chiefs Complete Comeback, Defeat Portland 5-4 on Road - Spokane Chiefs
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- Preview: Americans vs Thunderbirds - February 14, 2026 - Tri-City Americans
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