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The Seattle Thunderbirds are a junior hockey team. Based in Seattle, Washington, they are a member of the Western Hockey League.

T-Birds Catch Point in Kennewick

December 15, 2025 - KENNEWICK, Wash. - Matthew Hilderman and Grayson Tash each scored their first WHL goals but the Seattle Thunderbirds lost, 4-3 in a shootout, to the Tri-City Americans Sunday at the Toyota Center. Seattle did earn their first point in the standings since November but lost for the seventh time in a row. The T-Birds play next at home Tuesday when they host the Wenatchee Wild at 7:05 p.m. "One point earned on the road is nice," said head coach Matt O'Dette. "But we had a 3-1 lead and we fell into some game management issues.... Full Story

T-Birds Suffer Setback Versus Vees

December 13, 2025 - KENT, Wash. - Matej Pekar scored the lone goal as the Seattle Thunderbirds lost, 5-1, to the Penticton Vees Friday at the accesso ShoWare Center. For Seattle it was their sixth straight setback. The Thunderbirds are off Saturday but take to the road Sunday, traveling to Kennewick to play the Tri-City Americans at the Toyota Center. The T-Birds next home game is Tuesday when they host the Wenatchee Wild at 7:05 p.m. It's definitely a funk," commented head coach Matt O'Dette of the losing streak. "It's frustrating. I though... Full Story

T-Birds Scuttled by Spokane

December 8, 2025 - KENT, Wash. - Braeden Cootes scored the lone goal as the Seattle Thunderbirds dropped their fifth straight game, losing 4-1 to the Spokane Chiefs Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. The T-Birds next action is Friday when they host the Penticton Vees. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Spokane scored at 6:33 of the first period to grab a lead they would never relinquish as Seattle (11-13-2-0) could muster only five shots on goal over the first twenty minutes. "We didn't get out of the gate the right way," said head coach Matt O'D... Full Story

T-Birds Falter in Portland

December 7, 2025 - PORTLAND, Ore. -For the second straight night the Seattle Thunderbirds surrendered the games final four goals and lost, this time to the Portland Winterhawks, 4-3, Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The loss was the T-Birds fourth in a row. The Thunderbirds complete their three game weekend back home at the accesso ShoWare Center Sunday versus the Spokane Chiefs. Game time is 5:05 p.m. The night started ominously enough for Seattle (11-12-2-0) when defenseman Radim Mrtka was a late scratch due to illness. "I thou... Full Story

• T-Birds Catch Point in Kennewick - December 15, 2025
  
• T-Birds Suffer Setback Versus Vees - December 13, 2025
  
• T-Birds Scuttled by Spokane - December 8, 2025
  
• T-Birds Falter in Portland - December 7, 2025
  
• T-Birds Clipped by Kelowna - December 6, 2025
  
• T-Birds Add Draft Picks - December 3, 2025
  
• T-Birds Drop Second Game in Victoria - December 1, 2025
  
• T-Birds Sunk by the Royals - November 29, 2025
  
• T-Birds Buck the Broncos - November 27, 2025
  
• T-Birds Rally Past Regina - November 22, 2025
  
• T-Birds Vanquish Victoria - November 21, 2025
  
• Seattle Thunderbirds announce multi-year heritage partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians - November 20, 2025
  
• Battle of the Sound Returns January 31, 2026 - November 17, 2025
  
• T-Birds Fall to Prince Albert in OT - November 15, 2025
  
• T-Birds Get Win over Wild - November 12, 2025
  
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Seattle Thunderbirds center Braeden Cootes (Brian Liesse)
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League: Western Hockey League
Home: Seattle, Washington
Website: Seattle Thunderbirds site
Schedule: Full Seattle Thunderbirds Schedule Statistics: Full Seattle Thunderbirds Statistics

Tue., Dec 16		Wenatchee at Seattle	10:05 p.m.
Sun., Dec 14	L	Seattle 3 at Tri-City 4	Final (SO)
Fri., Dec 12	L	Penticton 5 at Seattle 1	Final
Sun., Dec 7	L	Spokane 4 at Seattle 1	Final
Sat., Dec 6	L	Seattle 3 at Portland 4	Final
Fri., Dec 5	L	Kelowna 5 at Seattle 3	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Seattle Thunderbirds:

• Everett AquaSox (NWL) - Everett, Washington
  
• Everett Silvertips (WHL) - Everett, Washington
  
• Seattle Reign FC (NWSL) - Seattle, Washington
  
• Seattle Seawolves (MLR) - Seattle, Washington
  
• Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) - Seattle, Washington
  
• Seattle Storm (WNBA) - Seattle, Washington
  
• Seattle Torrent (PWHL) - Seattle, Washington
  
• Tacoma Defiance (MLS NEXT Pro) - Tacoma, Washington
  
• Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) - Tacoma, Washington
  
• Tacoma Stars (MASL) - Tacoma, Washington
  
• Washington Wolfpack (AF1) - Everett, Washington
  

• Evers has 2 goals, Penticton Vees cruise past Seattle Thunderbirds - WHL Penticton Western News (December 13)
  
• Mathis Preston scores, Linus Vieillard makes 28 saves; Spokane Chiefs send Seattle to fifth straight loss 4-1 - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review (December 8)
  
• Winterhawks rally to beat Seattle 4-3 - WHL Portland Oregonian (December 7)
  
• Rockets storm back to beat Thunderbirds 53 in Seattle - WHL Kelowna Daily Courier (December 7)
  
• Rockets embark on lengthy trip - WHL Kelowna Daily Courier (December 6)
  
• Broncos come up short in high-scoring loss to Seattle - WHL Swift Current Online (November 27)
  
• Broncos drop opening game of U.S. road trip - WHL Southwest Booster (November 27)
  
• Kent-based T-Birds, Puyallup Tribe agree to partnership - WHL Kent Reporter (November 26)
  
• Dube bouncer sinks T-Birds in overtime - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (November 15)
  
• Wedman nets 1st WHL goal, but Seattle continues hot home start Tuesday in 4-1 win; Wild acquire Caffey from Everett - WHL Wenatchee World (November 13)
  
• VIDEO: A too-late comeback for Vancouver Giants - WHL Abbotsford News (November 9)
  
• Toninato, Stevenson score 1st career WHL goals as Penticton beats Seattle, 4-2 - WHL Penticton Western News (November 8)
  
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