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June 13, 2018 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds have announced their 2018 preseason schedule.
Prior to the commencement of the 2018-19 regular season, the Thunderbirds will play seven exhibition games.
The T-Birds start the preseason at the Delta Hotels Preseason Classic in Everett. They will play their first game at the Classic against the Vancouver Giants on Friday, August 31, at 11:30am. Classic play will continue the following day as the T-Birds face the Everett Silvertips Saturday, September 1 at 7pm. The Classic ends for the T-B... Full Story
June 7, 2018 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds today announced the team has named Steven Goertzen Director of Player Development.
"We are excited to be bringing Steven on board as our Director of Player Development," said Vice President of Hockey Operations, Russ Farwell. "He worked with our prospects at this year's Spring Camp and has done a great job in our on-ice sessions at previous Spring Camps. He has been involved in both power skating and skills development the last 10 years and he is a great addition to our staff."
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June 6, 2018 - KENT - Seattle Thunderbirds owners Dan and Lindsey Leckelt today announced Bil La Forge has been named the new General Manager of the T-Birds.
"We highly value the leadership team of the Seattle Thunderbirds, and the addition of Bil La Forge as General Manager is a key part of our goal to build the best hockey development program in the world," said Dan Leckelt. "Bil has a gift for identifying hockey talent, and he believes in the same values of hard work and commitment that have made the Thunderbirds franchise a success ... Full Story
May 3, 2018 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds selected center Kai Uchacz in the first round, 10th overall at the 2018 Bantam Draft Thursday morning in Red Deer, Alberta.
Uchacz, from De Winton, Alberta, played for the Okotoks Oilers Bantam AAA team last season and had 25 goals and 17 assists for 42 points in 33 games. He played for Team South at the 2018 Alberta Cup and had eight goals and four assists for 12 points in five games.
"Kai is a big strong center that can put up points. He is a really hard to play against power forward. ... Full Story
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T-Birds Announce 2018 Preseason Schedule
June 13, 2018 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds have announced their 2018 preseason schedule.
Prior to the commencement of the 2018-19 regular season, the Thunderbirds will play seven exhibition games.
The T-Birds start the preseason at the Delta Hotels Preseason Classic in Everett. They will play their first game at the Classic against the Vancouver Giants on Friday, August 31, at 11:30am. Classic play will continue the following day as the T-Birds face the Everett Silvertips Saturday, September 1 at 7pm. The Classic ends for the T-B... Full StoryMore Seattle Thunderbirds stories below
T-Birds Name Steven Goertzen Director of Player Development
June 7, 2018 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds today announced the team has named Steven Goertzen Director of Player Development.
"We are excited to be bringing Steven on board as our Director of Player Development," said Vice President of Hockey Operations, Russ Farwell. "He worked with our prospects at this year's Spring Camp and has done a great job in our on-ice sessions at previous Spring Camps. He has been involved in both power skating and skills development the last 10 years and he is a great addition to our staff."
"Steven ... Full StoryT-Birds Name Bil La Forge General Manager
June 6, 2018 - KENT - Seattle Thunderbirds owners Dan and Lindsey Leckelt today announced Bil La Forge has been named the new General Manager of the T-Birds.
"We highly value the leadership team of the Seattle Thunderbirds, and the addition of Bil La Forge as General Manager is a key part of our goal to build the best hockey development program in the world," said Dan Leckelt. "Bil has a gift for identifying hockey talent, and he believes in the same values of hard work and commitment that have made the Thunderbirds franchise a success ... Full StoryT-Birds Select Kai Uchacz in First Round of Bantam Draft
May 3, 2018 - KENT - The Seattle Thunderbirds selected center Kai Uchacz in the first round, 10th overall at the 2018 Bantam Draft Thursday morning in Red Deer, Alberta.
Uchacz, from De Winton, Alberta, played for the Okotoks Oilers Bantam AAA team last season and had 25 goals and 17 assists for 42 points in 33 games. He played for Team South at the 2018 Alberta Cup and had eight goals and four assists for 12 points in five games.
"Kai is a big strong center that can put up points. He is a really hard to play against power forward. ... Full StorySeattle Thunderbirds News
- T-Birds Announce 2018 Preseason Schedule - June 13, 2018
- T-Birds Name Steven Goertzen Director of Player Development - June 7, 2018
- T-Birds Name Bil La Forge General Manager - June 6, 2018
- T-Birds Select Kai Uchacz in First Round of Bantam Draft - May 3, 2018
- Austin Strand Joins Ontario Reign - April 6, 2018
- Turner Ottenbreit Joins San Antonio Rampage - April 4, 2018
- Thank You, T-Birds Fans - April 2, 2018
- T-Birds Season Ends in Game 5 Loss to Everett - April 1, 2018
- Silvertips Take Down T-Birds in Game 4 - March 31, 2018
- Ian Furness & Dave "Softy" Mahler to Broadcast from Accesso ShoWare Center Friday - March 28, 2018
- Tips Defeat T-Birds in Game 3 - March 27, 2018
- Zack Attack in Overtime Wins Game 2 - March 25, 2018
- Silvertips Take Game 1 - March 24, 2018
- Silent Cowbells Is the Cure for Your Playoff Fever - March 21, 2018
- Americans Defeat T-Birds in Last Regular Season Game - March 18, 2018
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| Sat., Mar 31 | L | Seattle 0 at Everett 4 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Fri., Mar 30 | L | Everett 7 at Seattle 3 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Tue., Mar 27 | L | Everett 3 at Seattle 1 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Mar 24 | W | Seattle 5 at Everett 4 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final (OT) |
| Fri., Mar 23 | W | Seattle 2 at Everett 1 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Mar 18 | L | Seattle 2 at Tri-City 5 | Final |
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Seattle Thunderbirds Headlines
- Seattle hires NHL coach to help bring hockey franchise to Seattle - WHL Seattle Post-Intelligencer (June 18)
- Thunderbirds announce seven-game preseason slate - WHL Kent Reporter (June 14)
- T-Birds name Goertzen director of player development - WHL Kent Reporter (June 8)
- New Seattle Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge credits tough-as-nails hockey coach dad for his work habits - WHL Seattle Times (June 7)
- Thunderbirds name La Forge general manager - WHL Kent Reporter (June 6)
- Silvertips player personnel director takes over as Thunderbirds GM - WHL Everett Herald (June 6)
- Silvertips happy to play a role in the developing anticipation of the NHL coming to Seattle - WHL Seattle Times (May 8)
- Thunderbirds pick center from Alberta in first round of Bantam Draft - WHL Kent Reporter (May 4)
- Thunderbirds Austin strand joins AHLs Ontario Reign - WHL Kent Reporter (April 7)
- Barzal continues to excel in NHL - WHL Kent Reporter (April 6)
- Thunderbirds Ottenbreit joins AHLs San Antonio Rampage - WHL Kent Reporter (April 4)
- Thunderbirds season ends in Game 5 loss to Silvertips - WHL Kent Reporter (April 1)
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