We’re happy to announce that we are launching our new podcast this week. We will be recording episode 1 Wednesday night and it should be released before the weekend. Once this week’s episode is released, it and all future episodes will be available for download here at TBirdTidbits.com and on iTunes. And I say “we” […]
While we mostly focus on the players and the game when discussing the TBirds, we are also fans. And as such, the experience around the game plays a big part in the enjoyment of it. Erin Saunders was a part of the team that put that experience together. For the last couple of seasons, she […]
With an extended playoff run, it feels like the season just ended. And yet, here we are with an Import Draft player picked, TBirds already off to NHL development camps and next seasons schedule already released. It’s starting to feel like there really is no off-season anymore. Let’s take a bit of a closer look […]
When a team wins a banner-worthy title, tradition has it that you raise that banner to the rafters at the home opener of the next season. But is there a valid thought, at least in junior hockey, that the tradition should be broken? (more…)
A quick list of all former TBirds/Breakers that have played in the Stanley Cup final. (*indicates won Stanley Cup) (more…)
With the series win vs Kelowna, the Seattle Thunderbirds are on their way to the WHL final for the second time in team history and the first time since 1997. To get everyone aware of the great hockey being played right now in the Seattle area, we are urging you to wear your TBirds jerseys, […]
While the Seattle Thunderbirds are in the middle of a playoff run, we caught up recently with one of the more visible yet underrated pieces of the success puzzle, the TBirds mascot Cool Bird. In this TBird Tidbits exclusive interview, we talk about his youth, his alternating ability to skate, his past relationships and how […]
From guest contributor Jon Whiting, here are the double hat tricks for one team that have occurred over the last 10 years in the WHL. All players listed scored 3 goals each unless specified. 3/1/16 – Seattle Ryan Gropp, Mathew Barzal 10/18/14 – Vancouver Alec Baer, Jackson Houck 2/23/14 – Spokane Mitch Holmberg, Dominic Zwerger […]
At this time no. The #WHL and Root Sports don’t have a deal this season. Disappointing. — Ian Furness (@IanFurnessSea) January 1, 2016 Update: This post was originally published on December 20th, 2014. As mentioned by Ian Furness on Twitter on December 31, 2015, the agreement between the WHL and Root Sports Northwest has not […]
Packing up my house in advance of a move, I came across some of the Seattle Thunderbirds memorabilia that my wife and I have acquired over the years. A few of those items are shown below. For larger images, click on the thumbnails. (more…)