What league does Seattle Thunderbirds play in?

Seattle Thunderbirds play in the WHL.

Where is Seattle Thunderbirds based?

Seattle Thunderbirds is based in Kent, WA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Seattle Thunderbirds?

The head coach of Seattle Thunderbirds is Don Nachbaur.

What arena does Seattle Thunderbirds play in?

Seattle Thunderbirds play their home games at ShoWare Center in Kent, WA, USA.

Who is the general manager of Seattle Thunderbirds?

The general manager of Seattle Thunderbirds is Russ Farwell.

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1996-1997 Seattle Thunderbirds Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Jeff Blair (G)	48	1978	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#30	Cody Rudkowsky (G)	48	1978	Willingdon, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#32	Shane Belter (D)	48	1977	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#6	Rick Berry (D)	47	1978	Birtle, MB, CAN	6'2"	214	L
	#4	Nathan Forster (D)	46	1980	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#22	Greg Kuznik (D)	48	1978	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#3	Rod Leroux (D)	47	1979	Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#27	Reynold Monias (D)	-		MB, CAN	-	-	-
	#23	Randy Perry (D)	50	1976	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	203	L
	#8	Jame Pollock (D)	47	1979	Québec, QC, CAN	6'0"	205	R
	#24	Shawn Skolney (D)	47	1979	Humboldt, SK, CAN	6'2"	185	L
	#5	Brad Swanson (D)	49	1977	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#19	Nick Szadkowski (D)	46	1980	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	R
FORWARDS
	#21	Brian Ballman (LW)	46	1980	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	198	L
	#31	Kris Cantu (LW)	50	1976	Warren, MI, USA	6'0"	176	L
	#14	Martin Cerven (C)	49	1977	Trencin, SVK	6'4"	198	L
	#16	Bret DeCecco (RW)	46	1980	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#18	Torrey DiRoberto (C)	48	1978	Utica, NY, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#7	Paul Ferone (LW)	50	1976	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#20	Scott Kelman (C)	45	1981	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#13	Jouni Kuokkanen (F)	48	1978	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	L
	#20	Chris Locker (C)	48	1977	Rochester, NY, USA	5'10"	194	L
	#12	Patrick Marleau (LW)	46	1979	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'2"	218	L
	#17	Tony Mohagen (LW)	48	1978	Regina, SK, CAN	6'4"	220	L
	#19	Richard Peacock (RW)	48	1978	Salmon Arm, BC, CAN	5'10"	216	-
	#15	Jeremy Reich (LW)	47	1979	Craik, SK, CAN	6'1"	196	L
	#19	Lee Svangstu (RW)	50	1976	Crosby, ND, USA	6'5"	240	L
	#25	David Taylor (LW)	48	1978	Stony Plain, AB, CAN	6'0"	196	L
	#11	Chris Thompson (RW)	48	1978	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#9	Tyler Willis (RW)	49	1977	Princeton, BC, CAN	5'9"	172	R

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1996-1997 Seattle Thunderbirds Staff

Head CoachDon Nachbaur
Asst. CoachRob Sumner
General ManagerRuss Farwell
Asst. General ManagerColin Campbell
Asst. Equipment ManagerBrent Collier
Athletic TrainerCurt Kamp
Franchise OwnerBill Yuill
ScoutDarryl Plandowski

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Plays in: Western Hockey League
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Town: Kent, WA, USA Map
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Experience

Seattle Thunderbirds: 2 138 GP

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Arena Information

Arena Name: ShoWare Center
Location: Kent, WA, USA
Capacity: 6 500
Construction Year: 2009

Seattle Thunderbirds Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/04/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Penticton Vees	Seattle Thunderbirds	6 - 3	WHL
04/02/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Penticton Vees	4 - 3	WHL
04/01/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Penticton Vees	3 - 4	WHL
03/29/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Penticton Vees	Seattle Thunderbirds	4 - 1	WHL
03/28/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Penticton Vees	Seattle Thunderbirds	3 - 2 (OT 66:48)	WHL

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Seattle Thunderbirds History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	31	27	-	-	10	223	241	72	1.06	3	Conference QF loss
2024-2025	WHL	68	30	33	-	-	5	212	257	65	0.96	5	First round loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	27	38	-	-	3	191	260	57	0.84	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	WHL	68	54	11	-	-	3	300	155	111	1.63	1	Champion
2021-2022	WHL	68	44	18	-	-	6	271	179	94	1.38	3	Final loss
2020-2021	WHL	23	10	12	-	-	1	67	82	21	0.91	3	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	24	32	-	-	7	175	240	55	0.87	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	31	29	-	-	8	231	245	70	1.03	5	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	34	28	-	-	10	250	258	78	1.08	5	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	46	20	-	-	6	253	206	98	1.36	2	Champion
2015-2016	WHL	72	45	23	-	-	4	228	186	94	1.31	1	Final loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	38	25	-	-	9	218	201	85	1.18	3	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	41	25	-	-	6	238	249	88	1.22	2	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	24	38	-	-	10	210	286	58	0.81	4	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	25	45	-	-	2	173	292	52	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	WHL	72	27	35	5	-	5	195	264	64	0.89	5	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	WHL	72	19	41	-	-	12	172	255	50	0.69	19	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	WHL	72	35	32	-	-	5	222	234	75	1.04	12	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	42	23	-	-	7	241	179	91	1.26	9	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	37	21	-	-	14	209	186	88	1.22	7	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	WHL	72	35	31	-	-	6	186	211	76	1.06	11	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	43	24	2	-	3	204	144	91	1.26	6	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	24	31	8	-	9	192	198	65	0.9	18	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	WHL	72	44	22	3	-	3	280	224	94	1.31	4	Conference Final loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	21	40	6	-	5	235	313	53	0.74	18	Conference SF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	30	33	8	-	1	262	299	69	0.96	13	Conference SF loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	34	26	8	-	4	250	221	80	1.11	6	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	37	24	11	-	-	279	236	85	1.18	5	Conference SF loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	31	35	6	-	-	286	278	68	0.94	11	Conference QF loss

Seattle Thunderbirds Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2022-2023	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	0	0	13	7	4	1.33	2	Final loss
2016-2017	Memorial Cup	3	0	3	-	-	-	3	18	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
1991-1992	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	9	10	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss

Seattle Thunderbirds Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Marcel Noebels (F)	2026-2027	Kölner Haie	Champions HL	2	4	2	6	0
2.	Brock England (F)	2026-2027	Canada U18	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	4	1	5	2
3.	Matěj Pekař (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta U21	Swiss U21-Elit	4	2	3	5	6
4.	Gustav Olhaver (F)	2026-2027	Rungsted Seier Capital	Metal Ligaen	2	2	2	4	0
5.	Lukas Svejkovsky (F)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo	Liiga	2	2	1	3	2
6.	Radim Mrtka (D)	2026-2027	Czechia U20 (all)	International-Jr	3	1	2	3	6
7.	Turner Ottenbreit (D)	2026-2027	Shanghai Dragons	KHL	2	1	1	2	0
8.	Alexander True (F)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	1	0	2	2	0
9.	Matěj Pekař (F)	2026-2027	Czechia U20 (all)	International-Jr	3	0	2	2	4
10.	Andrej Kukuca (F)	2026-2027	HPK	Liiga	3	1	0	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'3"	198 lbs	18.14
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	18.59
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	187 lbs	18.58
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.54
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.78

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Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573
2.	Victor Gervais (F)	277	161	237	398
3.	Bret DeCecco (F)	260	144	148	292
4.	Craig Endean (F)	223	131	156	287
5.	Lindsay Vallis (F)	268	127	158	285

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573
2.	Victor Gervais (F)	277	161	237	398
3.	Bret DeCecco (F)	260	144	148	292
4.	Craig Endean (F)	223	131	156	287
5.	Lindsay Vallis (F)	268	127	158	285

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573
2.	Victor Gervais (F)	277	161	237	398
3.	Mathew Barzal (F)	202	63	215	278
4.	Craig Channell (D)	212	21	166	187
5.	Lindsay Vallis (F)	268	127	158	285

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Phil Stanger (D)	192	30	93	929
2.	Zack Fitzgerald (D)	248	22	76	853
3.	Turner Stevenson (F)	246	100	203	846
4.	Jamie Huscroft (D)	201	10	68	828
5.	Rob Dumas (D)	315	34	126	788

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	399	262	311	573
2.	Lucas Lockhart (F)	345	75	90	165
3.	Jared Hauf (D)	343	11	47	58
4.	Tyler Metcalfe (F)	333	93	156	249
5.	Scott Jackson (D)	326	23	96	119

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Petr Nedvěd (F)	71	65	145	2.04
2.	Ryan Walter (F)	62	54	125	2.02
3.	Jeremy Yablonski (F)	1	2	2	2.00
4.	Rod Schluter (F)	1	1	2	2.00
5.	Ted Harrison (F)	1	0	2	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	1989-1990	67	76	163
2.	Victor Gervais (F)	1989-1990	69	64	160
3.	Errol Rausse (F)	1977-1978	72	62	154
4.	Petr Nedvěd (F)	1989-1990	71	65	145
5.	Craig Endean (F)	1985-1986	70	58	128

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Glenn Goodall (F)	1989-1990	67	76	163
2.	Petr Nedvěd (F)	1989-1990	71	65	145
3.	Errol Rausse (F)	1978-1979	71	65	112
4.	Victor Gervais (F)	1989-1990	69	64	160
5.	Glenn Goodall (F)	1986-1987	68	63	112

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Victor Gervais (F)	1989-1990	69	96	160
2.	Errol Rausse (F)	1977-1978	72	92	154
3.	Glenn Goodall (F)	1989-1990	67	87	163
4.	Petr Nedvěd (F)	1989-1990	71	80	145
5.	Craig Channell (D)	1981-1982	71	79	88

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Mitch Wilson (F)	1981-1982	60	35	436
2.	Jamie Huscroft (D)	1985-1986	66	26	394
3.	Phil Stanger (D)	1981-1982	61	41	349
4.	Brett Duncan (D)	1992-1993	64	12	343
5.	Chris Thompson (F)	1997-1998	70	48	339

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#7	Wyatt Jolleys (F)	02/07/2011	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	148 lbs
1	#11	Jax Bubnick (D)	03/31/2011	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	185 lbs
2	#34	Jett Evans (F)	11/30/2011	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
3	#47	Jace Magner (F)	12/28/2011	-	-	-
4	#89	Braedan Gilbertson (D)	03/06/2011	-	6'0"	163 lbs
5	#106	Easton LaBarbera (G)	05/03/2011	-	5'11"	170 lbs
7	#142	Easton Holte (F)	01/26/2011	Wainwright, AB, CAN	6'2"	170 lbs
8	#167	Malone Mann (D)	01/21/2011	-	6'6"	227 lbs
9	#195	Beckam Brodeur (D)	08/29/2011	-	-	-
9	#201	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#218	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#241	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#264	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#287	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#21	Brook Haile (D)	09/06/2010	-	5'11"	172 lbs
2	#45	Kane Nicholas (F)	01/23/2010	Campbell River, BC, CAN	5'9"	146 lbs
3	#48	Dylan Sherban (F)	02/18/2010	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	176 lbs
4	#85	Carter MacKenzie (D)	03/08/2010	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'7"	225 lbs
4	#92	Jackson Beggs (D)	02/22/2010	Duncan, BC, CAN	5'10"	150 lbs
5	#100	Brady Luttmerding (F)	06/18/2010	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	143 lbs
5	#105	Chase Leonard (D)	12/21/2010	-	-	-
5	#114	Kelvin Gamlin (G)	05/13/2010	-	-	-
6	#119	Ebenezer Shaganya (F)	05/04/2010	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	174 lbs
6	#123	Jack Parsons (D)	03/28/2010	High River, AB, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
2024
1	#11	Brock England (F)	08/22/2009	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
2	#23	Matthew Hilderman (F)	06/05/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	5'9"	168 lbs
3	#64	Grayson Tash (D)	04/12/2009	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
4	#79	Marcus Laraque (F)	03/30/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	216 lbs
5	#100	Seamus Dillon (F)	01/29/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	6'0"	159 lbs
7	#137	Rylan Maughan (D)	02/26/2009	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'1"	187 lbs
7	#151	Kai Richards (F)	08/02/2009	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'11"	146 lbs
8	#159	Brock MacDougall (F)	04/27/2009	Estevan, SK, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
10	#203	Theo McBride (G)	02/22/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	174 lbs
11	#225	Ryder Forster (D)	04/12/2009	Sedgewick, AB, CAN	6'1"	172 lbs
12	#247	Aiden Harman (D)	02/20/2009	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	5'9"	165 lbs
13	#269	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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Jeff Obermeyer's book, "Emerald Ice" provided a lot of the historical Seattle Breakers and Thunderbirds information.