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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1998-1999 Seattle Thunderbirds Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Ray Fraser (G)	45	1980	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#30	Cody Rudkowsky (G)	47	1978	Willingdon, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#1	Thomas Vicars (G)	44	1981	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Jeffrey Beatch (D)	44	1981	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'5"	201	R
	#5	Jason Beckett (D)	45	1980	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#6	Brennan Evans (D)	44	1982	Camrose, AB, CAN	6'4"	223	L
	#4	Nathan Forster (D)	45	1980	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#38	Chris Manchakowski (D)	45	1980	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	6'2"	212	R
	#2	Craig Olynick (D)	43	1982	Humboldt, SK, CAN	6'1"	198	R
	#8	Jame Pollock (D)	46	1979	Québec, QC, CAN	6'0"	205	R
	#23	Mike Siklenka (D)	46	1979	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	6'4"	243	R
FORWARDS
	#25	Greg Black (C)	43	1982	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#15	Zdenek Blatny (LW)	45	1981	Brno, CZE	6'1"	194	L
	#22	Ben Clymer (RW/D)	47	1978	Minneapolis, MN, USA	6'0"	198	R
	#16	Bret DeCecco (RW)	45	1980	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#18	Torrey DiRoberto (C)	47	1978	Utica, NY, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#27	Shane Endicott (C)	44	1981	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'4"	214	L
	#21	Paul Hurd (LW)	45	1981	Melfort, SK, CAN	6'2"	192	L
	#26	David Kaczowka (LW)	44	1981	Regina, SK, CAN	6'2"	231	L
	#14	Scott Kelman (C)	44	1981	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#12	Keegan McAvoy (RW)	45	1981	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#28	Darren McLachlan (LW)	42	1983	Penticton, BC, CAN	6'2"	216	L
	#11	David Morisset (RW)	44	1981	Langley, BC, CAN	6'1"	192	R
	#9	Justin Ossachuk (F)	45	1980	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#17	Tim Preston (LW)	44	1981	Langley, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#19	Oleg Saprykin (LW)	44	1981	Moskva, RUS	6'2"	207	L
	#32	Garret Stroshein (RW)	45	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'7"	245	R
	#20	Ryan Trsek (LW)	44	1981	Langley, BC, CAN	5'10"	183	L
	#24	David Ullmann (RW)	43	1982	Semiahmoo, BC, CAN	6'2"	194	R

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 16Av Age: 17.77 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 201 lbsCompare with other teams »

1998-1999 Seattle Thunderbirds Staff

Head CoachDon Nachbaur
Asst. CoachRob Sumner
General ManagerRuss Farwell
Asst. General ManagerColin Campbell
Asst. Equipment ManagerBrent Collier
Athletic TrainerCurt Kamp
BroadcasterChris Collins
BroadcasterBruce McDonald
Dir. of Media RelationsChris Collins
Franchise OwnerBill Yuill
ScoutColin Alexander

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Seattle Thunderbirds Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Kent, WA, USA Map
Founded: -

1998-1999 Seattle Thunderbirds Roster Facts

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Experience

Seattle Thunderbirds: 2 352 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
02/14/2026 03:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Tri-City Americans	-	WHL
02/11/2026 03:05 AM UTC	Spokane Chiefs	Seattle Thunderbirds	-	WHL
02/08/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Seattle Thunderbirds	3 - 2 (OT 60:54)	WHL
02/07/2026 03:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Portland Winterhawks	3 - 7	WHL
02/02/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Penticton Vees	4 - 5 (SO)	WHL

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Seattle Thunderbirds History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	WHL	48	18	23	-	-	7	165	191	43	0.9	6	-
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
1996-1997	WHL	72	41	27	4	-	-	311	249	86	1.19	7	Final 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

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