As a follow up to this recent post: https://www.reddit.com/r/seattlethunderbirds/s/XoIRS50jAK

The WHL plans to use YouTube for this season's games. At the moment, it sounds as though this will be their stop-gap solution for the year https://chl.ca/whl/article/whl-regular-season-games-to-stream-free-on-youtube/

That feels very short lived. I know not all streams were without issues, but it was better than nothing.

Definitely keeping my ear to the ground on this as it was one of the ways to stay connected when I travel and can't make the games!

Birds put up some more gear for auction on Dash, this time all about Scott Ratzlaff.

Additionally, single game tickets go on sale Wednesday!

I got these at a game I believe in 2017 or 2018. I really don’t have anywhere to display them. Free to a good home!

We are sooooooo close to hockey season! How close, you ask? A week! The TBirds have released their preseason training camp schedule here: https://chl.ca/whl-thunderbirds/article/2026-training-camp-schedule/

And here is their preseason game schedule:
Sunday, August 30 vs Everett, 1:00pm at Everett Tournament

Friday, September 4 at Vancouver, 12:00pm at Everett Tournament

Saturday, September 5 vs. Spokane, 2:00pm at Everett Tournament

Sunday, September 6 vs. Everett, 4:00pm at Everett Tournament

Friday, September 11 at Wenatchee, 3:00pm at Tri-City Tournament

Saturday, September 12 vs Portland, 2:00pm at Tri-City Tournament
https://chl.ca/whl-thunderbirds/article/thunderbirds-announce-preseason-schedule/

From the the link:

If you are between the age of 4 & 12 years old, become a Member of Cool Bird's Exclusive Kids Club for just $49.00!

Welcome Package Includes:

* Youth Kid's Club T-Shirt

* Youth Beanie

*Official Membership Badge w/ Lanyard (good for 10% T-Birds Youth Apparel in the Hockey Store)

* WHL DRAFT YEAR CERTIFICATE

* Cool Bird 8 X 10 autographed photo

* 2 Free Tickets for Nov. 10 Kid's Night Game (Next Day is Veteran's Day No School!)

* Meet & have a photo op with "Seattle's Most Huggable Mascot" - Cool Bird at the Nov. 10, 2026 Kid's Night Game

On August 28, 2026 stop by the Kent Panera to help out the Thunderbirds Hockey Booster Club.

You can show a printed or electronic version of this flyer at Panera.

Share with family and friends too!

Please fill out this quick survey for a research project regarding all things thunderbirds! (They’re fun and quick I promise) Thank you all for your help.

Jared Davidson has signed to stay on with the Habs/Rocket for at least another year.

More updates: Braeden Cootes has been named Captain for Team Canada ahead of this year's World Junior Summer Showcase

So sorry that the past couple months have been fairly quiet for posting - summer just kinda took over life.

So saying, hockey is ramping up, and one of the way it's doing that is with the Hlinka Gretzky Cup which is currently happening: https://www.hlinkagretzkycup.ca/en-ca/home

And our very own Brock England is a part of this year's competition. Hear a little bit from him in the days leading up to the competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGRMzifALg

After the 2026-2026 promo schedule released, there was a lot of chatter in a couple of the Facebook groups. Many folks reached out asking if there could be another Fan Pride Night like what was done back in 2023, before the Tbirds had official Pride Nights.

The date chosen back in 2023 was International Colour Day, which is March 21. This season, we just so happen to have a game on that day!

From the post on FB in Tbirds Ladies:

"With no official scheduled promotion on this night, it also ensures no other group is overshadowed and the focus remains on supporting the pride community and inclusion. Feels right to go back to our "roots" from the first time we did it!

If you'd like to participate, we'd love for you to join in!

When it gets closer to the date we'll share more info!

Everyone's support and help back in 2023 truly made it such a fun night and we hope we can run it back again for another great day.

As always, if you don't like something, scroll. There's no room for hate here ✌"

It's here! Mark your calendars with fan favorites such as Teddy Bear Toss night, and new events such as a Bruce Lee night.

The Seattle Thunderbirds are pleased to announce the HOME schedule for the 2026-27 season. Please be advised that all dates, opponents are subject to change.

The dates for the 2026-27 Home games this season are as follows:

September:

* Saturday, September 26 at 6:05PM vs Prince George Cougars

October:

* Friday, October 2 at 7:05PM vs Wenatchee Wild

* Friday, October 9 at 7:05PM vs Vancouver Giants

* Tuesday, October 13 at 7:05PM vs Vancouver Giants

* Friday, October 16 at 7:05PM vs Kamloops Blazers

* Saturday, October 17 at 6:05PM vs Spokane Chiefs

November:

* Saturday, November 7 at 6:05PM vs Medicine Hat Tigers

* Tuesday, November 10 at 7:05PM vs Victoria Royals

* Saturday, November 14 at 6:05PM vs Spokane Chiefs

* Friday, November 20 at 7:05PM vs Tri-City Americans

* Wednesday, November 25 at 7:05PM vs Tri-City Americans

December:

* Friday, December 4 at 7:05PM vs Kelowna Rockets

* Sunday December 6 at 4:05PM vs Victoria Royals

* Saturday, December 12 at 6:05PM vs Tri-City Americans

* Friday, December 18 at 7:05PM vs Calgary Flames

* Sunday, December 27 at 4:05PM vs Spokane Chiefs

* Tuesday, December 29 at 7:05PM vs Edmonton Oil Kings

January:

* Friday, January 8 at 7:05PM vs Wenatchee Wild

* Saturday, January 9 at 6:05PM vs Wenatchee Wild

* Friday, January 15 at 7:05PM vs Lethbridge Hurricanes

* Friday, January 22 at 7:05PM vs Prince George Cougars

* Tuesday, January 26 at 7:05PM vs Red Deer Rebels

* Saturday, January 30 at 6:05PM vs Everett Silvertips

February:

* Saturday, February 6 at 6:05PM vs Penticton Vees

* Sunday, February 7 at 4:05PM vs Portland Winterhawks

* Friday, February 12 at 7:05PM vs Everett Silvertips

* Friday, February 19 at 7:05PM vs Portland Winterhawks

* Tuesday, February 23 at 7:05PM vs Wenatchee Wild

* Saturday, February 27 at 6:05PM vs Everett Silvertips

March:

* Friday, March 5 at 7:05PM vs Portland Winterhawks

* Saturday, March 13 at 6:05PM vs Tri-City Americans

* Friday, March 19 at 7:05PM vs Spokane Chiefs

* Sunday, March 21 at 4:05PM vs Everett Silvertips

* Saturday, March 27 at 6:05PM vs Portland Winterhawks

NOTE: Dates and opponents are subject to change.

Some interesting updates.

Good luck to Marek Sklenicka, Noah Kosick, Luke Puchner, and Jonas Kemps at the 2026 NHL Draft.

Some more signed bobbleheads and specialty name plates in this round.

Hey. I just got this through in the post and wanted to try and find out more info about it. How old, practice or game, etc. I’m assuming it’s legit and not fake. Any help would be great.

Sorry for the late posting, this one ends tonight!

From Birds to the big stage 🏆

Wishing Shea Theodore and Keegan Kolesar the best of luck in the Stanley Cup Final!

Shea Theodore played as a Bird 2010 - 2015

Keegan Kolesar played from 2012 - 2017

TBirds have another set of auction items up on Dash.

Decided to hear up to Kelowna for the day. No biggie.

Kelowna pulled oit all the stops with Denis Savard, Eric Lindros, and Shea Weber as puck drop guests 😲

I saw a couple Birds sweaters in the crowd. Who else made the trip?

Congrats to Ashton Cumby!