Scott Ratzlaff: Winning Games from the Bench
Scott Ratzlaff has had a strong rookie campaign with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Though he hasn't seen a game in the 2022 WHL Playoffs, he's helped his team win.
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Seattle Thunderbirds Claim Game One in the WHL Championship Series
*This was originally posted June 3, 2022* Ahead of Friday night’s game one of the WHL championship, Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Kevin Korchinski commented that he and his teammates just had to play their game. That was his key to finding…
Seattle Thunderbirds, Ready for the WHL Championship Series
The Seattle Thunderbirds are in Edmonton for the start of the 2022 WHL Championship series against the Oil Kings.
Seattle Thunderbirds Take Game Seven, Advance to WHL Championship
*This was originally posted May 31, 2022* …and there we have it. Seven games in the Western Conference Championship series and we finally have a winner. First Period Both the Kamloops Blazers and the Seattle Thunderbirds came out looking strong,…
Seattle Thunderbirds Stay Alive with Game Six Victory Over Kamloops Blazers
*This was originally posted May 29, 2022* The Kamloops Blazers came out strong on Sunday night, outshooting the Seattle Thunderbirds 9-1 early in the first period. However, the Thunderbirds would find their stride and get a few good looks before…
Kamloops Blazers Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Seattle Thunderbirds
*This was originally posted May 28, 2022* The Kamloops Blazers have put themself in a position to advance to the WHL Championship Series, they just need to pick up one more win over the Seattle Thunderbirds. However, the next game…
Catch Up on the WHL’s Western Conference Championship Series
*This was originally posted May 27, 2022* We are through the first four games of the WHL’s Western Conference Championship series and it’s now a best of three. Wednesday night saw the Seattle Thunderbirds tie the series with an overtime…
Seattle Thunderbirds Force Game Seven Against the Portland Winterhawks
(Photo: Brian Liesse/Seattle Thunderbirds) *This was originally posted May 17, 2022* It’s been said from the start of this round: this was going to be the series to watch and both the Portland Winterhawks and Seattle Thunderbirds have proven everyone…
Seattle Thunderbirds Bring Series Home for Game Six
(Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted May 15, 2022* Well, we knew it was going to be a longer series, and here we are. The Portland Winterhawks hold a 3-2 series lead over the Seattle Thunderbirds heading into…
Portland Winterhawks Head Home With an Opportunity to End Series
(Photo: CRAW Media/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted May 14, 2022* Following Wednesday night’s game three loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds, Portland Winterhawks vice president/head coach/general manager Mike Johnston had this to say about what he and his team needed…