Seattle Thunderbirds
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The Seattle Thunderbirds is an ice hockey team in Seattle, Washington that belongs to the Western Hockey League. They play in KeyArena on the Seattle Center campus. The team's logo depicts a Native American carving of an eagle with the word "Seattle" etched into it.
The team was founded in 1977 as the Seattle Breakers and became the Thunderbirds in 1985. The current coach is Rob Sumner, who replaced Dean Chynoweth in May 2004.
Records and Championships
- Most shutouts in one season (13), tie with league record, Goaltender: Bryan Bridges (2004-05)
- U.S. Division champions (2005)
- U.S. Division champions (2003)
- WHL Western Conference champions (1997)
Notable Alumni
- Jan Hrdina (New Jersey Devils)
- Jamie Lundmark (New York Rangers)
- Patrick Marleau (San Jose Sharks)
- Petr Nedved (Phoenix Coyotes)
- Chris Osgood (St. Louis Blues)
- Mark Parrish (New York Islanders)
- Oleg Saprykin (Phoenix Coyotes)
- Turner Stevenson (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Brendan Witt (Washington Capitals)
External links
- Seattle Thunderbirds official homepage (http://www.seattle-thunderbirds.com/)