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1987-1988 Seattle Thunderbirds Roster
1987-1988 Seattle Thunderbirds Staff
- Head CoachJim Dobson
- GM/Head CoachSheldon Ferguson
- Athletic TrainerPat McCormick
- Dir. of Public RelationsBob Kaser
- Franchise OwnerEarl Hale
1987-1988 Seattle Thunderbirds Demographics
Nationality
Seattle Thunderbirds Facts
- Plays in
- Western Hockey League
- Team Colors
- -
- Town
- Kent, WA, USAMap
- Founded
- -
1987-1988 Seattle Thunderbirds Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 35 players
- 1 player
- Experience
- Seattle Thunderbirds: 2 672 GP
- NHL: 24 GP
- AHL: 13 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- ShoWare Center
- Location
- Kent, WA, USA
- Capacity
- 6 500
- Construction Year
- 2009
Seattle Thunderbirds Games
date | home | visiting | score | league |
---|---|---|---|---|
19/01/2025 02:05 UTC | Seattle Thunderbirds | Kelowna Rockets | - | WHL |
18/01/2025 03:05 UTC | Kelowna Rockets | Seattle Thunderbirds | - | WHL |
12/01/2025 02:05 UTC | Seattle Thunderbirds | Everett Silvertips | 5 - 4 (SO) | WHL |
11/01/2025 03:05 UTC | Tri-City Americans | Seattle Thunderbirds | 6 - 5 | WHL |
08/01/2025 03:05 UTC | Seattle Thunderbirds | Victoria Royals | 1 - 4 | WHL |
Latest Transactions
Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/01/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Red Deer Rebels | ||
09/01/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Moose Jaw Warriors | ||
09/01/2025 | confirmed | joining | Moose Jaw Warriors | ||
06/01/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Saskatoon Blades | ||
05/01/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Prince Albert Raiders | ||
04/01/2025 | confirmed | joining | Calgary Hitmen | ||
04/01/2025 | confirmed | joining | Calgary Hitmen | ||
04/01/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Calgary Hitmen |
Seattle Thunderbirds History and Standings
season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | WHL | 41 | 13 | 25 | - | - | 3 | 117 | 175 | 29 | 0.71 | 6 | - |
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 |
1995-1996 | WHL | 72 | 29 | 36 | 7 | - | - | 255 | 281 | 65 | 0.9 | 10 | 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. | Gracyn Sawchyn (F) | 2024-2025 | Edmonton Oil Kings | WHL | 37 | 22 | 35 | 57 | 56 |
2. | Bryce Pickford (D) | 2024-2025 | Medicine Hat Tigers | WHL | 36 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 56 |
3. | Brayden Dube (F) | 2024-2025 | Prince Albert Raiders | WHL | 39 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 18 |
4. | Shea Theodore (D) | 2024-2025 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 43 | 4 | 32 | 36 | 14 |
5. | Matthew Wedman (F) | 2024-2025 | HC Banska Bystrica | Extraliga | 37 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 75 |
6. | Bud Holloway (F) | 2024-2025 | Moosomin Rangers | BSHL | 11 | 16 | 18 | 34 | 17 |
7. | Dylan Guenther (F) | 2024-2025 | Utah Hockey Club | NHL | 40 | 16 | 18 | 34 | 18 |
8. | Connor Sanvido (F) | 2024-2025 | Sterzing/Vipiteno | Alps Hockey League | 29 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 23 |
9. | Braeden Wynne (D) | 2024-2025 | Port Coquitlam Trailblazers | PJHL | 26 | 6 | 28 | 34 | 12 |
10. | Tij Iginla (F) | 2024-2025 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 21 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 13 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
Season | Roster | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | View Roster | 184.52 cm | 84.12 kg | 17.52 |
2023-2024 | View Roster | 184.75 cm | 84.00 kg | 17.79 |
2022-2023 | View Roster | 184.03 cm | 84.03 kg | 18.09 |
2021-2022 | View Roster | 185.48 cm | 86.41 kg | 17.86 |
2020-2021 | View Roster | 185.91 cm | 87.48 kg | 17.39 |
Regular Season
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. | Brock England (F) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 67 | 76 | 87 | 163 | 2.43 | 83 |
2. | Victor Gervais (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 69 | 64 | 96 | 160 | 2.32 | 180 |
3. | Errol Rausse (F) | 1977-1978 | WCHL | 72 | 62 | 92 | 154 | 2.14 | 60 |
4. | Petr Nedvěd (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 71 | 65 | 80 | 145 | 2.04 | 80 |
5. | Craig Endean (F) | 1985-1986 | WHL | 70 | 58 | 70 | 128 | 1.83 | 34 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 67 | 76 | 87 | 163 | 2.43 | 83 |
2. | Petr Nedvěd (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 71 | 65 | 80 | 145 | 2.04 | 80 |
3. | Errol Rausse (F) | 1978-1979 | WHL | 71 | 65 | 47 | 112 | 1.58 | 17 |
4. | Victor Gervais (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 69 | 64 | 96 | 160 | 2.32 | 180 |
5. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 1986-1987 | WHL | 68 | 63 | 49 | 112 | 1.65 | 64 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Victor Gervais (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 69 | 64 | 96 | 160 | 2.32 | 180 |
2. | Errol Rausse (F) | 1977-1978 | WCHL | 72 | 62 | 92 | 154 | 2.14 | 60 |
3. | Glenn Goodall (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 67 | 76 | 87 | 163 | 2.43 | 83 |
4. | Petr Nedvěd (F) | 1989-1990 | WHL | 71 | 65 | 80 | 145 | 2.04 | 80 |
5. | Craig Channell (D) | 1981-1982 | WHL | 71 | 9 | 79 | 88 | 1.24 | 244 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Mitch Wilson (F) | 1981-1982 | WHL | 60 | 18 | 35 | 0.58 | 436 |
2. | Jamie Huscroft (D) | 1985-1986 | WHL | 66 | 6 | 26 | 0.39 | 394 |
3. | Phil Stanger (D) | 1981-1982 | WHL | 61 | 13 | 41 | 0.67 | 349 |
4. | Brett Duncan (D) | 1992-1993 | WHL | 64 | 0 | 12 | 0.19 | 343 |
5. | Chris Thompson (F) | 1997-1998 | WHL | 70 | 16 | 48 | 0.69 | 339 |
Nationalities Throughout History
Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections
rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | ||||||
1 | #11 | Brock England (F) | 22/08/2009 | Red Deer, AB, CAN | 180 cm | 73 kg |
2 | #23 | Matthew Hilderman (F) | 05/06/2009 | Cochrane, AB, CAN | 175 cm | 76 kg |
3 | #64 | Grayson Tash (D) | 12/04/2009 | North Vancouver, BC, CAN | 173 cm | 59 kg |
4 | #79 | Marcus Laraque (F) | 30/03/2009 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 193 cm | 82 kg |
5 | #100 | Seamus Dillon (F) | 29/01/2009 | Cochrane, AB, CAN | 177 cm | 65 kg |
7 | #137 | Rylan Maughan (D) | 26/02/2009 | Nanaimo, BC, CAN | 183 cm | 82 kg |
7 | #151 | Kai Richards (F) | 02/08/2009 | St. Albert, AB, CAN | 170 cm | 59 kg |
8 | #159 | Brock MacDougall (F) | 27/04/2009 | Estevan, SK, CAN | 177 cm | 67 kg |
10 | #203 | Theo McBride (G) | 22/02/2009 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 180 cm | 73 kg |
11 | #225 | Ryder Forster (D) | 12/04/2009 | Sedgewick, AB, CAN | 175 cm | 59 kg |
12 | #247 | Aiden Harman (F) | 20/02/2009 | Meadow Lake, SK, CAN | 175 cm | 75 kg |
2023 | ||||||
3 | #65 | Vanek Popil (D) | 14/05/2008 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 185 cm | 81 kg |
4 | #87 | Colton Gerrior (F) | 07/10/2008 | Williams Lake, BC, CAN | 188 cm | 91 kg |
5 | #89 | Tracen Ashley (D) | 03/04/2008 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 185 cm | 86 kg |
5 | #92 | Finn Bagley (F) | 01/04/2008 | Airdrie, AB, CAN | 180 cm | 71 kg |
6 | #129 | Jaxson Dikur (G) | 15/01/2008 | Williams Lake, BC, CAN | 195 cm | 91 kg |
7 | #153 | Brendan Rudolph (F) | 08/03/2008 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 180 cm | 87 kg |
8 | #155 | Daniel Skalicky (D) | 30/01/2008 | - | 188 cm | 83 kg |
8 | #175 | Cooper Ernewein (F) | 06/10/2008 | Saskatoon, SK, CAN | 183 cm | 77 kg |
9 | #197 | Keegan Bailey (F) | 29/03/2008 | Airdrie, AB, CAN | 178 cm | 73 kg |
10 | #219 | Ethan Creran (D) | 05/11/2008 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 185 cm | 82 kg |
11 | #241 | Asher Lucas (F) | 03/06/2008 | Williams Lake, BC, CAN | 178 cm | 79 kg |
12 | #263 | Gavyn Schaufele (F) | 29/01/2008 | Medicine Hat, AB, CAN | 177 cm | 72 kg |
2022 | ||||||
1 | #10 | Braeden Cootes (F) | 09/02/2007 | Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | 183 cm | 83 kg |
2 | #37 | Kaleb Hartmann (D) | 06/07/2007 | Langley, BC, CAN | 185 cm | 82 kg |
2 | #38 | Kazden Mathies (F) | 07/04/2007 | Martensville, SK, CAN | 180 cm | 86 kg |
4 | #82 | Antonio Martorana (F) | 18/07/2007 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 173 cm | 81 kg |
5 | #101 | Koji Gibson (F) | 09/03/2007 | North Vancouver, BC, CAN | 180 cm | 82 kg |
5 | #104 | Caleb Potter (D) | 10/12/2007 | Regina, SK, CAN | 180 cm | 70 kg |
7 | #153 | Ryan Ulmer (F) | 06/10/2007 | Regina, SK, CAN | 180 cm | 70 kg |
9 | #192 | Samuel Charko (F) | 12/02/2007 | Whitecourt, AB, CAN | 183 cm | 88 kg |
10 | #214 | Brayden Holberton (F) | 14/06/2007 | Fernie, BC, CAN | 193 cm | 94 kg |
11 | #236 | Colten Scott (G) | 07/02/2007 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 180 cm | 75 kg |
12 | #258 | Jaxson Pawlenchuk (D) | 17/11/2007 | Strathcona, AB, CAN | 188 cm | 87 kg |
13 | #280 | Brett Woodard (D) | 14/12/2007 | Squamish, BC, CAN | 191 cm | 88 kg |
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
Jeff Obermeyer's book, "Emerald Ice" provided a lot of the historical Seattle Breakers and Thunderbirds information.
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