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T-Birds trade Jahraus to Prince George, take center Ciolfi

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell on Jan. 10 announced the team has traded goalie Kyle Jahraus to the Prince George Cougars for center Robbie Ciolfi.

  • Jan 11, 2010
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kentwood turns back Kentlake, 50-42

They didn’t hit a field goal in the entire fourth quarter. They were flustered an unable to get into a rhythm all evening long. But… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2010
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Seattle Thunderbirds Video – Erik Bonsor is the Kent Reporter Player of the Week

Erik Bonsor the Kent Reporter's Thunderbird Player of the Week Erik Bonsor Position: D Date of Birth: 01/05/1991 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 200 lbs Shoots: L Resides: Calgary, AB

  • Jan 8, 2010
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T-Birds acquire Aasman from Prince Albert; trade for Parker and fifth-round pick

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell this week announced the team has acquired defenseman Ryan Aasman from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for right wing Jonathan Parker and a fifth round selection in the 2010 Bantam Draft.

  • Jan 8, 2010
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Chiefs rally to defeat T-Birds 3-2 Jan. 3

The Spokane Chiefs used three second-period goals to erase an early 2-0 deficit and defeat the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 Jan. 3 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 8, 2010
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Winterhawks shut out T-Birds Dec. 31

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-0 Dec. 31 at the Rose Garden in Portland. Portland (25-15-0-1) took a 1-0 lead at 2:27 of the first on a goal by Brad Ross. Seth Swenson and Taylor Aronson had the assists on the goal.

  • Jan 8, 2010
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The Kent-Meridian boys basketball team (foreground) played their first game on Tuesday since the passing of friend and teammate Dorian Tursic. In honor of their fallen teammate

BASKETBALL: K-M boys make emotional return to court

Jordan Thompson Walker couldn’t conceal the pain any longer Tuesday night at Tahoma High. The previous 48 hours simply had been too much for him… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2010
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The Kent-Meridian boys basketball team (foreground) played their first game on Tuesday since the passing of friend and teammate Dorian Tursic. In honor of their fallen teammate

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Dec. 26-Jan.2

JESSICA BARNESKentlake• Grade: Junior.• Sport: Basketball.• Accomplishment: Barnes served up a team-high nine points on Dec. 29, leading the Falcons past Snohomish in a nonleague… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2010
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WRESTLING: Navejas snags Pac Coast title, aims at perfect season

He wants perfection.A little less than a half way through the prep wrestling season, Kentwood High standout Ruben Navejas has got it. Navejas, the state’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2010
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Jordan Thompson Walker

K-M boys honor late teammate Dorian Tursic in emotional game against Tahoma: Slide show

With the No. 22 jersey of their late friend and teammate Dorian Tursic in a place of honor, the Kent-Meridian boys basketball team came out playing hard Jan. 5 away against Tahoma, ultimately losing 71-68 in double overtime.

  • Jan 6, 2010
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Jordan Thompson Walker

FOOTBALL: Kentlake’s Shepard steps down

After four seasons at the helm of the Kentlake High football program, coach Mike Shepard stepped down on Dec. 22.Shepard, who had been an assistant… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2010
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Kent-Meridian senior Nora Keith has placed 10th

Gymnastics Preview: Kent-Meridian, Kentwood and Kentlake

Her ascension has been gradual. But make no mistake, Kent-Meridian gymnast Nora Keith is certainly on her way up. And she wants to keep it that way this winter. A three-time state participant, the 5-foot-1, 17-year-old Royal has big aspirations this season, and understandably so. Keith has done just about everything on the vault at the state level. She took 10th as a freshman, improved three spots to seventh as a sophomore and brought home an impressive third-place finish last winter as a junior.

  • Jan 4, 2010
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Kent-Meridian senior Nora Keith has placed 10th
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week!

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

From the Jan. 3 Thunderbirds' home game.

  • Jan 4, 2010
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Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week!

T-Birds’ rally falls short against Saskatoon Dec. 30

The Saskatoon Blades defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 Wednesday night at ShoWare Center in Kent. The T-Birds were down four goals after two periods but rallied and scored three goals in the first 10 minutes of the third period. They also had several solid opportunities in the last two minutes of the game but were unable to get the tying goal.

  • Dec 31, 2009
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Congratulations to the Kent Reporter's fan of the week.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

From the Dec. 27 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Dec 28, 2009
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Congratulations to the Kent Reporter's fan of the week.

Seattle Thunderbirds Video – Scott Ramsay is the Kent Reporter Player of the Week

Defender Scott Ramsay is the Kent Reporter's Seattle Thunderbird Player of the Week.

  • Dec 28, 2009
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Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard

Pickard picked for CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard was selected Monday to participate in the Canadian Hockey League/National Hockey League Top Prospects Game Jan. 20 in Windsor, Ontario.

  • Dec 28, 2009
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Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard

Chilliwack nips Thunderbirds in OT, 3-2

The Chilliwack Bruins defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 in overtime Sunday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.Brandon Manning scored the game-winning goal at 1:23… Continue reading

  • Dec 28, 2009
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Aaron Boyce

COLUMN: From Boyce and Bell to Manthou and Vandersloot, the new year should be plenty entertaining

What a year 2009 was for the local sports scene. We had state champions, league champions, golden performances and a small handful of athletes make… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2009
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Aaron Boyce

FSN to broadcast four Thunderbirds games

The Western Hockey League (WHL) and FSN Northwest announced Dec. 23 a new multi-year broadcast agreement that will see FSN Northwest serve as the league's… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2009
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