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Playoffs: Spokane beats out T-Birds 1-0 in first round

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Friday night at Veterans Memorial Arena in Game 1 of their first round playoff series.The Chiefs lead… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2009
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VOLLEYBALL: KW’s Genger chooses Boise State

Basketball or volleyball?Volleyball or basketball?Kentwood senior Jessie Genger has gone back and forth on which she will play in college for more than a year… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2009
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BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: SPSL NORTH – AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH SOCCER: AT A GLANCE• FAVORITES: Auburn Riverside, Thomas Jefferson.• CONTENDERS: Kentlake, Kentridge, Kentwood.• PLAYOFFS: The top four teams from the SPSL North earns… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2009
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BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: KW ready to defend SPSL North title

Kentwood isn't ready to concede anything just yet on the boys soccer field.But the Conquerors certainly have a different feel this March than they did… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2009
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BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Kentridge looks to contend

Glenn Walrond doesn’t exactly consider himself a superstitious person.He may want to be this spring.Because if last season is any indication, the Kentridge High boys… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2009
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BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Kentlake ready to break through

Kyle Jones is trying to keep things in perspective these days.But, admittedly, it can be a tough for the Kentlake High boys soccer coach.And why… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2009
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BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Youth, optimism run high at K-M

They're young.A bit "green around the collar," coach Brian Gabert notes.But tools for success remain. And there's reason for optimism on the Kent-Meridian High boys… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2009
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T-Birds take on Chiefs in first round of playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds will play the Spokane Chiefs, the defending Western Hockey League and Memorial Cup Champions, in the first round of the 2009 WHL… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2009
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Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fans of the Week! For the week of March 14 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

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

For the week of March 14 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Mar 16, 2009
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Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fans of the Week! For the week of March 14 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

T-Birds flatten Silvertips 10-0 on ShoWare ice

Jeremy Boyer had three goals and an assist and Devon LeBlanc had a goal and four assists to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 10-0 victory over the Everett Silvertips in front of 5,018 at ShoWare Center Sunday night.

  • Mar 16, 2009
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T-Birds vanquish Winter Hawks 4-3 in Portland

Jim O'Brien had two goals to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Portland Winter Hawks at Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night.

  • Mar 15, 2009
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Portland knocks down T-Birds 9-1 Friday

The Portland Winter Hawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 9-1 Friday night at ShoWare Center.

  • Mar 14, 2009
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BASEBALL: KR’s Patton on brink of making Chicago Cubs

He has the arm, one that can dial up high-90 mile per hour fastballs with regularity.He has the ability, too.Now, thanks to a whirlwind mid-December… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2009
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MY TURN: Some of the best winter stories happened off the court

Plenty of unforgettable stories took place during the winter prep season.The Kentwood High girls basketball team won the state title.Kentlake's Kayla Shira staked claim to… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2009
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T-Birds tame Cougars on ShoWare ice

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Prince George Cougars 5-2 Wednesday night at ShoWare Center.

  • Mar 12, 2009
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T-Bird playoff tickets go on sale March 11

Tickets to the Seattle Thunderbirds first round playoff series of the 2009 WHL Playoffs will go on sale 10 a.m. March 11.

  • Mar 10, 2009
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Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird Fan of the Week!

For the week of March 8You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Deadline… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2009
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Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: KW stops Federal Way, advances to state championship game

Lindsey Moore was worried.Teammate Shelby Wahlberg was confident.Despite emotions that hit both ends of the spectrum, the Kentwood High girls basketball team did Friday night… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2009
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T-Birds drop six on Americans Saturday

Six different Seattle Thunderbirds scored a goal Saturday night as the T-Birds defeated the Tri-City Americans 6-0 in front of 5,596 at ShoWare Center.

  • Mar 8, 2009
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BOYS BASKETBALL: KR topples Foss, takes third at state

The pieces of the puzzle apparently fit.That proved to be the case Saturday afternoon at the Tacoma Dome – and ultimately all season long –… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2009
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