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2022-2023

2022-2023 Seattle Thunderbirds Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Spencer Michnik (G)	18	2006	Sylvan Lake, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#35	Thomas Milic (G)	21	2003	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#33	Scott Ratzlaff (G)	19	2005	Irma, AB, CAN	6'1"	179	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Nolan Allan (D)	21	2003	Davidson, SK, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#5	Hyde Davidson (D)	19	2006	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	172	L
	#4	Jeremy Hanzel (D)"A"	21	2003	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'1"	196	L
	#27	Kaleb Hartmann (D)	17	2007	Langley, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#46	Kai Knak (D)	20	2004	Kloten, SUI	6'1"	179	L
	#14	Kevin Korchinski (D)	20	2004	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#28	Easton Kovacs (D)	20	2004	Delta, BC, CAN	6'4"	194	L
	#23	Ethan Mittelsteadt (D)	19	2005	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#43	Sawyer Mynio (D)	19	2005	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#8	Bryce Pickford (D)	18	2006	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#6	Luke Prokop (D)	22	2002	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'6"	220	R
	#3	Niko Tsakumis (D)	19	2005	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#47	Lucas Ciona (LW/RW)"C"	22	2003	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#86	Braeden Cootes (C)	17	2007	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'0"	183	R
	#61	Kyle Crnkovic (LW/C)	22	2002	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'7"	165	L
	#34	Colton Dach (C/LW)	22	2003	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	6'4"	196	L
	#29	Jared Davidson (C)"A"	22	2002	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#51	Brayden Dube (RW/LW)	19	2005	Roblin, MB, CAN	5'10"	179	R
	#9	Coster Dunn (C)	19	2005	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	187	R
	#71	Dylan Guenther (RW/LW)	21	2003	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	192	R
	#7	Jordan Gustafson (C)	21	2004	Ardrossan, AB, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#39	Ty Hurley (F)	20	2004	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'8"	165	L
	#17	Tij Iginla (LW)	18	2006	Lake Country, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#11	Brad Lambert (C/RW)	21	2003	Lahti, FIN	6'0"	183	R
	#22	Simon Lovsin (F)	19	2006	Qualicum Beach, BC, CAN	6'0"	183	R
	#11	Gabe Ludwig (LW/C)	20	2004	Eagle River, AK, USA	5'10"	176	L
	#28	Ashton McNelly (F)	21	2003	Westlock, AB, CAN	6'1"	187	R
	#26	Nico Myatovic (LW/C)	20	2004	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'2"	183	L
	#19	Sam Oremba (F)	20	2005	Regina, SK, CAN	6'2"	196	L
	#36	Nishaan Parmar (F)	18	2006	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'2"	196	R
	#18	Sam Popowich (F)	21	2003	Camrose, AB, CAN	5'9"	172	R
	#15	Mekai Sanders (F)	21	2003	Gig Harbor, WA, USA	5'10"	179	R
	#59	Gracyn Sawchyn (C)	20	2005	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	6'0"	154	R
	#24	Reid Schaefer (LW)	21	2003	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	218	L

Position: G: 2, D: 11, F: 19Av Age: 18.19 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

2022-2023 Seattle Thunderbirds Staff

Head CoachMatt O'Dette
Asst. CoachCarter Cochrane
Asst. CoachMatt Marquardt
Goaltending CoachBrad Guzda
General ManagerBill LaForge
Asst. General ManagerJared Crooks
Asst. Equipment ManagerBrent Collier
Athletic TrainerPhil Varney
BroadcasterThom Beuning
Dir. of Player DevelopmentSteven Goertzen
Dir. of Player PersonnelCal Filson
Dir. of ScoutingCraig Goebel
Equipment ManagerRyan Campbell
Franchise OwnerDan Leckelt
Franchise OwnerLindsey Leckelt
ScoutKent Dochuk

2022-2023 Seattle Thunderbirds Captains

"C"

Lucas Ciona

"A"

Team Captaincy History

Seattle Thunderbirds Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Kent, WA, USA Map
Founded: -

2022-2023 Seattle Thunderbirds Roster Facts

Nationalities

33 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Seattle Thunderbirds: 2 570 GP
NHL: 33 GP
Liiga: 99 GP
AHL: 14 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
02/02/2025 02:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Medicine Hat Tigers	-	WHL
02/01/2025 03:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Vancouver Giants	-	WHL
01/26/2025 02:05 AM UTC	Everett Silvertips	Seattle Thunderbirds	6 - 1	WHL
01/25/2025 03:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Victoria Royals	4 - 1	WHL
01/22/2025 03:05 AM UTC	Seattle Thunderbirds	Vancouver Giants	7 - 1	WHL

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Latest Transactions

01/28/2025

confirmed

Nathan Pilling (F)

Leaving forUniv. of St. Thomas

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01/15/2025

confirmed

Arjun Bawa (F)

Leaving forChilliwack Chiefs

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01/10/2025

confirmed

Nishaan Parmar (F)

Leaving forRed Deer Rebels

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01/09/2025

confirmed

Cooper Ernewein (F)

Leaving forMoose Jaw Warriors

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confirmed

Brayden Schuurman (F)

Joining fromMoose Jaw Warriors

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01/06/2025

confirmed

Kazden Mathies (F)

Leaving forSaskatoon Blades

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01/05/2025

confirmed

Linden Burrett (D)

Leaving forPrince Albert Raiders

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01/04/2025

confirmed

Linden Burrett (D)

Joining fromCalgary Hitmen

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Seattle Thunderbirds History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	46	16	27	-	-	3	135	191	35	0.76	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

#10
Glenn Goodall (F)
#12
Patrick Marleau (F)

Where Are They Now?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#11	Brock England (F)	08/22/2009	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
2	#23	Matthew Hilderman (F)	06/05/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	5'9"	168 lbs
3	#64	Grayson Tash (D)	04/12/2009	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'8"	130 lbs
4	#79	Marcus Laraque (F)	03/30/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	181 lbs
5	#100	Seamus Dillon (F)	01/29/2009	Cochrane, AB, CAN	5'10"	143 lbs
7	#137	Rylan Maughan (D)	02/26/2009	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
7	#151	Kai Richards (F)	08/02/2009	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'7"	130 lbs
8	#159	Brock MacDougall (F)	04/27/2009	Estevan, SK, CAN	5'10"	148 lbs
10	#203	Theo McBride (G)	02/22/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	161 lbs
11	#225	Ryder Forster (D)	04/12/2009	Sedgewick, AB, CAN	5'9"	130 lbs
12	#247	Aiden Harman (D)	02/20/2009	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	5'9"	165 lbs
2023
3	#65	Vanek Popil (D)	05/14/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	179 lbs
4	#87	Colton Gerrior (F)	10/07/2008	Williams Lake, BC, CAN	6'2"	201 lbs
5	#89	Tracen Ashley (D)	04/03/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	190 lbs
5	#92	Finn Bagley (F)	04/01/2008	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'11"	157 lbs
6	#129	Jaxson Dikur (G)	01/15/2008	Williams Lake, BC, CAN	6'5"	201 lbs
7	#153	Brendan Rudolph (F)	03/08/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	192 lbs
8	#155	Daniel Skalicky (D)	01/30/2008	-	6'2"	183 lbs
8	#175	Cooper Ernewein (F)	10/06/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
9	#197	Keegan Bailey (F)	03/29/2008	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
10	#219	Ethan Creran (D)	11/05/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
11	#241	Asher Lucas (F)	06/03/2008	Williams Lake, BC, CAN	5'10"	174 lbs
12	#263	Gavyn Schaufele (F)	01/29/2008	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'10"	159 lbs
2022
1	#10	Braeden Cootes (F)	02/09/2007	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
2	#37	Kaleb Hartmann (D)	07/06/2007	Langley, BC, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
2	#38	Kazden Mathies (F)	04/07/2007	Martensville, SK, CAN	5'11"	190 lbs
4	#82	Antonio Martorana (F)	07/18/2007	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	179 lbs
5	#101	Koji Gibson (F)	03/09/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	181 lbs
5	#104	Caleb Potter (D)	12/10/2007	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	154 lbs
7	#153	Ryan Ulmer (F)	10/06/2007	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	154 lbs
9	#192	Samuel Charko (F)	02/12/2007	Whitecourt, AB, CAN	6'0"	194 lbs
10	#214	Brayden Holberton (F)	06/14/2007	Fernie, BC, CAN	6'4"	207 lbs
11	#236	Colten Scott (G)	02/07/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
12	#258	Jaxson Pawlenchuk (D)	11/17/2007	Strathcona, AB, CAN	6'2"	192 lbs
13	#280	Brett Woodard (D)	12/14/2007	Squamish, BC, CAN	6'3"	194 lbs

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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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