Thunderbirds open playoffs against rival Silvertips this week

March 18, 2018 8:30 am
Thunderbirds open playoffs against rival Silvertips this week
Seattle’s Zack Andrusiak celebrates his goal in the third period against visiting Portland. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

For the Reporter

The Seattle Thunderbirds open the Western Hockey League playoffs this weekend at I-5 rival Everett.

Games 1 and 2 of the first-round, best-of-seven series are Friday and Saturday on the Silvertips’ ice. The series shifts to Kent for Games 3 and 4 on March 27 and 30.

Seattle (34-28-8-2) earned the second wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference race. Everett (47-20-2-3) clinched the U.S. Division title.

PLAYOFF GLANCE

Everett vs. Seattle

First-round, best-of-seven series

Game 1 – Seattle at Everett, Friday, March 23, 7:35 p.m.

Game 2 – Seattle at Everett, Saturday, March 24, 7:05 p.m.

Game 3 – Everett at Seattle, Tuesday, March 27 7:05 p.m.

Game 4 – Everett at Seattle, Friday, March 30, 7:35 p.m.

Game 5 – Seattle at Everett, Saturday, March 31, 7:05 p.m.*

Game 6 – Everett at Seattle, Tuesday, April 3, 7:05 p.m.*

Game 7 – Seattle at Everett, Wednesday, April 4, 7:05 p.m.*

*if necessary

Game 3 promotion: Directors Mortgage 2-for-Tuesday game, featuring two-for-one tickets and beers and $2 popcorn, $2 hot dogs and $2 soda.

Game 4 promotion: Fans can purchase 10 tickets for $220 and get two free tickets and $10 worth of free Chuck-a-Pucks. Group ticket special available by calling the T-Birds at 253-239-7825 (PUCK). Not available on game day. They are advance purchase only.

Single-game tickets can be purchased on the T-Birds website and at the ShoWare box office, which is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday game days at noon.