Thunderbirds use strong third period to take impressive game on victory over Blazers 
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Thunderbirds use strong third period to take impressive game on victory over Blazers 

The Seattle Thunderbirds opened up the Western Conference Finals with a game one victory against the Kamloops Blazers, thanks in large part to the three-goal third period that helped the Thunderbirds pull away. After an early goal against, Seattle goaltender Thomas Milic was able to lock in and secure the net.

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Kraken let massive opportunity slip away as Avalanche dominate to force game seven 
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Kraken let massive opportunity slip away as Avalanche dominate to force game seven 

In a critical game six with the opportunity to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Seattle Kraken were blown back by the Colorado Avalanche to force a game seven in the series. With their season on the line and their backs against the wall, the Avalanche took the fight to the Kraken to bring the series back to Colorado.

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Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft first round immediate reaction: Witherspoon and Smith-Njigba provide immediate impact 
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Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft first round immediate reaction: Witherspoon and Smith-Njigba provide immediate impact 

With their first two selections in the 2023 NFL Draft (both in the first round), the Seattle Seahawks went for the best players available when they selected CB Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba out of Ohio State. CSS’ Charles Hamaker gave his immediate reaction to those selections.

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The youth are our future: new dad Geekie, fresh call up Kartye help Kraken take game five over reeling Avalanche 
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The youth are our future: new dad Geekie, fresh call up Kartye help Kraken take game five over reeling Avalanche 

On the road again in Colorado, the Seattle Kraken marched into Ball Arena once again and stuck it to the defending champion Avalanche to take a 3-2 series lead as we now shift back to Seattle for a potential history-making game six. New father Morgan Geekie and AHL call up Tye Kartye got the scoring started for the Kraken, as Yanni Gourde’s tip in helped Seattle pull out a victory.

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Ebs and flows: Jordan Eberle’s game winner evens series in game four win over Avalanche 
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Ebs and flows: Jordan Eberle’s game winner evens series in game four win over Avalanche 

In game four of the round one Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, Jordan Eberle made more history for the franchise as his game winner secured the first ever overtime and home win in franchise playoff history. Seattle jumped out to a two goal lead in the first period before Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the second, setting us up for a dramatic finish.

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Flexen falters in Sunday start, Mariners can’t complete sweep of Cardinals  
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Flexen falters in Sunday start, Mariners can’t complete sweep of Cardinals  

To end their nine-game homestand, the Seattle Mariners dropped the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals but were able to get the series victory yesterday. Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen struggled in his start in the rotation spot of Robbie Ray, and the Seattle bats failed to click outside of the second inning.

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Kraken swing first, but Avalanche find holes in Seattle’s game to take game three 
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Kraken swing first, but Avalanche find holes in Seattle’s game to take game three 

In game three of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup against the defending champion Colorado Avalanche, Seattle’s flawed were exploited by Colorado as the Avalanche took a second straight game. In the first Stanley Cup Playoff game in Seattle since 1919, a capacity crowd filled Climate Pledge Arena, and brought the signature Seattle sports sound we’ve become accustomed to.

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Mariners take series against Cardinals with 5-4 win in game two
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Mariners take series against Cardinals with 5-4 win in game two

Again, the Seattle Mariners scored five runs against the St. Louis Cardinals, and once again it was enough to secure victory against their interleague opponent. While Mariners ace Luis Castillo may have had an “off-day,” the Seattle offense was able to pick up some of the slack as Jarred Kelenic and Teoscar Hernandez homered before an Eugenio Suarez 2-RBI single gave Seattle a lead.

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Teoscar hits towering blast, reaches base four times against Cardinals as Mariners snaps three-game losing streak 
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Teoscar hits towering blast, reaches base four times against Cardinals as Mariners snaps three-game losing streak 

The Seattle Mariners snapped their three-game losing streak and took game one of their three game slate against the St. Louis Cardinals behind starting pitcher George Kirby’s solid outings and a strong showing by Teoscar Hernandez at the dish. The Mariners played one of their more complete games to date, and picked up a needed victory.

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Hot start not sustained by Kraken, Avalanche find their form to even the series 
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Hot start not sustained by Kraken, Avalanche find their form to even the series 

In game two of their Stanley Cup Playoffs round one matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, the Seattle Kraken failed to maintain their intensity from the first period, allowing three unanswered goals after the first intermission. After two games, the Kraken return to Seattle with an even series to bring back to their fans at Climate Pledge Arena.

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