The Seattle Thunderbirds narrowly defeated the Spokane Chiefs 4-3 in overtime, with Cameron Schmidt scoring the decisive goal. The win brings the Thunderbirds closer to securing a playoff spot, needing just one point in their final two games. Head coach Matt O鈥橠ette praised the team's resilience, especially after overcoming deficits twice during the match. The Thunderbirds concluded their regular season home games with a strong record and will take to the road for their final games this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Schmidt's game-winning goal marked his league-leading 46th of the season.
  • Seattle's home record for the season was 20 wins, 8 losses, 5 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss.
State of Play
  • Seattle currently sits at 29 wins, 27 losses, 6 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses.
  • The team is assured of a tie for eighth place in the Western Conference with the potential for a play-in game against Victoria.
What's Next

The Thunderbirds face the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday and finish their season against Spokane on Sunday. A single point from either game would clinch their playoff berth.

Bottom Line

Seattle has shown resilience and skill as they head into the final stretch of the season; securing at least a tie for a playoff spot is crucial for their postseason aspirations.