by Brooke Blozis

The Seattle Thunderbirds are back and ready for another hockey season! Before the 2012-2013 season, there will be a six game exhibition round, and the season is scheduled to begin afterward. The preseason exhibition begins on August 31, when the Thunderbirds play at the Everett Tournament. The official season’s schedule was released on Friday, June 27.

Here’s the preseason schedule:

Friday, August 31 vs. Portland, 3 p.m. at Everett Tournament
Sunday, September 2 vs. Spokane, 3 p.m. at Everett Tournament
Friday, September 7 @ Tri-City, 7 p.m. at Tri-City Tournament
Saturday, September 8 @ Portland, 3 p.m. at Tri-City Tournament
Friday, September 14 vs. Everett, 7:35 p.m. at ShoWare Center
Saturday, September 15 @ Everett, 7:05 p.m. at Comcast Arena