For the Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Seattle Thunderbirds have released their 2016-17 regular-season schedule.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The defending Western Conference champions open the Western Hockey League slate at the rival Portland Winterhawks at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the Moda Center. The T-Birds’ home opener is 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, against the Winterhawks at the ShoWare Center.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The regular season includes 13 home games on a Friday, 11 home games on a Saturday, eight home games on a Tuesday and four home games on a Sunday. All eight Tuesday games will feature 2-for-1 tickets, 2-for-1 beers and $2 concession specials on hot dogs, popcorn and soda.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The T-Birds will take on the Winterhawks six times at the ShoWare Center, with four of the games on a Saturday and two games on a Friday.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The T-Birds make their six-game Eastern Conference swing Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, visiting the Swift Current Broncos, Regina Pats, Saskatoon Blades, Prince Albert Raiders, Brandon Wheat Kings and Moose Jaw Warriors.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Seattle makes its way to Portland for the annual New Year’s Eve game against the Winterhawks at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Tickets, promotions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Thursday is the deadline to receive two free tickets for the home opener. Fans who purchase a 24-Flex Ticket Package before the deadline will receive two free tickets to the game. For more information, or to order the package, call the T-Birds at 253-239-7825.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Single-game tickets for the regular season go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, online on the T-Birds website<\/a> and at the ShoWare Center box office.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Season tickets are on sale and can be purchased by calling the T-Birds office at 253-239-7825.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n All games in 2016-17 will be broadcast on 1090 The Fan and streamed live on the website of 1090 The Fan.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n