For the Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Seattle Thunderbirds open training camp Aug. 21.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Two scrimmages between 1998- and 1999-born players are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the ShoWare Center on Aug. 21 and 22.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n More scrimmages are set for Aug. 23 and 24, with three squads playing \u2013 Team Blue, Team White and Team Grey.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The last day of training camp on Aug. 25 will feature a full 60-minute, three-period game. The teams will be wearing T-Birds white and blue game jerseys, unlike previous scrimmages which will feature team practice jerseys. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. at the ShoWare Center.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n All scrimmages and game are open to the public free of charge. Fans attending should enter the center from the east side of the building.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Preseason slate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Thunderbirds have a seven games scheduled.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The T-Birds open play in the Everett Silvertips Holiday Inn Preseason Classic at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29 against the Tri-City Americans.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The T-Birds make their only preseason appearance at the ShoWare Center on Sept. 13 for a 7:05 p.m. game against Everett.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Tickets for the home preseason game go on sale Aug. 21.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The T-Birds’ home opener for the regular season is Sept. 20 against Everett. Face-off is 7:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n