T-Birds center Sawyer Mayes. EDITOR’S NOTE : Welcome to “Thunderbirds Thursday,” South King Media’s weekly column celebrating the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team and their impact on the local sports scene. Seattle Thunderbirds center Sawyer Mayes continued his strong offensive season with two goals on Tuesday night, Jan. 27, bringing his total to 13 for the 2025-26 season so far. Mayes continued his recent scoring surge Tuesday night, finishing with two goals in the Thunderbirds’ 7-3 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings at accesso ShoWare Center. Mayes’ production this season places him among the T-Birds key contributors as the team pursue a playoff berth.