Thom Beuning

PXP Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say. But that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is doing to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.

To understand why this is so appalling, it’s important to know the facts. Congresswoman Omar came to this country with her father when she was 12 years old. Five years later, her father became a naturalized citizen. If Ilhan had been 18 at the time, she would have had to apply for citizenship separately. But because she was 17, she became a naturalized citizen automatically.

Congresswoman Omar went on to graduate from college, work as a community organizer, become the first Somali-American legislator elected to public office in the U.S., and win a seat in Congress. There, she has been one of the Trump Administration’s fiercest critics, which has led the president to repeatedly single her out as someone who he believes does not belong in this country.

Now the Administration is actively trying to deport Congresswoman Omar, seemingly based solely on the unsubstantiated theory that she was actually 18 when her father was naturalized, and therefore is not a citizen. Federal agents have raided her home, confiscated personal records, and seized her phone — all to try and uncover a nonexistent smoking gun from 20 years ago that will somehow make their case.

Think about that. The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president. And it’s not the first time this has happened. Under President Trump, the Justice Department has repeatedly gone after those he considers his political enemies — from the Attorney General of New York, to the former head of the FBI, to members of the Federal Reserve.

In those cases, the prosecutions either stalled or were dismissed for having no basis in law, and the same is likely to happen in this case. But not before Congresswoman Omar’s life has been turned upside down, her legal bills have piled up, and she’s been forced to spend time fighting unsubstantiated charges instead of serving the people of Minnesota.

The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views. Because if this becomes the new normal, there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her — or that future presidents, in either party, won’t do the same.

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

Jeremy Hanzel!

[Armand Klisivitch @ITRArmand]

Adirondack's season opening roster and some injury updates

[TBird Tidbits @TBirdTidbits]

https://t.co/rlPZxWtMfa

[Nate Thompson @NateThompson44]

And btw disgruntled Jets fans. I’m a huge Tyrel Bauer fan. I played for the Seattle Thunderbirds like he did so I’m rooting for this guy. He’s great for the league and will cause a lot of noise this season in a good way! He’s legit 👊🏼

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

@SeattleTbirds vs, @SeattleTbirds

[Gino Hard @GinoHard_]

Tyrel Bauer lays a HUGE hit on JT Compher, then Keegan Kolesar takes exception but Bauer DROPS Kolesar with a couple lefts 😱👊

[Georges Laraque @GeorgesLaraque]

My man, my student, let’s go 🔥🔥🔥

[Big Head Hockey @bigheadhcky]

Tyrel Bauer & Matt Rempe:

• both played for Seattle Thunderbirds
• both from Calgary, Alberta
• both are heavyweight champs (AHL & NHL)
• both drafted in 2020 draft (164th & 165th ovr)
• both fought within 2 minutes of their NHL debut

What a story.

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

Tyrel Bauer left Mark Kastelic bloodied after this fight 😳💥

[Dave Minuk @ICdave]

“Either everything or nothing. I’m not quite sure yet”

Tyrel Bauer on what will be going through his head during the anthem and preparing for his first shift.

Said tonight he just wants to enjoy it and do what he can to help the team win.

Watch: https://t.co/baw8BgHwit

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

@TBirdTidbits @cityofkent Just the T-Birds climbing from 12 to 4 in the WHL Power Rankings.

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

Add another @SeattleTbirds 2023 WHL Champion to the list of players who have made NHL opening night rosters: Bryce Pickford (MTL).

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

Quite a few members of the @SeattleTbirds 2023 WHL Championship on opening night NHL rosters. Korchinski (CHI), Schaefer (NSH), Lambert (WPG), Allan (SJS), Dach (EDM) and Guenther (UTA), plus two more from their 2022 WC Champions, Rempe (NYR) and Bauer (WPG).

[Ken Wiebe @WiebesWorld]

Here's my story on D Tyrel Bauer's journey to cracking the #NHLJets opening-day roster for the first time in his professional career:

https://t.co/yh5pa0WbcZ

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

@olGeneral @WHL_History @SeattleTbirds He was also on the 2023 Championship team as a 16 year old, as was a 15 yr old Cootes. Quite a few others from both 2022 and 2023 are in or have been in the AHL, such as Milic, Gustafson, Rybinski to name a few.

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

Quite a few members of the @SeattleTbirds 2023 WHL Championship on opening night NHL rosters. Korchinski (CHI), Schaefer (NSH), Lambert (WPG), Allan (SJS), Dach (EDM) and Guenther (UTA), plus two more from their 2022 WC Champions, Rempe (NYR) and Bauer (WPG).

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

Thomas talkin’ Ty!

[Dave Minuk @ICdave]

A big day for Tyrel Bauer, who has made the Jets’ opening roster for first time in his pro career.

I spoke with a number of his Moose teammates today, and every one of them was excited at the prospect of the big Albertan playing his first NHL game soon.

https://t.co/FediCcWje3

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

TBird Tidbits is back!!!!!!

[TBird Tidbits @TBirdTidbits]

Winning 8-0, the Tbirds recorded their first home opener shutout in @SeattleTbirds history.

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

Former @SeattleTbirds Ashton Cumby heads to the AHL.

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

the Blackhawks have loaned the following players to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL):

Gavin Hayes
Paul Ludwinsk
Samuel Savoie
Ashton Cumby
Jake Furlong
Taige Harding
Stanislav Berezhnoy
Adam Gajan

in addition, the following player has been released from his PTO and assigned to Rockford:

Cavan Fitzgerald

details 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/0os7LI6Vh1

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

@SeattleTbirds Matthew Gard gets some preseason NHL action tonight!

[Philadelphia Flyers @NHLFlyers]

Happy (Preseason) Gameday!

Check out who’s hitting the ice in Hershey tonight against the Caps. #LetsGoFlyers

[Thom Beuning @ThomBeuning]

As Maxwell Smart might say, “Missed it by that much.” @SeattleTbirds celebrating 50 this season.

[Canadian Hockey League @CHLHockey]

This upcoming season, nine CHL clubs will celebrate anniversary seasons! 🎉🥳

📰 https://t.co/m11mkAZSLz