Thunderbirds defenseman Kevin Korchinski leads local 2022 NHL Draft prospects
Kevin Korchinski picked the puck up at the half boards on a Seattle Thunderbirds power play during a January game against the rival Portland Wintherhawks. He thought about shooting but instead held on to the puck, stickhandled past a defender, and slung a shot from...
Photo Gallery – Golden Knights versus Kraken – March 30th
Here's our latest photo gallery from Kraken versus Golden Knights on March 30. All photos taken by Brian Liesse. Photos are property of Sound Of Hockey and cannot be reused.
Kraken coach Dave Hakstol’s scheme and philosophies: offensive zone plays (part 7)
In part 6 of this series, I examined how the Kraken use the forecheck to attempt to recover possession in the offensive zone after a dump in entry or a turnover deep in the zone. In this part 7, I look at certain set plays used by the Kraken to create scoring...
Kraken score early and often in 6-1 rout of Kings
The city of Los Angeles is known for its mind numbing traffic but perhaps that inspired the Seattle Kraken Monday night. Seattle attacked the Los Angeles Kings net, and goalie Cal Petersen, with traffic all night on their way to a 6-1 rout at Crypto.com Arena. A game...
Sound Of Hockey Podcast Ep. 181 – Beniers to Frozen Four, Dadonov Fiasco, Sprong Fresh
The guys record Episode 181 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast fresh off a win for Matty Beniers and Michigan, sending that team to the NCAA Frozen Four. The win over Quinnipiac means Beniers watch has been delayed for another week. In the interim, there's plenty of...
Kings shut down Kraken, win 4-2 in Los Angeles
When a top defensive team hosts one that struggles to score, the outcome can be predictable. That was certainly the case Saturday as the Seattle Kraken struggled to generate against the Los Angeles Kings, falling 4-2 at Crypto.com Arena. The Kraken fell behind in the...
Three takeaways from the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
While the Seattle Kraken had the night off Wednesday, general manager Ron Francis was in Kingston, Ont., taking in the CHL Top Prospects Game. The game is an annual event that features the Canadian Hockey League’s best NHL Draft-eligible players. Seattle should end up...
Sound Of Hockey Podcast Ep. 180 – All the Draft Picks
The first NHL Trade Deadline in the history of the Seattle Kraken is now in the rearview, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a LOT to discuss this week. General manager Ron Francis moved Calle Jarnkrok, Mark Giordano, Colin Blackwell, Jeremy Lauzon, Mason Appleton,...
Carson Soucy scores twice, Kraken win 4-2 against the Arizona Coyotes
It took them three tries and three quarters of the season, but the Seattle Kraken have finally beaten the Arizona Coyotes with a 4-2 win at Gila River Arena on Tuesday. The Kraken broke a 2-2 tie in the second period and added an insurance goal in the third period to...
Roundtable – How the Kraken did at their first NHL Trade Deadline
In this season of firsts, the Kraken have now made it through their first NHL Trade Deadline, and it was an active one for the franchise. Indeed, “bold” predictions calling on management to look to the future and make three trades look downright mild in...
