Episode 129 – Bad Luck? Yeah… Sure.
On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys break down your latest Seattle Kraken news, focusing on the final payment update and the team's beer deal (about which Darren is not thrilled). The guys also discuss WHL and college hockey before diving into the huge...
Breaking down a typical NHL schedule to prepare for the inaugural Seattle Kraken season
We are still six months away from the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season, but that time is going to fly by. Those of you who are lucky enough to have season tickets will soon need to start planning your calendars for the 2021-22 NHL season. To help you plan, I look how...
What to watch for in the WHL’s US Division
Every sports fan and every sports reporter will likely always remember where they were and what they were doing on March 11, 2020. I was in the hallway near the dressing rooms at Angel of the Winds Arena, conducting interviews with Silvertips coaches, players,...
Games on the Radar for the Kraken fan: Mass Mutual East Edition
Do you like NHL players? Are you interested in NHL players that may be available to the Seattle Kraken in July’s Expansion Draft? Would you like to know when some of those players will be on the ice for your viewing pleasure? Then you’re in luck because this week’s...
10 reasons why the NHL/ESPN deal is big for hockey
Last week, the NHL and ESPN announced a seven-year television, streaming, and media rights deal that kicks off at the beginning of the 2021-22 season and runs through the 2027-28 season. Here are the main bullet points: 25 exclusive national regular-season games on...
Secondary scoring in the NHL
Earlier this week there was an AP article talking about secondary scoring in the NHL. I tend to believe that the more spread of scoring you have through your lineup, the better your chances for success in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I thought it might be a fun concept...
Weekly One-Timers: Seattle Kraken NHL payment status, beer, ESPN, Justin Bieber
From the hottest of scoops to the coldest of beers, Sound Of Hockey has all the latest news from the Seattle Kraken and beyond in this edition of Weekly One-Timers. It’s been another week of somewhat significant stories around the hockey world, so sit back, relax,...
Sound Of Hockey Podcast Ep. 128 – With Seattle Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge
It's a super fun episode this week, as the Sound Of Hockey Podcast welcomes Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Bil La Forge. With Bil, the guys discuss his journey to become a WHL GM. They also talk about what he looks for when scouting players, being that he has...
Episode 128 – I Don’t Even Own a Towel – With Seattle Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge
It's a super fun episode this week, as Sound Of Hockey welcomes Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Bil La Forge. With Bil, the guys discuss his journey to become a WHL GM. They also talk about what he looks for when scouting players, being that he has to focus on...