The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is thrilled to welcome back Joey Daccord for his third appearance on the show, as he prepares for the AHL Calder Cup Final with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The always affable Daccord shares his memories from his stints with the Kraken this season and talks about how exciting this run through the AHL playoffs has been. You won’t want to miss this interview.
Aside from the conversation with Joey, John and Darren welcome Curtis back to the studio for the remainder of the show. The trio meanders through various topics on this episode, from the Thunderbirds and their exciting trip to the Memorial Cup to what’s happening in the Stanley Cup Final. Plus, talk about coach hirings, the recent Gary Bettman presser, and more.
It’s a two-for-one special, and that means it’s… exactly the same as any other Sound Of Hockey episode. But, you’ll get some good chuckles and get brought up to speed on what’s been happening with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Memorial Cup, as well as the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the AHL playoffs. John and Darren also discuss Kraken GM Ron Francis’s contract extension.
Once they’ve finished their local hockey talk, the guys shift to the Stanley Cup Final, for a conversation in which Darren professes his disdain for the Golden Knights.
Next they discuss the magic of Latvia winning the bronze medal in the IIHF World Championships.
Despite Darren being halfway around the world for this episode, he and John managed to get a new Sound Of Hockey Podcast out for the people.
While the Kraken are out of the playoffs, there’s plenty to discuss, with the Seattle Thunderbirds winning the WHL and advancing to the Memorial Cup and the Coachella Valley Firebirds into the AHL Western Conference Finals.
Plus, the guys recap Ron Francis and Dave Hakstol’s end-of-season press conference before discussing the NHL Conference Finals.
Eventually the show shifts to segments which this week include:
The Kraken lost this week in Game 7 of Round 2 against the Dallas Stars, ending their season. But what a magical run it was, as the team went way beyond what anyone expected, bringing in countless new hockey fans in the process.
John, Darren, and (this week) Curtis break down what they saw from the fanbase and how sentiment seemed to be positive, despite the loss. They also dig deep into Games 6 and 7 and consider some roundtable questions that address the future of the team.
Next, they go Down on the Farm, where the Coachella Valley Firebirds are in a great spot in their Calder Cup Playoff series, and check in on the Seattle Thunderbirds, who are in the WHL Championship Series.
After lots of Kraken talk, they shift to segments, which include:
On this very fun “.5” episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren interviews Everett Fitzhugh from morning skate at American Airlines Center in Dallas, as the Kraken prep for Game 5 against the Stars.
Topics range from life on the road in the NHL compared to the ECHL to fatherhood to figuring out how the Kraken can get better next season.
The Kraken have gotten off to a good start in Round 2 against the Dallas Stars, and John and Darren are back for another Sound Of Hockey Podcast, bringing you up to speed on all the details.
Aside from oodles of Kraken talk, you’ll also get a Coachella Valley Firebirds update and some Thunderbirds talk. Plus, a look around the NHL as a whole, and some discussion on the Blackhawks winning the Draft Lottery.
