Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast

What a week it has been in the hockey world, from Alex Ovechkin notching goal number 700 to trade deadline madness to Zamboni drivers winning NHL games, and Sound of Hockey is here for all of it. This week, John fills us in on the latest Seattle hockey news, which mostly revolves around arena stuff. Plus, a potential bid to bring the NCAA Frozen Four to the PNW.  Eventually the guys get to robust...

Very fun episode this week, filled with top-notch Sound of Hockey banter.  Andy, celebrating his birthday and in the midst of a five-games-in-five-days "heater," discusses his recent exhausting shift to life on the road, while John and Darren are chipper as can be.  Just lots of NHL news this week, from another coach firing, to suspensions and non-suspensions, injuries to big-time players, and sig...

In Episode 73, Darren gets really carried away with segues, but fortunately Andy has returned from his brief hiatus to... egg Darren on even more. John, meanwhile, listens on in disgust. Fun episode this week, nonetheless, as the gang gets back together to break down a couple of pretty big pre-deadline trades (one of which requires significant #Minnutiae). The guys also consider which other big-na...

HUMONGOUS episode of Sound of Hockey this week, as the guys welcome Julie Stewart-Binks, host of the Fubo Sports Network’s “Call it a Night with Julie Stewart-Binks” and “Drinks with Binks.”   With Julie, the guys discuss her very unique career covering MLB, MLS, and (of course) the NHL, where she spent several seasons reporting on the Ducks and Kings, among others. Also with Julie, lots of chatte...

Episode 68 of Sound of Hockey is here, and although Andy came down with apparent food poisoning just before recording, he still manages to participate remotely, while John and Darren keep things rolling in studio.  It's a fun episode this week in general, as the guys break down the coaching change in Nashville, give their stream of consciousness thoughts on the Winter Classic, and recap the last w...

The Sound of Hockey guys are going full circle in a lot of different ways this week, including bringing back one of their favorite guests, ESPN's Chris Peters, for an in-depth preview of the upcoming World Junior Championship. You will walk away from this interview very well prepped for that fantastic tournament, which starts December 26th.  Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren discuss the...

On the latest Sound of Hockey, the guys start with a solid breakdown of the Mark Borowiecki "Borocop" incident, in which the Senators' defenseman stopped a robbery from happening during an Ottawa road trip to Vancouver. Lots of chuckles to be had there. Next, we get a WHL update from Andy about some of the huge trades that happened locally last week, as well as a discussion with John and Darren ab...

It's a big episode this week, as John and Andy chat with current Seattle Thunderbirds VP of Hockey Operations, and just generally legendary hockey man, Russ Farwell. With Russ, the guys take a winding journey through his hockey life in the Pacific Northwest and the WHL. Along the way, they make various interesting stops at some of the political turning points associated with running a sports team...

It's Thanksgiving Week, and there's a lot to discuss at the dinner table.  The Sound of Hockey guys break it down for you, with discussion of recent bizarre allegations toward now-fired Leafs coach Mike Babcock and embattled Flames coach Bill Peters. In addition to breaking down the latest on the coaching hot seats around the NHL, John, Andy, and Darren share some NHL Seattle (not really) news, an...

If you were looking for a smoothly flowing episode of Sound of Hockey, you've come to the wrong place with this one. But, if you're looking for a super fun listen where the guys jump from topic to topic and make each other giggle throughout, then this is the episode for you!  On the latest installment, John, Andy, and Darren talk about a wide variety of hockey-related topics, from a certain famed...

HUMONGOUS EPISODE ALERT!  This week, the guys have the pleasure of speaking with none other than Ray Ferraro, superstar analyst for TSN and NBCSN, and also an 18-year NHL veteran. With Ray, the guys dive pretty deep into his takes on what to watch out for when Seattle's franchise gets up and running. Plus, plenty of discussion about his career as a broadcaster and some of his best moments behind t...

On the latest Sound of Hockey episode, John goes back to the "quiz show" well and challenges Andy and Darren with a  much  harder quiz than last time. Fortunately Darren is ready with the perfect name for this apparent new segment.  And since they're already in the mood for new segments, the guys decide to unveil yet another new addition to the show with "Bad Boys." Also in this episode, some clas...

Hockey is officially back, and just in time for the season opener, Sound of Hockey comes through with a MASSIVE episode! This week, the guys welcome the man, the myth, the legend… Mr. Barry Melrose.   With Barry, they have a good chat about his Stanley Cup Final run as coach of the ’93 Los Angeles Kings (which featured Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille, Jari Kurri and many other superstars), as well a...

Episode 53 takes a more traditional structure than some recent episodes, as John, Andy, and Darren get back to their Sound of Hockey roots of starting with NHL Seattle news, then doing some WHL talk, and eventually moving into segments.  Segments play a big role this week and include Get Off My Lawn, You Don't See That Every Day, Goalie Gear Corner, Tweets of the Week, and of course Weekly One-Tim...

It’s another monster episode of Sound of Hockey, as Alexandra Mandrycky—NHL Seattle’s Director of Hockey Administration—joins the podcast for a fantastic interview.   Alex is currently one third of NHL Seattle’s Hockey Operations Department (she was one half at the time of the interview), and after getting her start with War-On-Ice and spending four seasons in the Minnesota Wild Analytics Departme...

After bringing up his hockey career MANY TIMES on past episodes, Sound of Hockey finally gets a chance to speak with the pride of Bonney Lake, Washington, Dylan Gambrell on Episode 50!   It’s a fun chat with Gambrell that examines his journey from the hockey hotbed that is the Pacific Northwest, to his experiences playing college hockey at Denver University, to his debut in the NHL with the San Jo...

Sound of Hockey Episode 49 is an ENORMOUS one, as the guys are already back in the full swing of the season, even thought it’s still August. This week, Andy and John attend the training camps for the Seattle Thunderbirds and the Everett Silvertips, where they manage to score some great player interviews with the following: Seattle Thunderbirds Roddy Ross Matthew Wedman Tyrel Bauer Everett Dustin W...

Sound of Hockey took a significant one-week hiatus to rest up and recover from its first "season." But that proved to be far too long of an offseason for the guys, who are champing at the bit to get back to work for Episode 48!  This week, there are lots of chuckles to be had, as John, Andy, and Darren discuss such hard-hitting storylines as Patrik Laine's convincing interview on his future with t...

Sound of Hockey is a back to a more traditional format this week, breaking down the latest in Seattle, CHL/WHL, and NHL news.   The biggest bombshell of the week came from Darren’s beloved Minnesota Wild, which opted to relieve General Manager Paul Fenton of his duties after just 14 months at the helm of the franchise. Sure, it’s probably #Minnutiae, but deal with it, because it’s a pretty big and...

Sound of Hockey has a slightly different format this week, as John, Andy, and Darren speak with 10-year NHL veteran, Jamie Huscroft, for almost an hour. It’s an electric in-person interview that touches on all phases of Jamie’s hockey career, from playing in the WHL in the Pacific Northwest, to skating alongside legends like Ray Bourque, Cam Neely, and Mark Messier. Jamie—known for getting involve...

WE GOT A GM! …And it’s none other than Ron Francis, AKA Ronnie Franchise, who comes to NHL Seattle with actual GM experience, two Stanley Cups, and a Hall of Fame playing career on his resume.   In this episode of Sound of Hockey, aside from tons of reactionary discussion from Andy, John, and Darren about the hiring, Francis himself actually makes a brief cameo, as Andy had a few minutes to chat w...

With the hockey news cycle slowing down a bit, the Sound of Hockey guys are thrilled to welcome Jesse Granger, the Vegas Golden Knights beat writer for The Athletic. They have an awesome chat with Jesse, who gives some insider knowledge on what it's like to go through expansion, what Vegas has become as a hockey town since the VGK's were born, and who are the best personalities to cover on that te...

The guys are actually exhausted after recording Episode 43 of Sound of Hockey, because there has been just that much to talk about this week.  With Free Agency opening July 1st, a couple of blockbuster trades breaking, and some huge NHL Seattle news, you're going to be holding on for dear life listening to this one. Aside from all the huge NHL news, there's also some important Seattle-related AHL...

Who doesn't love a good bonus episode?  This one revolves around an all-time interview with an all-time great, Natalie Darwitz. Natalie is a member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame, three-time Olympic medalist, and is currently the head coach of the Hamline University Pipers. Natalie shares some fantastic stories from her career, her thoughts on some of the touchy sports topics du jour, and even give...

Episode 42 of Sound of Hockey is one of the biggest episodes yet. Recorded in Vancouver fresh off of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, John, Andy, and Darren are pretty amped up after attending that great event.   Featured in this episode is USA National Team Development Program head coach John Wroblewski, who the guys talked to just after a record EIGHT of his players had been drafted in the first round....