Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast
Episodes
Episode 209.5 - Featuring Everett Fitzhugh
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 209.5 is a fun one. Darren opens the show from LAX Airport after a successful two-game Kraken road trip. He quickly runs through Seattle’s t...
Episode 209 - The Season Is Here! Plus, Digging Into New Kraken Gameday Experience
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! It's here! It's finally here! The second season in the history of the Seattle Kraken has arrived, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is ...
Episode 208.5 - Featuring Jessica Campbell (Plus, an Important Programming Announcement)
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HUGE NEWS, folks! The guys at the Sound Of Hockey Podcast have decided they want to *try* to increase the number of episodes they deliver to you...
Episode 205 - Featuring Alex Mandrycky, Newly Promoted AGM of the Seattle Kraken
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seattle Kraken Training Camp is almost here, and who better to talk to in the waning days of the offseason than Kraken assistant general manager Alex ...
Episode 203 - Featuring Yanni Gourde
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As promised on the previous show, Episode 203 is a unique one, which welcomes a big-time guest in Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde. With Darren on ...
Episode 202 - A Quick Late-Summer Jaunt
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is a quick one but a fun one. With minimal Kraken news to discuss, John, Andy, and Darren focus on ...
Episode 201 - A New Era
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The new era of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has arrived. Nothing has changed, really, but now the guys are beyond Episode 200 and into a new realm of n...
Episode 200 - Featuring Alison Lukan and Robert Kron
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good news, folks! We made it to Episode 200! To celebrate, the Sound Of Hockey guys put together a MEGA episode and welcomed back two of their favorit...
Episode 197 - Are the Kraken Mostly Done with Offseason Moves?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a very busy week around the hockey world and for the Seattle Kraken. Now that the dust has settled, John, Andy, and Darren have a lot to r...
Episode 196 - Donato Likely Out / Prospects Here / Free Agency Prep
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This has been and will continue to be an extremely busy couple of weeks for the Seattle Kraken. They followed up an awesome draft by bringing all thei...
Bonus Episode - The Wright Pick / Kraken Draft Recap
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey Podcast guys were just too excited about how things shook out for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Entry Draft. So, they decided to h...
Episode 194 - Hockey Season Is Over
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And just like that, the 2022-23 hockey season has all but ended, as the Stanley Cup was awarded this week to the Colorado Avalanche after they knocked...
Episode 192 - Chasing Waterfalls
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys give a couple quick Seattle Kraken updates, revolving around the signing of Finnish free agent Ville ...
Episode 191 - Championship Blues
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Seattle hockey fans, things haven't gone their way recently. The Seattle Thunderbirds are now down 3-1 in the WHL Championship Series after losing...
Episode 190 - No Hot Beverages
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very listener-centric episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as John, Andy, and Darren spend a significant portion of the show interacting ...
Episode 189 - No-Pants Paranoia
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot happening in the hockey world this past week, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed. From the Seattle Th...
Episode 188 - Fun Times in the AHL, WHL, and NHL
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 188 is here, and there are conversations to be had about all levels of hockey, from the WHL to the AHL to the NHL. At the AHL level, the...
Episode 187 - The No. 4 Pick
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL Draft Lottery has passed, and the Seattle Kraken will pick No. 4 overall. It's not the outcome Kraken fans wanted, but the Sound Of Hockey Pod...
Episode 186 - The Spicy Pork and Broccoli Episode
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Seattle Kraken season is now officially over. The games have been played, the lockers have been cleaned out, and the end-of-conference press confe...
Episode 185 - Please Don't Kale My Car
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL regular season is winding down, and the Seattle Kraken are closing in on a top-five pick in the NHL Draft, thanks to several recent organic lo...
Episode 184 - Featuring NHL Linesman Vaughan Rody
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fun one, folks! The Sound Of Hockey Podcast couldn't have timed its interview guest any better, as NHL linesman Vaughan Rody will hang up hi...
Episode 183 - Matty Mania
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an eventful week for the Seattle Kraken and their fans, as No. 2 overall draft pick Matty Beniers signed his entry-level contract and made h...
Episode 182 - Joey Daccord Returns!
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The good news... correction, the GREAT news is that Joey Daccord is back on Sound Of Hockey for his second appearance, and he is once again electrifyi...
Episode 181 - Beniers to the Frozen Four, Dadonov Fiasco, Sprong Fresh
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode 180 - All the Draft Picks
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
Episode 178 - Russell Wilson Hour
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just kidding. We promise the guys don't *actually* talk about Russell Wilson that much on this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast... but th...
Episode 177 - Featuring Jared McCann
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! On the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys welcome Seattle Kraken leading scorer, Jared McCann. John and Darren have ...
Episode 176 - Featuring Dennis Williams and Matt O'Dette
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a long episode, but a fantastic one. This week, the Sound Of Hockey welcomes the coaches of both local WHL teams, as those teams prepare to play ...
Episode 175 - Mea Culpa (But Not Really)
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys start the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast by falling on the... spear (sort of)... for a mishap on their last show. They then di...
Episode 174 - On a High Note
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is back from the All-Star break, and the guys start this episode out on an extremely high note. With no Kraken games to ta...
Episode 173 - The One Where Joonas Donskoi Scores a Goal
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back in BarrDown Studios for Episode 173 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, recording fresh off Philipp Grubauer pitching the first shutout ...
BONUS EPISODE - Featuring John Forslund
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE WITH A BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! John Forslund deserves his own episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, so John Forslund gets his own episod...
Episode 172 - Featuring Karson Kuhlman
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys cover a LOT in this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, and in the process, they introduce you to the newest member of the Seattle Kraken...
Episode 170 - Feeling for the Boys
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back in BarrDown Studios for Episode 170 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, which brings the shenanigans up a notch! The Seattle Krake...
Episode 169 - Lady of Spain
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FINALLY hockey is (sort of) back, and so is the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! The long layoff led the guys to take an unexpected break from recording, but ...
Episode 165 - Skew Footing
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't look now, but the Seattle Kraken are suddenly cruising, having won four of their last five games, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to tal...
Episode 164 - The Losing Streak Is Over!
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things were bad... then they were really bad... then they were good! The Seattle Kraken snapped a miserable six-game losing streak with an impressive ...
Episode 162 - We Named the Dog Indiana
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is back with a new chuckle-inducing episode that the guys think you will really enjoy. As always, it’s heavy on the segb...
Episode 161 - Get Off My Lawn, Big Media Outlets
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 161 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here. Lots to break down for the guys this week, both from the Kraken perspective and from the hockey wo...
Episode 160 - Memoirs from a Historic Home Opener
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sound Of Hockey is fresh off of an unforgettable opening night at Climate Pledge Arena, and John, Andy, and Darren have lots of recapping to do. From ...
Episode 159 - Planes Go Fast These Days
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A LOT has happened in the hockey world since the last Sound Of Hockey Podcast episode, and the guys are back to bring you up to speed. Specifically, t...
Episode 157 - Going Hard in the Corners
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heavy Kraken talk is becoming the norm on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, and this episode is no different because the guys have plenty to discuss. After...
Episode 156 - Preseason Pomp
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey guys are riding high for Episode 156, as they're back in BarrDown Studios to record together for the first time since the start of...
Episode 155 - Sound Of Hockey After Dark
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, so here's the thing about this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast... It was recorded after 10PM on the first day of the first-ever Seat...
BONUS EPISODE! Outstanding Interview with Joey Daccord
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This very special BONUS EPISODE of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is an instant classic. John, Andy, and Darren agree that Seattle Kraken netminder Joey ...
Episode 154 - Training Camp Is Coming and the Iceplex Is Awesome
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest Sound Of Hockey, John and Andy recap their day at the grand opening of the Kraken Community Iceplex, then John and Darren share their ex...
Episode 153 - You Can't Out-Pizza the Hut - with Morgan Geekie
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, what an episode, and what an interview with Seattle Kraken center, Morgan Geekie! You'll laugh along with the young pivot who shares pretty much ...
Episode 152 - Fun Factoids
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another (mostly) fun episode of Sound Of Hockey, filled with interesting factoids (but also some very sad discussion) and terrible puns. This w...
Episode 149 - Signings, Trades, and Hijinks
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys have a lot to get through from around the NHL and specifically within the Seattle Kraken organization...
Episode 148 - Featuring Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! This week, John and Darren talk to the first head coach in Seattle Kraken history, Dave Hakstol. The focus of the conversation i...
BONUS EPISODE! Expansion Draft Protection List Reactions
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What, you thought the Sound Of Hockey Podcast was going to wait until AFTER the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft to publish its next episode? Well, with...
Episode 145 - The Skatium
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 145 of Sound Of Hockey probably won't age quite as well as others, since the guys recorded before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final (sorry). BUT...
Episode 144 - Featuring JT Brown, Seattle Kraken TV Color Analyst
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys welcome recently retired player and newly hired TV color analyst for the ...
Episode 143 - The Flu Game
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, one of the hosts is playing hurt. Darren is dealing with a bit of what he believes is food poisoning, ...
Episode 142 - Kraken Coach Convo
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a couple head coach hirings happening around the NHL this week, the Sound Of Hockey guys are left pondering Seattle's plan for filling that posit...
Episode 141 - The Sound Of Hockey Cup
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An epic battle is brewing on the ice between two Sound Of Hockey hosts. You can cut the tension with a knife on this latest episode, as John and Darre...
Episode 140 - An UnbeLEAFable Moonlight Graham Situation
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast guys know you already are aware that the Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff...
Episode 139 - The Speculators - Featuring Ben Guerrero, Director, Media Relations for Seattle Kraken
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the playoffs in full swing, the guys are in a good mood this week, and they are willing to make completely speculative guesses at a few items. Wi...
Episode 138 - The NHL Playoffs Have Arrived!
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Folks, the time has come! The NHL Playoffs are here and so far they are spectacular. John, Andy, and Darren intentionally keep this episode of t...
Episode 137 - Featuring Robert Kron, Seattle Kraken Director of Amateur Scouting
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey Podcast welcomes another AWESOME guest this week in Robert Kron, the Director of Amateur Scouting for the Seattle Kraken. As a lon...
Episode 136 - The Kraken Are Official!
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Seattle Kraken are officially the 32nd NHL team, now that they have submitted the final payment of their $650 million expansion fee to the league....
Episode 134 - With Norm Maciver, Seattle Kraken Director of Player Personnel
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! Sound Of Hockey has a super fun and interesting interview this week with Seattle Kraken director of player personnel, Norm...
Episode 133 - No Calamari - with Mick McHugh, Operator of Kraken Bar & Grill
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s yet another fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This one focuses on the NHL Trade Deadline and everything that surrounded that big mome...
Episode 132 - HYPEotheticals
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a NEW BIT this week! We repeat, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a new bit. This is not a drill. Yes, folks, HYPEotheti...
Episode 131 - Peelgate, NCAA Marathon, and "You Got Daved"
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a different type of show for Episode 130, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is back to its regular format, with bits, segments, and plenty of good tim...
Episode 130 - BFOP Chris Peters Is Back!
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a unique episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, as a personal matter for one the hosts makes recording a full episode impossible. As...
Episode 129 - Bad Luck? Yeah... Sure.
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 128 - I Don't Even Own a Towel - With Seattle Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Episode 127 - Get Off Of My Mud, Central Time
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here, and John is fed up with the Central Time Zone. Things get off the rails pretty quickly on this one, ...
Episode 126 - Gritty's Big Week
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lots to talk about on this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as John, Andy, and Darren break down NHL Outdoors and all the good/bad times that were asso...
Episode 124 - Second Is the New Third
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here, and it will bring you some chuckles. John and Darren come out with guns ablaze to start this week's ...
Episode 122 - With Seattle Kraken AGM Jason Botterill
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! Before you ask, the guys recorded this episode on Monday of this week, so the news of John Forslund's hiring by the Kraken and R...
Episode 121 - The Blue Pants Are Heinous - with Ryan Clark, Kraken Beat Writer for The Athletic
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very fun and mega-sized episode of Sound Of Hockey this week, as the guys welcome Ryan Clark, Seattle Kraken beat writer/national writer for Th...
Episode 119 - One Barrel at a Time
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
**DISCLAIMER: Sound Of Hockey recorded this episode on the morning of Wednesday, January 6th, before the events that transpired at the United States C...
Episode 118 - Smell Ya Later, 2020
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a terrible year. Come say goodbye to it with the good fellows at Sound Of Hockey, who have been here with you through it all. On this ...
Episode 117 - Featuring Lamont Buford, Seattle Kraken's VP of Live Entertainment & Game Presentation
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, big-time episode this week on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! The guys welcome Lamont Buford, VP of Live Entertainment and Game Presentation for the...
Episode 116 - Goalie Gear Controversy, Featuring Lisa Dillman of The Athletic
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey guys welcome a fantastic guest this week in the great Lisa Dillman, Senior Writer covering the Los Angeles Kings for The Athletic....
Episode 115 - Local Man Talks About Weather
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here for a short but sweet episode this week. First, John, Andy, and Darren discuss the latest on the NHL's retur...
Episode 114 - Diving Into Expansion
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast goes deep into the world of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft. As you may have seen on soundofhockey.com...
Episode 112 - Featuring Derek Ryan of the Calgary Flames
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! This is a fun episode that features Spokane, Washington's own Derek Ryan! The Calgary Flames center has had a fascinating ...
Episode 109 - Featuring the Seattle Kraken Braintrust - Namita Nandakumar and Dani Chu
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Big-time guests on Sound of Hockey this week, as not one but two brilliant minds from the Seattle Kraken's analytics department join the show for a fu...
Episode 107 - With BEST FRIEND OF THE POD Chris Peters + Matthew Rempe of the Seattle Thunderbirds
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NHL DRAFT DAY IS UPON US! Sound of Hockey is here to get you fully prepared for the NHL Draft, which will take place virtually on the evening of Tuesd...
Episode 106 - The Corey Perry Hat Trick - Featuring Seth Jarvis and Gage Goncalves
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Lightning are your Stanley Cup Champions, and the guys from Sound Of Hockey have a lot of opinions about it. On this week's episod...
Episode 105 - Expired... Expired... Expired - FEATURING LINDA COHN!!!
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WHOA! This is a BIG episode! Not only is this one of the longest episodes Sound Of Hockey has ever done, it also features one of the biggest-named gue...
Episode 103 - It's Getting Smoky Out There
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It happened again… Darren has experienced more travel woes - this time wildfire related - and he is back to share about it in “Storytime with Darr...
Episode 102 - Run Through A Wall with Jonny Greco, SVP of Live Entertainment for Seattle Kraken
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whoa! Get ready for a HIGH ENERGY interview with Jonny Greco, the newly hired SVP, Live Entertainment and Game Presentation for the Seattle Krak...
Episode 98 - Featuring Tod Leiweke, Seattle Kraken CEO
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MAJOR GUEST ALERT!! It's a BIG-TIME episode this week, as the guys welcome Mr. Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Seattle Kraken. You will hear from a side...
Episode 96 - LET'S GO KRAKEN!
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! It's here! We are the Seattle Kraken! The guys recorded this week's Sound of Hockey episode on Monday, but intentionally held off on ...
Episode 95 - New Team Name Idea: Seattle Planets (Not Really)
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's probably stated almost weekly, but seriously, super fun episode this week! John, Andy, and Darren have a lot to talk about, as there's been...
Episode 94 - Crafting the Inaugural Crapweasels Squad
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hockey is *almost* back, as news has broken this week that a new collective bargaining agreement and return to play plan could be ratified in the comi...
Episode 92 - Hub City "Fever"
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of news to discuss on this week's Sound of Hockey, both locally and nationally. First, Andy gives an update on what's happening with the WH...
Episode 91 - Get Off My Lawn, Car Dealerships
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Sound of Hockey, Darren is quite frustrated by his experience buying his first car through a car dealership, and he gives his two cents...
Episode 89 - Featuring Stu Barnes
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recognizing all that's happening in the world right now, the guys get a bit emotional on this week's episode of Sound of Hockey. It's been quite the w...
Episode 88 - Returning to Play?
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sound of Hockey gets back to its roots this week, with a more straight-forward episode to appease the die-hard SOH listeners. Lots of banter about the...
Episode 87 - The "Quote Unquote" Episode - Featuring a "Special Guest"
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Very fun episode this week, as Sound of Hockey overuses the phrase "quote unquote," and welcomes a "special guest" to the podcast. The "special ...
Episode 86 - Settling the Team Puppy Score? - Featuring Annie Pankowski
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sound of Hockey welcomes another awesome guest this week, as World Champion (Team USA) and NCAA Champion (Wisconsin), Annie Pankowski joins the show.&...
Episode 85 - Seattle Murder Hornets? Featuring Steve Konowalchuk
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Sound of Hockey, John, Andy, and Darren welcome 14-year NHL veteran and former coach of the Seattle Thunderbirds, Steve Konowalchuk. St...
Episode 84 - Featuring Scott Burnside of The Athletic
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Man, the big-time guests just keep on rolling in during this quarantine period. This week, Sound of Hockey welcomes an incredibly well-respected and g...
Episode 82 - Note of Clarification - Featuring Alexander True
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest Sound of Hockey, John, Andy, and Darren welcome their first guest calling in from another continent, as new San Jose Shark, Alexander Tr...
Episode 81 - Trying to Be Legit - Featuring Brenden Dillon
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Big-time interview with a big-time guest this week, as Sound of Hockey welcomes current Washington Capital and former San Jose Shark, Dallas Star, and...