Sound Of Hockey is brought to you by SoundOfHockey.com. This show is a general hockey podcast - produced for and by hockey fans - which features news and discussion surrounding the Seattle Kraken, and the sport in Seattle and the rest of the Pacific Northwest (the... Sound... area. Get it?). Plus, you'll hear great interviews, banter, and segments regarding the latest from all around the hockey world. John Barr, Andy Eide, and Darren Brown are three Seattle-based hockey minds who are here to ...
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After a one-week hiatus, two of the three Sound Of Hockey hosts, John and Darren, return to help you through the dog days of summer. In this episode, they tease an important SOH event that's coming down the pike on Sept. 7, so mark your calendar! They also go Down on the Farm, give some housekeeping-type updates, and then play a spirited game of Bu…
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Ep. 297 - Featuring Chris Smith of Icethetics AND King 5 IN STUDIO!
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It’s another super fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as the guys welcome Chris Smith of Icethetics fame. Coincidentally, Chris is ALSO the Creative Director at King 5, the new TV home for the Seattle Kraken. Tons of jersey and Kraken broadcast talk in this episode, including a draft of the guys’ favorite jerseys of all time. Segments incl…
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Ep. 296 - With Kraken Organist Benny Drawbars IN STUDIO!
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For an offseason episode during a period of almost zero Seattle Kraken news, this one may go down in the books as one of the all-time greats. Kraken organist Benny Drawbars joins John, Curtis, and Darren in BarrDown Studios, and he comes well equipped with musical instruments that get put to good use. The guys also do a little Kraken talk, intervie…
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Ep. 295 - Pocket Pack Upgrade - Featuring Oscar Fisker Mølgaard
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The Seattle Kraken news machine is starting to slow down, but there were plenty of odds and ends to tie up on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week. To start the show, John gives Darren a very thoughtful gift. Then, the guys drift to Kraken news for quite a while, before hitting their interview with forward prospect Oscar Fisker Mølgaard. The promi…
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Ep. 294 - Revisiting Our Feelings - Featuring Tyson Jugnauth
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It's been a HUGE week for the Seattle Kraken, with many MANY headline-making moves, plus Development Camp. The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed on everything you need to know. Plus, the guys are revisiting their feelings on the recent Kraken free-agent signings. They also interview Kraken prospect Tyson Jugnauth and hustle t…
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Ep. 293.5 - EMERGENCY POD! Big Kraken free agency day, NHL Draft reactions
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The Seattle Kraken have had a busy few days, drafting eight new prospects over the weekend and then signing two players, Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson, to huge contracts on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren got together to give their reactions to these many moves. While this isn't the standard format for a Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys…
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With the Stanley Cup awarded to the Florida Panthers and the Coachella Valley Firebirds having lost in the Calder Cup Finals in devastating fashion, the offseason is OFFICIALLY here. But, things will take off very quickly over the next few days for the Seattle Kraken and the rest of the NHL, as the Draft hits, then free agency and development camps…
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Ep. 292 - Mailbag, Male Pattern Baldness, Calder Cup / Stanley Cup Finals getting interesting
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The final rounds of playoff hockey at both the NHL and AHL levels have gotten quite interesting, with the Coachella Valley Firebirds snagging a 2-1 lead over the Hershey Bears and the Edmonton Oilers staying alive and forcing Game 6 against the Florida Panthers. Lots of talk about those series in this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, plus a …
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On the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys discuss the latest Kraken-related headlines, including assistant coach Jay Leach moving on and what it means for the organization. Plus, plenty of Coachella Valley Firebirds talk, as they prepare for a rematch of last season's AHL Calder Cup Final against the Hershey Bears. Also in this episode, the g…
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On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcasts, one of the hosts isn't feeling too enthusiastic at first, but then he turns that frown upside down when games and hijinks ensue. The guys try out a new game called "Read Into It?" before heading Down on the Farm and even Way Down on the Farm. Next they discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Final and play …
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Ep. 289 - Featuring new Kraken coach, Dan Bylsma
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What an episode this is! With Curtis out of town, John and Darren sprung into action upon the news breaking that Dan Bylsma was getting hired by the Seattle Kraken. At Bylsma's introductory press conference on Tuesday, the guys interviewed the new bench boss, who remains in the midst of a deep playoff run in the AHL. It's an incredibly fun intervie…
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Ep. 288 - Featuring Evan Pivnick, the voice of the Firebirds
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It's a lengthy and very fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week. On this one, John, Curtis, and Darren welcome Evan Pivnick, the voice of the AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds, to the show. Evan has some great stories about his time as a broadcaster and firsthand insight about the Firebirds current playoff run. Meanwhile, the guys are bec…
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It's Sound Of Hockey Prospect Week, so this week, Darren went to Coachella Valley and chatted with Seattle Kraken forward prospect David Goyette. They discussed his hockey journey, his experiences playing as a pro so far, and life in the desert. Also on this episode, an extensive "Down on the Farm," and Darren sings not once, but twice. Other segme…
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We asked, and you answered! It's a brand new Mailbag episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! On this one, Curtis, John, and Darren field a LOT of your questions, from offseason Kraken plans to mascot debates. Lots of hijinks and thoughtful conversation in this one. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
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This episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is a little different than most in terms of its structure. After some discussion about the disputed report from ESPN about the nature of Dave Hakstol's firing, the guys discuss some general hockey headlines before diving into a Kraken "Post-Mortem." That makes up the bulk of the episode, with topics rangi…
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Ep. 284.5 - EMERGENCY EPISODE! Dave Hakstol has been fired by the Seattle Kraken
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The Seattle Kraken relieved the only head coach in franchise history, Dave Hakstol, of his duties on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren decided to get together to give their quick takes and try to figure out where general manager Ron Francis will look next. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
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Ep. 284 - Featuring Troy Bodie, Firebirds VP, Business and Hockey Ops
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The Seattle Kraken season is finally over, and there's a LOT to unpack on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. First, the guys break down the locker clean out days, including Ron Francis' end-of-season availability. They also discuss the recent news of the Kraken moving their TV broadcast to an "over-the-air" option. Then, John and D…
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It's been a tough season for the Seattle Kraken, who seem to be closing it out with a whimper. One this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John, Curtis, and Darren are trying to find reasons to be positive, even as this team has gotten them down. Lots more prospect talk on this one and consideration of what we can look forward to for next seas…
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A disappointing season is winding down for the Seattle Kraken, but the Sound Of Hockey guys still have plenty to talk about on their latest episode. In this one, a breakdown of Shane Wright's impressive hot streak, plus lots of prospect talk in Down on the Farm. Other segments include: You Don't See That Every Day Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the We…
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Ep. 281 - Talkin' About the Kraken "Kids"
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This is a nice, quick little episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, with plenty of discussion about the Kraken "kids" that were called up recently from the Coachella Valley Firebirds. On this one, you'll get a breakdown of recent games, plus an update on what's been happening for Kraken prospects in the European leagues. Segments include: Down on …
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The guys are fresh off a trip to Vegas, Arizona, and Coachella Valley, and Darren road the Zamboni, so all things considered, they're quite chipper for this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Plus, the Kraken finally broke their miserable eight-game losing streak, which brought back some semblance of positivity. Lots of fun trip recapping and …
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Ep. 279 - Everett Fitzhugh IN STUDIO, plus Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton interviews
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It's a PACKED mega episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, with Kraken radio play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh in studio for the entirety of the episode. Also featured in this episode is two fantastic interviews with Kraken prospects Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton. The mood is bad after a terrible week for Seattle, but there's some inc…
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It was a big week at a variety of hockey levels, from high school hockey all the way up to the NHL, where the trade deadline passed, Jordan Eberle hit 1,000 games, and the Seattle Kraken lost in miserable fashion to the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys break all of that down and more, and they go around the league for a game of "Interesting or Carry …
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For this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys recorded Tuesday night and predicted what would happen in advance of the Friday NHL trade deadline. Lots of good chatter in this one about the Kraken, who have been playing well, plus prospect talk and segments that include Weekly One-Timers, You Don't See That Every Day, and Tweets of the W…
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Ep. 276 - Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw IN STUDIO! #TheExperience
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This one gets off the rails very quickly, as both halves of #TheExperience, Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw are in studio for the entire episode! It makes for an incredibly fun extended episode, with plenty of laughs, debates, arguments, and anecdotes. Topics range from Andre Burakovsky's improved play with the Kraken to Piper's large cat to the differ…
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The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Seattle Kraken front office will have decisions to make. Will the team win enough in the next two weeks to convince Ron Francis to keep the group together? In this episode, the guys discuss that, plus the past week of play for the Kraken. Also, some discussion of Darren's University of Washington …
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As the Kraken hold onto their season by a thread, the boys are back to do some more crow talk, after Darren's crow-related complaints last week sparked lots of discussion. Seattle had two terrible games out of their All-Star / bye week break but bounced back with a shootout win against the Islanders. How long before they're forced to sell? Also on …
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With the Kraken still on break, the guys decided to do a mega Mailbag on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This is an extended show, with plenty of insights about the big news that broke around the league this past week and eventually a solid 30-plus minutes of Curtis, John, and Darren answering questions from listeners. Aside fro…
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The All-Star break is here for the Seattle Kraken, who had a rough last game before the long hiatus, losing to the lowly San Jose Sharks. The boys talk about what that loss meant and how the up-and-down week could impact the team's playoff chances. After lots of Kraken talk, the guys go Down on the Farm, then do some shaming. They also talk about t…
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The boys are back in studio for this episode, and John and Darren popped over to Chicago Blackhawks practice on Wednesday to catch up with Ryan Donato. It's a relatively brief chat, but it's great to hear from the fan-favorite former Seattle Kraken. Also in this episode, a high level of shenanigans, including Darren talking about his harrowing arri…
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Things *WERE* going swimmingly for the Seattle Kraken, but then they hit a big bump in the road with illnesses and injuries hitting all at once. Fortunately, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a fantastic interview this week with long-time NHL goalie and TNT analyst, Brian Boucher. It's a fantastic interview. Also on this week's episode, Weekly One-Ti…
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What a fun run this has been for the Kraken, led by goaltender Joey Daccord. John, Curtis, and Darren break down everything they've seen from Seattle's goaltender and consider the improving depth of the team with Jaden Schwartz now back in the lineup. Also in this episode, a fair dose of WJC wrap-up, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets …
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Ep. 268 - With Alison Lukan IN STUDIO! Plus, quick hits with Joey Daccord, Yanni Gourde, and Tomas Tatar
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The boys are on a high after the Winter Classic, and things get even better on this one, because Alison Lukan joined them IN STUDIO for the entire episode. Come for the analysis, stay for the laughs, of which there are many. Also on this episode, Darren chatted with Joey Daccord and Yanni Gourde before the Winter Classic, and then Tomas Tatar on We…
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Ep. 267.75 - Featuring Nick Cotsonika, Columnist for NHL.com
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Just too much Winter Classic content! We wanted to make sure we got this out before the big event on New Year's Day, so here's an incredibly fun interview with our very good friend, Nick Cotsonika. Enjoy!
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Ep. 267.5 - Featuring Steve Mayer, NHL Chief Content Officer
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What a fun conversation with Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer for the National Hockey League. Darren and John sat down with Steve, who oversees all of the league's tentpole events, at T-Mobile Park in advance of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic. You will enjoy this!
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Ep. 267 - Good for the Vibes, Good for the Standings (Featuring SHIFTY!)
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The circus has arrived! The Winter Classic is just a few days away, and the Seattle Kraken are cruising at just the right time, with three straight wins and a seven-game point streak. The guys break it all down and share what has been working for the team lately. Also in this episode, John and Darren chatted with Shifty, the goalie mask painter who…
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It's the holiday season, and the Sound Of Hockey guys have gripes. So, in the spirit of Festivus, they air their grievances with one another and beyond on this episode of the SOH Podcast. Thankfully, the mood around the Seattle Kraken has improved a bit since the team's eight-game losing streak ended. Plenty of talk about the team's trade for Tomas…
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The Kraken won a game, and all is right in the world. Check in with Curtis, John, and Darren, as they talk through what was going wrong during the eight-game skid for the Seattle Kraken, as well as what they did in their win over Florida to get back in the W column. This episode features a robust WJC-centric Down on the Farm, plus lots of Goalie Ge…
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Things are going very badly for the Seattle Kraken, who have lost five games in a row. On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys officially engage the panic button and spend a good chunk of the show discussing the levers the team can still pull to salvage this season. After plenty of passionate Kraken talk, John, Curtis, and Darren t…
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Ep. 263 - Featuring Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies
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This is a super fun and interesting episode that takes John and Darren back to their pre-Kraken days, when they were interviewing folks from all over the hockey world. On this episode, they welcome Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies, author of the new book, Legacy on Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth. Geoffrion has a fascinating sto…
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Ep. 262 - Winter Classic Jerseys OFFICIALLY Revealed, Turkey Sandwich
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It's Thanksgiving week, and the boys are feeling festive. This is a fun episode, as John, Curtis, and Darren break down what's been happening with the Seattle Kraken, Darren sings some songs, and the boys discuss both teams' Winter Classic uniforms. Darren and Curtis went to Vancouver over the weekend, so plenty of discussion about Darren's antics …
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Ep. 261.5 - Featuring Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky
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Darren is in Vancouver for Canucks versus Kraken, so he checks in with in-game radio announcers Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky. It's a fun chat about life on the road in the NHL, Al's WHL days, and Everett's struggle with hotel pillows. Plus, plenty of Kraken talk. Enjoy!
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Ep. 261 - Vibes Are Bad (And We Recorded This BEFORE the Game in Edmonton)
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The vibes of the Seattle Kraken are notably bad right now. They can't seem to buy themselves a win, and they're heading very much in the wrong direction. The guys recorded this one before Wednesday's loss to Edmonton, and they were already feeling pretty down about how things had been going for Seattle. In this episode, lots of discussion about wha…
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Ep. 260 - Featuring Chet Buchanan, Kraken PA Announcer
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What a fun episode this is! John and Darren are in Denver for Kraken versus Avalanche, but they also interviewed Chet Buchanan before Seattle's game against Nashville last week. It is an insanely fun interview. Also in this episode, the guys break down the Predators, Flames, and Coyotes games, then go Down on the Farm. After the interview, they shi…
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The boys recorded the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast on Halloween night, so there's a slightly spookier mood to this one than usual. And while the mood in BarrDown Studios is spooky, the mood surrounding the Kraken has gotten a bit brighter after their 2-1-1 road trip. John, Darren, and Curtis break down the games against Carolina, F…
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On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John and Darren break down the latest Kraken news through their overtime win in Detroit on Tuesday. While it seems Seattle is getting close to breaking out, the Ranger game left a sour taste and a key player with a long-term injury. Segments this week include: Goalie Gear Corner You Don't See That Every Day B…
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The Kraken are four games into the season, and things haven't gone their way thus far. As such, the vibes haven't been particularly high. In sympathy, Curtis and John's voices are both very much broken, but they do their best in this one to fight through. Tune in to find out which host doesn't make it all the way through. On this episode, the guys …
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John and Darren are back from Vegas, where they were carousing and carrying on and also covering the Seattle Kraken opener against the Golden Knights. Unsurprisingly, they are cooked after a long and busy weekend. But, they make it through this episode with plenty of overreactions to that first game and lukewarm takes. In this episode, the guys als…
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Ep. 255 - Featuring Pierre-Edouard Bellemare
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On this week's episode, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare brings one of the most fun player interviews (32:53-44:48) in the history of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This guy is going to be a fan favorite for Kraken fans, and if you listen to him on this episode, you will find out why. Aside from the interview, lots of Kraken talk between John, Curtis, and Da…
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Ep. 254 - Featuring Adam Larsson and Kailer Yamamoto
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The Kraken are back! They've now played a split-squad pre-season game against the Calgary Flames, which revealed plenty of new information about Seattle's prospects. In this episode, John and Darren break down what they saw from those prospects. They also welcome two big-time guests in Adam Larsson (31:28- 37:40) and Kailer Yamamoto (37:40-45:52) f…
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