The Growth of Gourde

Director of player development for the Kraken, Jeff Tambellini, joins Ian Furness, Alison Lukan and Brett Festerling to recap Jani Nyman’s recent 12-game stint with the Kraken and the progress of the progress in Coachella Valley, and some of the new faces that will be joining the Firebirds as they close out their regular season.

Hard work and sacrifice run in the Kartye family, and that's exactly how Tye Kartye made his dream of playing in the NHL a reality.

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Jamie Oleksiak grew up in a family of athletes and forged his own path to the NHL. But off the ice, Oleksiak finds a balance in life between spending time outdoors and reading history books.

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In his 11 years in the NHL, Andre Burakovsky has grown from a young prospect with sky-high potential to a clutch playoff performer and a seasoned veteran with Two Stanley Cups to show for his efforts. He's battled devastating injuries while adapting his role across the league, but it's always been his unique personality and playful spirit that's made Andre a truly one-of-a-kind player and teammate. KHN's Piper Shaw gives us a look into the mind of #95, and what it's like Being Burky.

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Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer dive into the mental battle of being a goaltender at the highest level.

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Kraken player development coach Katelyn Parker shares her journey from a youth hockey player growing up in Washington to working alongside a team of remarkable women here in Seattle.

Jessica Campbell shares stories about how hockey has always been part of her life and what hockey means to her.

Ron Francis joins Alison Lukan and Ian Furness on the KHN pregame show to discuss last week's trade deadline and the team's outlook heading into the final stretch of the season.

Ryker Evans’ hockey journey started young. As an undersized youth player diagnosed with celiac disease, Evans overcame these challenges on his way to becoming a staple of the Kraken blue line.

Lauren Roydch-Eberle walks KHN's Alison Lukan through Jordan Eberle's Favorite Things basket. Plus, One Roof Foundation Social Impact Coordinator Rosemary Dinh talks about the importance of this fun initiative.

From being drafted 14th overall to hoisting the Stanley Cup in St. Louis, veteran Jaden Schwartz has found a home as a leader with the Seattle Kraken.

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KHN's Alison Lukan sits down for a chat with Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell.

Jordan Eberle shares how he balances fatherhood with being a professional athlete.

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Matty Beniers' mom, Christine, joins Piper Shaw to discuss Matty's childhood, the sacrifices of being a hockey parent, and the advice that she shares with her son.

Kraken assistant coach Bob Woods discusses his transition from player to coach, what he finds rewarding and his relationship with the players.

Adam Larsson has stood as a stoic, steady force on the Kraken’s blue line since the very beginning of the Seattle Kraken franchise. Kraken broadcaster Piper Shaw dives into Larsson’s professional hockey career and how he’s endeared himself to his teammates and fans alike.

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Our junior analyst Olivia chatted during pregame with Alison, Brett, and Ian about the Kraken and her hockey journey.

How do Kraken players balance game days with play dates? Kraken broadcaster Piper Shaw asked the Kraken Dads about adjusting their lives as their families have grown and how they manage to be active Dads and active athletes.

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Meet Tim Ohashi and Brady Morgan, the quick-clipping and sharp-witted pair responsible for not only helping the Seattle Kraken coaches make informed, but rapid decisions in-game, but also for scouting opponents, providing visual feedback to players, and so much more. Kraken Hockey Network broadcaster Piper Shaw brings us behind the locker room doors and into the Kraken’s video room for a look into Ohashi and Morgan’s process during the Kraken’s memorable 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators.

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KHN's Alison Lukan sits down with Kraken goaltending coach Steve Briere on this edition of From The Front Office.

Kraken broadcaster Piper Shaw shares the story of how winger Brandon Tanev’s work and wit have allowed him to carve out a role for himself in the NHL as an every-gamer for the last decade.

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Kraken general manager Ron Francis joins the pregame show to chat with John Forslund about the road trip and the status of injured forwards Jordan Eberle and Yanni Gourde.

Though Matty Beniers was born and raised in the Boston, Massachusetts area, the majority of his time developing into the hockey player he is today was in the state of Michigan. Kraken Hockey Network broadcaster Piper Shaw shares the story behind the beginnings of the Seattle Kraken’s first ever choice.

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Kraken Hockey Network broadcaster Piper Shaw shares a look into the voyage of Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Vince Dunn, and how food and family have fueled the passionate player and person that he is today.

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Danish Winger Oliver Bjorkstrand was nicknamed the “The Maestro” long before he was a member of the Seattle Kraken. Columbus's former Head of Scouting, Bob Strumm noticed the play of a young Bjorkstrand in Denmark and encouraged the Portland Winterhawks (WHL) to give Oliver a look for the import draft. Strumm said Oliver's playmaking and possession game let him control games, almost like a conductor. Kraken Hockey Network broadcaster Piper Shaw offers a look into Oliver’s unique talents and how several aspects of his journey have come full circle.

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