Kraken Home Ice – Season 1
Episodes
Dan Bylsma / Ron Francis
In the series premiere, Paul Silvi previews the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken season and interviews new head coach Dan Bylsma and general manager Ron Francis about their expectations for the team.
Jessica Campbell / Brandon Montour
Jessica Campbell makes history as the first woman to coach in the NHL and Brandon Montour makes his debut with the Kraken.
Brandon Tanev / Alison Lukan
Brandon Tanev breaks down his road to the NHL and Kraken TV analyst Alison Lukan explains her approach to data-driven storytelling.
Yanni Gourde / Chandler Stephenson
Yanni Gourde shares his perspective on the team’s identity and new free agent arrival Chandler Stephenson recounts his NHL career.
Jordan Eberle / John Forslund
Newly-minted Kraken captain Jordan Eberle looks back on his 15-year career and TV broadcaster John Forslund discusses his transition to Seattle.
Adam Larsson / Joey Daccord
Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson shares his perspective as a veteran leader and goaltender Joey Daccord shares the inspiration behind his unique mask designs.
Common Thread / Jared McCann
Kraken staff express the significance of their Common Thread theme nights, including Military Appreciation and Hockey Fights Cancer, and forward Jared McCann achieves major franchise milestones.
Daniel Sprong / Eddie Olczyk
Daniel Sprong returns for his second stint with the Kraken and broadcaster Eddie Olczyk recalls his battle with cancer and the importance of the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
Joey Daccord / Kraken Broadcasters
Goalie Joey Daccord recalls his path to the NHL and why he wants to give back while TV analyst Eddie Olczyk talks about his relationship with fellow broadcasters John Forslund and J.T. Brown.
Philipp Grubauer / Heroes of the Deep
Get to know Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer off the ice and see how the team’s Heroes of the Deep program strengthens the community.
David Bonderman / Brett Festerling
Chris Egan hosts as the Kraken mourn the loss of founding owner David Bonderman and Brett Festerling traces his hockey career to his new role as a Kraken TV analyst.
Shane Wright / EBUG
Kraken forward Shane Wright develops into an NHL regular and the team’s emergency backup goaltender (EBUG) talks about being game-ready on a moment’s notice.
Best Moments of 2024
In a special episode, Paul Silvi takes a look back at the Kraken’s best moments of 2024, including interviews with Brandon Tanev, Dan Bylsma, John Forslund, Philipp Grubauer, and Jessica Campbell.
Kaapo Kakko / PWHL Takeover Tour
Newly acquired forward Kaapo Kakko settles into to his new Kraken role and the PWHL Takeover Tour arrives in Seattle to showcase women’s professional hockey.
Jaden Schwartz / Women’s Hockey
Jaden Schwartz opens up about his leadership role with the Kraken and fans turn out in support of expanding women’s pro hockey to Seattle.
Andre Burakovsky / Oliver Bjorkstrand
Andre Burakovsky makes off-ice adjustments to improve his on-ice performance and Oliver Bjorkstrand makes his hockey career a family affair.
Josh Mahura / Steve Briere
Defenseman Josh Mahura brings a physical brand of hockey to the Kraken blue line and goaltending coach Steve Briere breaks down the tactical and mental aspects of the position.
The Top Line / Moms Mic’d Up
The team’s top line of Schwartz, Beniers and Kakko talk about the keys to their success and a Kraken player’s mom is “mic’d up” as she cheers for her son on the ice.
4 Nations Face-Off / Bob Woods
The NHL takes a midseason break to showcase an international competition and Kraken assistant coach Bob Woods lays out his perspective on coaching the defense.
Favorite Stories of the Season
With the Kraken on a break for 4 Nations Face-Off, the Home Ice crew recap their favorite stories of the season, including forward Shane Wright’s track to the NHL and broadcaster Eddie Olczyk’s path to Seattle.
Tye Kartye / Video Coaches
Undrafted forward Tye Kartye discusses his unorthodox path to the NHL and Kraken video coach Tim Ohashi explains the importance of monitoring replays during a game.
Eberle Returns / Sports Star of the Year
Kraken captain Jordan Eberle talks about his return an unprecedented injury and Seattle Sports Star of the Year honors Jessica Campbell and Joey Daccord.
NHL Trade Deadline
Following the trades of Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Brandon Tanev, Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma talks about what it’s like for players joining new teams.
Michael Eyssimont / Roster Development
Newly acquired forward Michael Eyssimont reflects on his arrival in Seattle and Kraken GM Ron Francis opens up about his plans for the future of the team’s roster.
Coachella Valley Call-ups / Piper Shaw
Players who split time between the NHL and AHL describe the life of a two-way player and Kraken broadcaster Piper Shaw talks about what led her to a unique role.
Berkly Catton / Ryker Evans
Kraken prospect Berkly Catton marks a major milestone with the Spokane Chiefs and defenseman Ryker Evans reflects on his NHL path after playing in his 100th career game.
Jordan Eberle / Andre Burakovsky
Newly named Kraken captain Jordan Eberle opens up about his rare injury and journey back to action, and forward Andre Burakovsky discusses life on and off the ice.
Jamie Oleksiak / Kaapo Kakko
Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak describes his upbringing in a competitive household full of athletes and forward Kaapo Kakko talks about finding his place in Seattle.
Season Highlights & Player Awards
In the season finale, head coach Dan Bylsma reflects on a year of ups and down as Kraken players are presented with team awards, including Fan Favorite going to Brandon Montour.