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An NHL fan’s guide to the WHL
When I moved to Seattle 14 years ago, I signed up for a partial season ticket package of the Seattle Thunderbirds. I didn’t really know what level the Thunderbirds were in the hockey hierarchy. I just wanted to watch hockey. Originally, I thought it was an interesting hybrid of minor league and semi-pro league hockey […]
WEEKEND READING, LISTENING, AND VIEWING 2018-11-09
LOCAL Two-Man Advantage podcast: Dave Tippett explains why he won’t coach Seattle expansion team – Tippett reveals that he will not be the future coach of the NHL Seattle hockey club. Seattle Hockey Partners hires former Vancouver Canucks exec as Chief Operating Officer – NHL Seattle group adds another key executive, Victor de Bonis Oak View […]
Sound of Hockey Episode 9 – Movies and Goalies and Kings, Oh My!
On the latest episode of Sound of Hockey, John, Andy, and Darren start by sharing their heartfelt love for Brad Marchand, who recently pulled yet another interesting stunt to get himself in hot water. On the Seattle front, John confesses that he’s never seen The Mighty Ducks, when sharing about the upcoming SIFF film festival […]
University of Washington Hockey – What Is It?
It may not be common knowledge, but believe it or not the University of Washington Husky Club Hockey team has been around since 1921. In this post, we explain the UW Husky Club Hockey program with help from Head Coach Matt Cleeton, Assistant Coach/team alumni Jordan Fitzgibbon, and current player Evan Reeve. The Team UW […]
Sound of Hockey Episode 8 – Hockey Hugfest
This week, Andy, John, and Darren start with a nice discussion about John Tortorella’s latest rant, this one regarding the newfound softness of the NHL. They then slide into some Seattle talk, specifically about the news that the NHL already has 2020 realignment on the radar to accommodate the new team, as well as that […]
NHL October Attendance Report
Below are some insights into NHL attendance through October. This is not intended to disrespect any franchises or fan bases. This is simply visualizing publically shared data in a concise manner. Attendance alone is only one metric used when evaluating the financial success of a sports franchise. Ticket prices, sponsorships, and TV agreements can greatly […]
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