Seattle Kraken’s Best of the Bounty During Season One
The Radio Team
Everett Fitzhugh, Dave Tomlinson, and Mike Benton round out a new broadcast crew rivaling the most storied in the league. Everett’s excitement, Dave’s playing experience, and Mike’s work ethic (a local hire from the Everett Silvertips) make for a winning combination. They were both knowledgeable and entertaining.
Mike Benton hosting a Kraken Audio Network intermission break inside The Greenhouse.
Matthew Beniers
After a trip with Michigan to the NCAA Frozen Four, the Seattle Kraken’s first-ever draft pick matched the local hype and then some. With nine points in Seattle’s final 10 games, Matty Beniers was on pace for 73 points in a full year. That’s 23 more than 50 point season leader Jared McCann! He’s very relieved to be back in a climate similar to his East Coast home. Among his comments was this nugget:
“I finally have some seafood again that I can eat- unlike Michigan, I didn’t really have that. So that’s honestly been great. Like, oh, I can eat the clam chowder here! That’s been honestly huge… it’s somewhat similar to Boston and gives me that home feeling.”
Yanni Gourde
Eberle was the All-Star, McCann the scorer, Tanev the fan favorite, but Yanni Gourde is the glue. The grinder on the PK, the grinner during fights, and the go-getter winning both Seattle Kraken team and fan-voted awards for year one. He ranked in the Kraken top three for goals, assists, points, game-winning goals, power play goals, shot percentage, and faceoff wins.
Voted on by players, #SeaKraken Alternate Captain Yanni Gourde wins the Guyle Fielder Award which goes to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, hustle and dedication. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/djl3eWSrko
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) April 30, 2022