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This Seattle radio keeps Kraken the Ice!




Per social media just in:

"A winning partnership continues! 

" The @SeattleKraken and @933KJR through @iHeartMedia Seattle have announced a multi-year extension of their broadcast partnership." 

I have to add as a personal opinion that listening to hockey on radio is very very difficult unless you're watching the TV broadcast at the same time. 

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  1. MartinAugust 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM

    Hockey, baseball, and basketball have never appealed to me and as a matter of fact neither has watching them. If I’m going to watch anything, it’ll be football and then only if I’m really bored and then not for long . Call me a wuss but I’m a happy old wuss.

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  2. IDC9August 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM

    Good to hear that KJR will be continuing its broadcast partnership with the Kraken. Hockey might not be the easiest sport to listen to without watching the television broadcast at the same time, having the option to be able to at least listen to the game is better than nothing.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2026 at 2:22 PM

    The Kraken haven't been good on the ice. But much like the local MLB team, their broadcasts on both radio and tv are top shelf good. Although, I think the Mariners tv broadcasts this season have taken a big step backwards in both talent and production value. Maybe the Kraken grabbed all the good production people.

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    1. Wayne LAugust 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM

      I think the Kraken did make off with some good people. I have never listened to Kraken games on radio. I'm sure they're good, but just don't buy hockey or soccer or radio. Hard to visualize the field or rink without the TV games.

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    2. Mike B BarerAugust 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM

      I understand what you are saying, but to keep a foothold in this market, you need maximum exposure.

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  4. Wayne LAugust 28, 2026 at 3:36 PM

    For sure. It's just a personal dislike for hockey on radio.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 29, 2026 at 8:51 AM

    Me wonders.... if there is a Sonics element to both the radio with KJR and tv with Tegna contracts. Same ownership for both NHL and NBA

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