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The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Seattle Kraken overtime loss at Carolina Hurricanes, October 26th, 2023
The Seattle Kraken came out strong against the Carolina Hurricanes out on the road, but failed to properly close out the game as the Kraken fell in overtime to only collect the one point. Goaltender Joey Daccord was a major bright spot in a very bizarre game.
Kraken swallowed by storm in overtime loss to Hurricanes
In the second game of their current four-game road trip, the Seattle Kraken once again went to overtime, this time falling as the Carolina Hurricanes prevailed. The Kraken failed to keep the Hurricanes on a losing streak, failing to score a goal after the first period.
#JayInTheCity - Jay Martin Jr. Takes In The Timeless Specatacle of the O’Jays
I recently had the incredible opportunity to witness a legendary performance by The O'Jays at the historic Paramount Theater in Seattle, and it was nothing short of an unforgettable experience. There's just something about authentic R&B music that transcends generations, and this night was a testament to that fact.
Keanna Pickett Announces Plans to Keep The Postman Open Following Recent Vandalism
I hope this message finds you well amidst what has been a shocking and challenging week. The events that have unfolded have had an undeniable impact on both myself and The Postman, and it has left me questioning the fairness of it all.
Meet Zaccharaya Wisdom - The First Black Draft Pick of the Seattle Kraken
On this week's episode of #Back2Besa, we met Zaccharya Wisdom - the first Black draft pick of the Seattle Kraken. Earlier this year we headed to the Kraken Development Camp to take a look at the newest members of Seattle’s hockey team, and connected with Wisdom to hear about his journey to the NHL.
Langston Interim Executive Director Ebony Arunga On Her Journey, Passion for the Space
Earlier this month, Trae Holiday was joined by the new Interim Executive Director of Langston Seattle, Ebony Arunga. They discussed her journey into the role, the collective community vision, and her goals for the organization.
The Team Behind The Team: The Seattle Kraken’s Off-Ice Stars
The Seattle Kraken organization is on the rise and thriving on and off the ice. Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to visit the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate to look behind the scenes and meet four employees at the top of their fields.
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Notes from the Kraken overtime win at the Red Wings, October 24th, 2023
A resilient Seattle Kraken team was able to overcome three third-period goals from the Detroit Red Wings, beating the red hot team from Motown in overtime thanks to Jordan Eberle's game winner. Here are the good, bad, and ugly takeaways from the win.
Jordan Eberle Hot-N-Ready overtime winner puts Kraken over Red Wings to open road trip
The Seattle Kraken opened up their four-game road trip with a victory over the red hot Detroit Red Wings, winning the game in overtime after Detroit scored three power play goals in the third period. It's not a pretty win for Seattle, but it's two points nonetheless.
Central District Business Owners Lead Community Safety Conversation Following Recent Violence
Led by local business owners, Central District community gathered for a conversation about community safety on Monday afternoon at Made Space following a wave of violence across the neighborhood and the city. Led by area business owners, community advocates, artists, residents and more were all present to propose and discuss possible solutions.
Support Black Restaurants on #NationalFoodDay
October 24th marks a special occasion for food enthusiasts across the nation - National Food Day. Below is are some of our favorite Black-owned restaurants to support today and all year-round. Make sure to comment what your favorite Black-owned restaurant is.
#BlackVoicesMatter - Black Journalists Celebrated at Annual Seattle Event
On Saturday, the Seattle Association of Black Journalists hosted their fourth annual Beyond The Byline event which celebrates the impacts of legendary Black Journalists in the city and provides an opportunity for community members and peers to connect and learn.
#BackstagePass - Go Behind The Scenes as Climate Pledge Arena Unveils Latest Food Offerings
Today is #NationalFoodDay and you know #Back2Besa Host Besa Gordon had to celebrate by trying the newest additions to the Climate Pledge Arena food roster.
Chino Y Chicano Podcast Joins Converge Media Family, Launches 100th Episode
Seattle’s iconic Chino Y Chicano Podcast is joining the Converge Media family. Along with the release of their 100th episode, hosts Enrique Cerna and Matt Chan announced the move on Monday.
King County Public Health’s Debra Berliner Speaks on Protecting Yourself Against COVID-19 Variants
Last week on #TheDayWithTrae, Trae Holiday was joined by Debra Berliner of Public Health Seattle & King County. In her role as the Immunizations Manager, she spoke on the importance of getting vaccinated and having accessible healthcare for people around the county.
#MotivationMonday - Seattle Kraken Photo Editor Liv Lyons is Chasing Dreams, Breaking Barriers, and Inspiring Others
Seattle Kraken Photo Editor Liv Lyons is an example of chasing dreams and breaking down barriers. Lyons has been creating space for Black women in the industry after she began shooting Mariners games at T-Mobile Park with Circling Seattle Sports just 18 months ago.
The Terrain Art Festival in Spokane Brings Artists From Around the World to the Pacific Northwest
Have you heard about Terrain? The annual one-night-only event in Spokane is one of the regions largest gatherings of artists from all over the world. Featuring nearly 400 artists, Terrain has firmly established its name as one of the top destinations for art lovers in the Pacific Northwest. Back2Besa host Besa Gordon headed across the state to check it out for herself.
Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky to miss 6-8 weeks with an upper body injury
The Seattle Kraken will lose another forward with a long-term injury, as Andre Burakovsky will miss approximately 6-8 weeks with what is being called an "upper body injury." The Kraken will be without a player that was their leading point scorer last season before he suffered a groin injury that ended his campaign immediately after the all-star break.
Light malfunction an omen for dysfunctional Kraken play in loss to Rangers
The Seattle Kraken fell to the New York Rangers, closing out a three-game homestand for Seattle. It was a bizarre night at Climate Pledge Arena as a light issue delayed the start of this contest, before the Kraken scored the opening goal of the game with a Justin Schultz blast. It was all Rangers from there, as New York scored the next four goals and Seattle failed to answer back.
PHOTOS: Besa Gordon Taps In at the Kraken Team Store to Get Set for the Season
It’s Kraken season and you know Back2Besa Host Besa Gordon had to head over to the Team shop to get her fit together ahead of the first home game of the year. She was joined by stylist Akia Ronai as she picked out some of the most fly apparel on offer.