Crank Up The Volume

PWHL fans—I just had a thought that could actually shift the vibe in NHL arenas.If you go to a game, wear your PWHL gear. If your team shares that arena, do it there too.

We’re not being disrespectful. We’re showing up in solidarity, making our fandom visible, and creating space for conversations that hockey needs.This is one of the easiest ways to support the league, support the culture, and remind people that women’s hockey belongs in every building.I’m doing it at the Kraken home opener. Who’s in?

#PWHL #PWHLFans #WomensHockey #HockeyCommunity #CrankUpTheVolume

Alicia dedicates today's episode, as part of Women's Equality Day, to a few of the women in Seattle sports business:

• Samantha Holloway - Seattle Kraken
• Melinda French Gates - One Roof Sports and Entertainment
• PWHL EVPs Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer
• Seattle Torrent Front Office / Meghan Turner
• Jen Barnes - Rough and Tumble Pub
• Beth Knox - Seattle Sports Commission

Alicia Crank checks in on what has been happening around the Torrent after a quiet stretch, from summer camps and ticket availability to the team’s press tour and the conversation around first-round pick Abbey Murphy. The episode also digs into fan reaction, the current mood in Seattle, and why this feels like a growing season for the roster and the fanbase.

Alicia Crank covers the offseason lull, upcoming schedule questions, the public appearances, and her perspective on the criticism around the team’s rollout.

Key topics

• In this episode, Alicia sets up the big offseason question: what comes next after a long stretch with very little activity around the team?
• She says the youth summer camp is wrapping up and the adult Learn to Play program for women and gender diverse players runs through August 30.
• Alicia notes that season tickets are still available and gives a few pricing examples, including lower bowl seats at $480 each for the season.
• She discusses uncertainty around the season schedule, saying the best guess is a start about a week later than last season, possibly around the first week of December.
• She frames the current period as a “growing season” for both the team and the fanbase, with new players arriving while longtime fans adjust to the evolving roster.
• Alicia addresses criticism that the press tour is a PR effort to repair Abbey Murphy’s reputation, arguing that the same appearances and media stops would have happened with any first-round pick.
• She shares that she has been able to observe the players in more informal settings and says that has shaped her perspective on how they are connecting as people, not just as athletes.
• She describes Abbey Murphy’s summer as nonstop, especially for top draft picks and Olympians who have been moving from event to event.
• Alicia says she spoke with Abbey about what these past few months have felt like, including the fast pace of the Vegas weekend and other recent appearances.
• She also invites fan reactions and says she wants a future episode to be centered on what listeners have seen, felt, and are looking forward to.

Everyone keeps saying Seattle is ready for the Sonics - but there’s one NBA rule nobody’s talking about. And it could change everything.

👀If the team comes back, the ownership group has to fit NBA rules - not just fan hopes.

• A majority owner needs 15% of the purchase price.
• Minority owners need real cash on hand too.
• That means some names fans want most may not be able to join.

That’s the part people may blame on the wrong group.This isn’t about local people shutting anyone out. It’s the NBA vetting every owner, every dollar, every piece of the deal.I want Seattle to get this badly.I just don’t want the wrong people to get blamed if the ownership picture ends up looking different than we hoped.What do you think - is this the piece fans need to understand before the announcement?

Family, fandom, peace.

That’s the lens I keep coming back to.When outside noise starts disturbing what we’ve built, it changes the whole energy. The real question is: how do we protect the culture, support the teams, and keep the conversation constructive? I want to hear from you — how do we handle the “non-family members” trying to stir things up without losing our peace?

#WomensSports #PWHL #WNBA #SportsTalk #WomenInSports #FanCulture #PeaceOverDrama #SportsCommunity

Meghan Turner on the Seattle Torrent's Inaugural Season, Draft, and Future Plans

In this episode, Meghan Turner, GM of the Seattle Torrent, shares an inside look into the team's first season, the strategic moves behind player drafts, and exciting upcoming activities for fans and supporters.

Key Topics:

• The emotional and operational journey of the team's inaugural season during an Olympic year.
• How fan culture developed organically and contributed to team identity.
• Challenges faced with team performance versus fan engagement.
• Decision-making process behind player protections and draft picks, including the selection of Abbey Murphy.
• Insights into off-season activities, including community activations and draft insights.
• The importance of diversity in coaching staff, highlighting the team's all-female leadership.
• Future plans, rivalries, and excitement for expanded season schedules and home games.

Alicia shares about her experiences at SHE Weekend in Las Vegas. #SHEWeekend

Alicia and Crank Up The Volume are part of the official SHE Weekend Content Team! Learn how to follow the celebration online, starting at 7pm on Thursday, July 17th. @sheweekend #SHEweekend #SHEfromtheSTREETS #SHELIVE

Winning isn’t just about the scoreboard — it shapes culture, community, and even philanthropy. In Seattle sports, those things are all connected, and when the communication is strong, the fanbase stays strong too. Women are showing up, spending big, and building something bigger than fandom. Let’s keep the conversation going. #WomensSports #SeattleSports #PWHL #SportsCulture #Community

Alicia shares and highlights some of the PWHL moms that she's been fortunate to have both direct and indirect experiences with, and why they are essential to the growth of the league. #MamaMurphy #MamaEdwards #MamaChurch #HannahMurphy #LailaEdwards #CaylaBarnes #pwhl