The Seattle Kraken are solidifying a relationship in the State of Alaska.

In this episode of "Inside the Arena", Niko and Chris venture to the Last Frontier, to talk about why the franchise has continued to pour money into youth hockey in Alaska. You'll hear from the Anchorage Hockey Association's Kirk Kullberg and Kraken Senior Director Kyle Boyd.

As always, Niko and Chris talk about what's good and bad off the ice, court, and field of play in "Four Corners", including what could be the end of the pitch for a Sounders FC legend.

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In this edition of Inside the Arena, we take a serious turn with Olympian and former swimming World Record holder Margaret Hoelzer. She's become a strong advocate for preventing sexual abuse in youth sports.

Plus, on the lighter side, Niko and Chris talk about the Mariners re-signing of first baseman Josh Naylor and what it means off the field. Niko talks 1-on-1 with Naylor about why he and the M's made such a quick deal.

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Niko and Chris have a jam packed episode that features Washington Senator Maria Cantwell sitting down for an exclusive discussion about her bill to reform NIL guidelines in college sports.

Plus, we dedicate the Supersonic Minute to remember Seattle sports legend and philanthropist Lenny Wilkens, who passed away this week at the age of 88.

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It's a new day for the WNBA's Seattle Storm who have hired Sonia Raman as the new head coach.

Niko talks 1-on-1 with Raman about taking the role, and her history making move to the Storm.

Plus, Niko and Chris break down what the Sounders might be thinking around a new soccer-specific stadium in Renton.

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In this Episode of "Inside the Arena," Niko shares his firsthand account of the effort the Mariners took to almost get to the World Series.

Niko shares the full beside the scenes comments from Mariners President Jerry DiPoto.

Also, Chris shares some WSU Cougar News and talks with Niko about whether he's dry cleaned his suits after all the champagne showers.

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The Professional Women's Hockey League is starting season one in Seattle.

The PWHL's Amy Scheer talks about why the league put a team in the city, and when we can expect a franchise name.

Plus Niko and Chris talk about the end of the Mariners season, and a new bill from Washington Senator Maria Cantwell that is taking aim at college sports.

And they both discuss the late breaking NBA gambling scandal.

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In a jam-packed "Inside the Arena", Niko sits down with Kraken first year head coach Lane Lambert to talk about the NHL squad's season and what is different this year.

Plus, Niko also gets the behind-the-scenes story on the big win by "Humpy" that propelled the Mariners to victory in Game Five of the ALDS.

And Seattle Sports Commission President Beth Knox drops by to discuss the big event just around the corner.

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Seattle University has been working for years to return the athletic programs to Division 1 and finally, the West Coast Conference. VP for Athletics Shaney Fink hops "Inside the Arena" to discuss the move and what it means for the Redhawks.

Plus, Niko fresh from a trip to Detroit highlights how it went and Chris shows us the new 2026 World Cup Ball.

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As the Mariners make headlines, the NHL's Seattle Kraken are launching season number Five!

Senior VP of Finance and Business Intelligence Kendall Tyson stops "Inside the Arena" to discuss the data-driven changes at games, and with ticketing and concessions. Plus, she offers a sneak peak into how those new glow-in-the-dark uniforms will be used this season.

Niko and Chris also talk at length about the M's, the playoffs, and the demise of ROOT Sports in "Four Corners"

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Niko has freshened up after two champagne celebrations inside the Mariners locker room, and talking about what it was like behind the scenes after the M's clinchers.

Plus, Chris and Niko talk about an upcoming event with Sue Bird and the exciting expansion of the "Rough and Tumble" sports bar, that shows every WNBA game, thanks to the ever increasing interest in women's sports.

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