Next video in

Molded in Michigan

Though Matty Beniers was born and raised in the Boston, Massachusetts area, the majority of his time developing into the hockey player he is today was in the state of Michigan. Kraken Hockey Network broadcaster Piper Shaw shares the story behind the beginnings of the Seattle Kraken’s first ever choice.

Make sure to tune into Kraken Pregame 30 minutes before every Seattle Kraken game on the Kraken Hockey Network so you don’t miss more feature stories like this!

Kraken Video

POST-GAME SOUND | McCann

Hear from forward Jared McCann after he scored the third goal for the Kraken on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers.

POST-GAME SOUND | Gaudreau

Kraken forward Freddy Gaudreau speaks with the media after Seattle's loss against the Edmonton Oilers.

POST-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Kraken head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media after Seattle's 9-4 loss in Edmonton.

SEA at EDM | Recap

SEA at EDM | Recap

SEA@EDM: Nyman scores goal against Calvin Pickard

SEA@EDM: Nyman scores goal against Calvin Pickard

Jared McCann with a Goal vs. Edmonton Oilers

Jared McCann with a Goal vs. Edmonton Oilers

SEA@EDM: Gaudreau scores goal against Calvin Pickard

SEA@EDM: Gaudreau scores goal against Calvin Pickard

SEA@EDM: Tolvanen scores PPG against Calvin Pickard

SEA@EDM: Tolvanen scores PPG against Calvin Pickard

PRE-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Lane Lambert speaks with the media ahead of Thursday night's game against the Edmonton Oilers.

PRE-GAME | Montour

Hear from Brandon Montour as the Kraken prepare to play their first game in the month of December.

Monty hits the ice with the Muckleshoot Tribe!

Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour hits the ice with families from the Muckleshoot Tribe to celebrate hockey and his indigenous culture at Kraken Community Iceplex.

PRACTICE SOUND | Lambert

Seattle head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media after Wednesday's practice, before the Kraken get another chance at the Edmonton Oilers tomorrow night.

PRACTICE SOUND | McCann

Kraken forward Jared McCann shares how the Kraken have been utilizing their 3 days of practice ahead of Thursday's match against the Edmonton Oilers.

PRACTICE SOUND | Lambert

Head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media after Tuesday morning's practice.

PRACTICE SOUND | Lambert

Seattle head coach Lane Lambert shares with the media how the Kraken will be spending these 3 days off from games, as they take on the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

Jared McCann: Steadfast in Seattle

Character, leadership, a can-do attitude — all traits that have defined forward Jared McCann's career and have centered him in Seattle.

POST-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Seattle head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media after a 4-0 loss against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon.

POST-GAME SOUND | Stephenson

Seattle forward Chandler Stephenson speaks with the media after a 4-0 loss against the Edmonton Oilers, who the Kraken will take on again Thursday.

POST-GAME SOUND | Montour

Hear from defenseman Brandon Montour after tonight's game against the Edmonton Oilers, where the Kraken lost 4-0.

EDM at SEA | Recap

EDM at SEA | Recap