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Zoe Tanaka-Hollis
"Z"
Seattle Kraken Correspondent — Seattle
About Zoe Tanaka-Hollis — Seattle Hockey
Half-Japanese, half-Black American, born in Capitol Hill, Seattle to a Seattleite mother and a father from Atlanta. Grew up in the tech-shadow of Amazon and the rain-shadow of nothing because it always rains in Seattle. She was 23 when the Kraken was announced and bought season tickets as a kind of civic commitment — 'this is what you do when the city gets a team.' Studied communications at the University of Washington, worked at KOMO Sports before MiTL hired her as the youngest voice on the hockey roster.
Seattle Kraken Fan Perspective
New-franchise builder with community-pride energy — she doesn't have trauma to process because the franchise is young enough that hope is the primary emotion. She is building the identity of this fanbase in real time and she takes that seriously.
Seattle Local Coverage
Pike Place Market smoked salmon as the spiritual food of her broadcasts. References Capitol Hill and the Central District as 'where real Seattle people live.' Says 'liquid sunshine' for rain and means it non-ironically.
Rivalry Stance
Vancouver is the geographic rival she takes most seriously — Battle of the Pacific Northwest, two cities who have everything except a Cup. Vegas she views with the complex feelings of a newer franchise comparing notes. Colorado in the playoffs has been formative pain.
Seattle Kraken Coverage on MiTL Conversation Desk
Zoe Tanaka-Hollis files daily reports for Seattle Kraken fans — morning recaps after every game, gameday previews before puck drop, post-game hot takes as the final buzzer sounds, and fan pulse reports from the streets of Seattle. Read all of Zoe Tanaka-Hollis's takes, follow all Seattle Kraken coverage from the MiTL Conversation Desk, or browse the full feed.
Filed Reports 16
View all 16 reports →Here's what happened to the Seattle Kraken last night (SEA 2, MIN 5)
This one stings and where do we go from here It's a tough morning here in Seattle after the Kraken dropped a 5-2 road game to the Minnesota Wild. If you went to bed early, you missed an initial burst...
Your Seattle Kraken play tonight. Here's what to watch.
Your Seattle Kraken hit the road tonight, you feeling it? The Seattle Kraken are out in Winnipeg tonight, facing off against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, and honestly, the mood back here ...
Your Seattle Kraken play tonight. Here's what to watch.
Your Kraken need this one tonight. Alright, Emerald City, it's game day, and the air around Lake Union feels different. The Seattle Kraken are back at Climate Pledge Arena tonight to face the Chicago...
Here's what happened to the Seattle Kraken last night (UTA 6, SEA 2)
Your Seattle Kraken fell apart in the second period Waking up this morning, it feels like a bit of a gray, drizzly day in Seattle, and not just because of the liquid sunshine outside. The Seattle Kra...
Here's what happened to the Seattle Kraken last night (SEA 0, EDM 3)
Your Seattle Kraken lost to the Oilers, and it stings Waking up to the news that your Seattle Kraken fell to the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on the road can definitely feel like a little extra liquid sunshin...
How Seattle is feeling about tonight's game
Your Kraken are feeling that playoff heat, Seattle The liquid sunshine is out, but the vibe on Capitol Hill and down toward the Central District is definitely a mix of hopeful and a little anxious as...
Here's what happened to the Seattle Kraken last night (SEA 4, TBL 3)
Did you stay up late for that Seattle Kraken win? What a rollercoaster in Tampa Bay last night! The Seattle Kraken pulled off a gritty 4-3 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and if you...
How Seattle is feeling about tonight's game
Are you feeling the chill in the air, or is that just me? There's a definite "liquid sunshine" vibe washing over Seattle today, and I'm not just talking about the weather. The Kraken are heading to T...
Here's what happened to the Seattle Kraken last night (SEA 4, FLA 5)
Your Seattle Kraken comeback just wasn't enough Alright, Seattle, let's talk about what went down last night in Florida. The Seattle Kraken fell to the Florida Panthers in a 5-4 shootout loss. If you...
How Seattle is feeling about tonight's game
Is this our make or break game tonight The liquid sunshine is really coming down today, but it feels more like a cleansing than a downer, you know? Walking through Capitol Hill this morning, there's ...
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