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Jess Amato

Jess is currently a Long Islander with a love for sports teams out west. She began covering the Seattle Kraken for The Hockey Writers in October 2024, the New Jersey Devils in November 2024, and the PWHL in December 2024. When not yelling about hockey, she can be found at a metal concert.

3 Takeaways From the Sirens’ 4-1 Loss to the Victoire

Jess Amato | February 27, 2026

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the New York Sirens hosted the Montreal Victoire in the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) first game back from the Olympic break. The Victoire got off…

Categories PWHL

Kraken Place Tye Kartye on Waivers

Jess Amato | February 26, 2026

On Feb. 26, the Seattle Kraken announced they have placed forward Tye Kartye on waivers. Throughout the 2025-26 season, he has been a healthy scratch in several games but played…

Categories Kraken Transactions, NHL News, Seattle Kraken

Guide to the 2025-26 Montreal Victoire

Jess Amato | February 26, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics are now over, but that doesn’t mark the end of women’s hockey for the 2025-26 season. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is currently halfway through its third…

Categories PWHL

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-1 Loss to the Stars

Jess Amato | February 26, 2026

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Seattle Kraken opened their season from the Olympic break against the Dallas Stars. The two teams already faced off against each other twice, with Dallas…

Categories Seattle Kraken

New York Sirens’ 2025-26 Midseason Check-In

Jess Amato | February 26, 2026

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is about to start up again after the month-long Olympic break. 61 of their incredible athletes competed in the Olympics to try and help…

Categories PWHL

Guide to the 2025-26 New York Sirens

Jess Amato | February 25, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics are now over, but that doesn’t mark the end of women’s hockey for the 2025-26 season. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is currently halfway through…

Categories PWHL

Kraken Sign Ryan Winterton & Ben Meyers to 2-Year Extensions

Jess Amato | February 24, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Seattle Kraken signed forwards Ryan Winterton and Ben Meyers to two-year contract extensions. This comes just after the Winter Olympic roster freeze was lifted at…

Categories Kraken Transactions, NHL News, Seattle Kraken

3 Takeaways From Canada’s Silver Medal Loss to USA in the Women’s Olympic Tournament

Jess Amato | February 19, 2026

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the USA and Canada faced off in the women’s Olympic ice hockey tournament to play for the gold medal game.  Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter…

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3 Takeaways From USA’s Gold Medal Win Over Canada in the Women’s Olympic Tournament

Jess Amato | February 19, 2026

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the USA and Canada faced off in the women’s Olympic ice hockey tournament to play for the gold medal game.  Canada faced two power-play opportunities in…

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3 Takeaways From Switzerland’s Bronze Medal Win Over Sweden in the Women’s Olympic Tournament

Jess Amato | February 19, 2026

On Thursday, Feb. 19, Sweden and Switzerland faced off at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the bronze medal game in the 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament. Related: Guide…

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USA’s 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster

Jess Amato | February 19, 2026

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Team USA has announced their women’s ice hockey roster. Of the 23 players, a large majority currently play in the Professional…

Categories News and Rumors, Olympics, Women's Hockey

Canada’s 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster

Jess Amato | February 19, 2026

On Jan. 9, Team Canada announced their women’s ice hockey roster ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The women’s tournament is set to start in just under a month on…

Categories News and Rumors, Olympics, Women's Hockey
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