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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 Kraken’s 4-2 Win Over the Devils

Jess Amato | January 26, 2026

On Sunday, Jan. 25, the Seattle Kraken hosted the New Jersey Devils for their second matchup of the 2025-26 season. They just played each other at the Prudential Center 11 days earlier,…

Categories Seattle Kraken

3 Keys to a Devils Victory Over the Kraken

Jess Amato | January 25, 2026

On Sunday, Jan. 25, the New Jersey Devils are getting ready to take on the Seattle Kraken for the last game of their West Coast road trip. The game was…

Categories New Jersey Devils, Previews and Predictions

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-2 Loss to the Ducks

Jess Amato | January 24, 2026

On Friday, Jan. 23, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Anaheim Ducks for their third matchup of the 2025-26 season. The two prior games ended with the same result: the Kraken…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Kraken News & Rumors: Wright, Oleksiak & More

Jess Amato | January 23, 2026

The Seattle Kraken are trying to get back on track in January. After a strong start to the month, they concluded their East Coast road trip in the worst possible…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Seattle Kraken

Kraken Recall Forward Jacob Melanson From Coachella Valley

Jess Amato | January 22, 2026

On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Seattle Kraken recalled forward Jacob Melanson from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. In addition to this move, they have placed…

Categories NHL News, Seattle Kraken

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 4-1 Win Over the Islanders

Jess Amato | January 22, 2026

On Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken hosted the New York Islanders for their second matchup of 2025-26. The Kraken travelled to Long Island on Nov. 23, when both goaltenders, Joey Daccord…

Categories Seattle Kraken

Coachella Valley Firebirds Check-In: Nyman, Firkus, Ostman, & LaFontaine

Jess Amato | January 22, 2026

The Seattle Kraken had a strong start at the beginning of January, but they have since tapered off. However, their American Hockey League affiliate team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, has…

Categories AHL, Coachella Valley Firebirds, Seattle Kraken

3 Takeaways From the Torrent’s 6-4 Win Over the Sceptres

Jess Amato | January 21, 2026

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Seattle Torrent hosted the Toronto Sceptres for their second matchup of the 2025-26 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season. Their first was earlier this month…

Categories PWHL

3 Takeaways From the Sirens’ 4-3 OT Loss to the Charge

Jess Amato | January 21, 2026

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the New York Sirens hosted the Ottawa Charge for their second matchup of the 2025-26 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season. Their first game was on Nov. 22 for the…

Categories PWHL

Italy Announces 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster

Jess Amato | January 20, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milan and Cortina, Italy, in two weeks. Today, the host country finally announced its women’s ice hockey roster, which is mostly comprised…

Categories News and Rumors, Olympics

3 Takeaways From the Kraken’s 6-3 Loss to the Penguins

Jess Amato | January 20, 2026

On Monday, Jan. 19, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins for a matinee matchup. The two teams had already faced off against each other on Nov. 22, with the…

Categories Seattle Kraken

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 2-1 OT Win Over the Flames

Jess Amato | January 20, 2026

On Monday, Jan. 19, the New Jersey Devils kicked off their West Coast road trip with a stop at Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames. After losing their…

Categories New Jersey Devils
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