Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), the Seattle Kraken and Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) today announced that Gray’s KAUU in Anchorage and KYEX in Juneau will expand the Kraken broadcast network into The Last Frontier. This follows the recent announcement that TEGNA will broadcast all locally available Kraken games, approximately 70 regular season games each year, on KING 5 and KONG in Seattle, KGW in Portland and KREM and KSKN in Spokane. Additional broadcast partners in Washington and Oregon are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Brad Ramsey, senior vice president of media operations at TEGNA, expressed his excitement about their collaboration with the Kraken, emphasizing the importance of their devoted fanbase and the goal of bringing more games to a larger audience. He also acknowledged the positive response from advertisers and sponsors in Seattle, Portland, and Spokane, and thanked Gray for their assistance in extending the availability of free over-the-air Kraken games beyond the continental United States.

Jeff Webster, the chief commercial officer for the Seattle Kraken, expressed his utmost excitement and pride in collaborating with TEGNA and Gray Media to extend their broadcast coverage to Anchorage and Juneau. He emphasized the strong bond they have formed with the hockey community in Alaska and stressed the significance of nurturing that connection. This partnership serves as a testament to their dedication in making Kraken hockey readily available to fans in Alaska and other regions.

Sandy Breland, the chief operating officer of Gray Media, expressed pride in Gray’s collaboration with the Kraken and TEGNA to broadcast Kraken games on free over-the-air television in Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska. Breland highlighted the significance of both Gray’s stations and the Kraken in the Pacific Northwest culture, emphasizing that this partnership is a wonderful outcome for viewers and fans.

On Tuesday, October 8, the 2024-25 Kraken season will commence with Seattle’s home opener against the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena. This season marks the arrival of new head coach, Dan Bylsma, and newly-appointed assistant coaches, Bob Woods and Jessica Campbell. Campbell’s appointment is noteworthy as she becomes the NHL’s first full-time female assistant coach behind the bench. Bylsma and Campbell make the transition from their previous roles with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, a two-time Western Conference Championship team in the American Hockey League (AHL). One of the highlights of the season will be the first meeting between Brandon Montour and his former team, the Florida Panthers, who were crowned the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions. This matchup is scheduled for December 10.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.tegna.com.

About the Seattle Kraken

Launched in 2021, the Seattle Kraken are the National Hockey League’s 32nd franchise and compete in the league’s Pacific Division. The 2024-25 season will be the Kraken’s fourth at Climate Pledge Arena. Visit www.nhl.com/kraken for the latest news and information including press releases, multimedia and content.

About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.