Seattle, WA
NHL on TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette gets into on-air fight with Seattle Kraken mascot
Former NHL star turned NHL on TNT analyst Paul Bissonette was no stranger to getting into his fair share of dust-ups during his time on the ice as a player. And the Seattle Kraken mascot ‘Buoy’ got a taste of this during a hilarious on-air moment on Monday night.
Bissonette and the Kraken mascot have had a longstanding feud that has lived mainly on social media for months now.
endorse me on @LinkedIn for trolling @BizNasty2point0 ? pic.twitter.com/pAU0OjAohI
— Buoy (@SEAbuoy) October 5, 2023
This prompted a threat from Bissonnette in response, saying that he would “take out” the mascot at the Winter Classic in Seattle on New Year’s Day.
I’m going to take you out in Seattle at Winter Classic bud watch your back.
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) October 6, 2023
When it came time for Bissonnette to back up all this trash talk at the Winter Classic on Monday, he stayed true to his word.
Bissonnette and the NHL on TNT crew began to talk about the matchup between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights, where Bissonnette jokingly said he would serve Buoy a restraining order if he “had the balls” to approach him.
“I got it right here; I’m going to serve him if he ever comes over here. If he has the balls to, come over here and show his face. Buoy, this is a restraining order. Don’t come near me today.”
— wow that was crazy (@CowardlyDoggo) January 1, 2024
Buoy remained undeterred, approaching Bissonnette and the rest of the NHL on TNT crew with some massive boxing gloves. Unfortunately for Buoy, Bissonnette got several blows before running away from the pursuing mascot.
Bissonnette then hilariously pleaded with Buoy to “stay away from him” while being chased around the set.
Paul Bissonnette vs. Buoy (the Seattle Kraken mascot) at the Winter Classic ???pic.twitter.com/aZ6p0zuYSq
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 1, 2024
“You see my muscle now. You stay away from me! Where the hell is the security? Get over here; do your job! Did you take your hepatitis shot? Get out of here, man. Get away from me.”
Bissonnette then threw the microphone at Buoy and later pulled out one of his classic hockey hits, decking Buoy down to the ground.
It’s safe to say that Buoy did not get the better of this exchange and should think twice before calling out a former NHL player in the future…
[Awful Announcing on Twitter/X]
Seattle, WA
Fox Soccer broadcast coming to Seattle waterfront ahead of US game
World Cup fans land in Seattle for first Belgium-Egypt game
Fans from around the globe arrived in Seattle for the FIFA World Cup matchup between Belgium and Egypt Monday, June 15 — the first of six games to be played at the downtown Seattle Stadium.
Seattle’s World Cup party on the waterfront just got a little bit bigger.
On the eve of the next USMNT game (U.S. vs. Australia, June 19 at 12 p.m. PT), Fox will be broadcasting live from Pier 62 in Seattle, according to a social media post.
Fans will have a number of options when it comes to watching the US take on Australia in their second group stage match, including from a floating barge, a 70-foot screen and a number of bars across the city.
Former Sounder Clint Dempsey, former USMNT player Alexi Lalas, Rob Stone and Stu Holden will broadcast live from downtown Seattle from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where can you watch the broadcast online?
FOX ONE will be streaming the broadcast online at www.fox.com.
What other World Cup games are happening Thursday?
- 9:00 A.M. – Czechia vs South Africa (Group A) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
- 12:00 P.M. – Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
- 3:00 P.M. – Canada vs Qatar (Group B) at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia
- 6:00 P.M. – Mexico vs South Korea (Group A) at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco
Full USMNT 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
Game 2: USMNT vs. Australia
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Date: June 19, 2026
- Kickoff: 12 p.m. PT
- TV: FOX, Telemundo
- Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Peacock
Game 3: USMNT vs. Turkey
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Date: June 25, 2026
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. PT
- TV: FOX, Telemundo
- Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Peacock
Full World Cup 2026 schedule
- Group stage: June 11-27
- Round of 32: June 28-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarterfinals: July 9-11
- Semifinals: July 14-15
- Third-place game: July 18
- Final: July 19
Zachary Fletcher is a trending news reporter with USA TODAY Network’s Washington state team. Keep up with him on X (@zdfletch), BlueSky (@zfletcher.bsky.social) or reach him at zfletcher@usatodayco.com.
Seattle, WA
Seattle Storm lose 94-89 to Portland as Malonga scores career-high 28
PORTLAND, Ore. — Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play.
Leite also had 10 assists. Sarah Ashlee Barker added 12 points, and Karlie Samuelson scored 10 off the bench for Portland (8-9).
Dominique Malonga had a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Storm (3-13).
Up next
Storm: At Phoenix on Saturday.
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Fire: At Chicago on Wednesday night.
Seattle, WA
About the Army helicopters over north West Seattle
Thanks for the tips and texted photo. The helicopters that were flying over northwest West Seattle are US Army helicopters, flying out of, and returning to, Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the South Sound. They’re often seen up here on training flights. Some wondered if it might be World Cup flyover practice, with the match two days away. Since their flight path included SODO, that could be; we’re checking.
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