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Christine Bumstead Named Head Coach of the Seattle Torrent

The Seattle Torrent named Christine Bumstead as the head coach for the franchise’s second year. Bumstead was an assistant coach during the team’s inaugural season and takes over the role from Steve O’Rourke who was let go on May 22. In their press release, the Torrent’s GM Meghan Turner said, “Christine brings a valuable combination of hockey expertise, leadership presence, and an unwavering commitment to high standards.” Before joining the Torrent, she spent four seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies while also doing player development work with the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades. She later served as an assistant on gold-medal-winning Team Manitoba’s staff at the 2025 WHL Cup, and led Canada’s national team at the 2024 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championship as both head coach and general manager. As for an NHL connection, Bumstead was invited to join the Florida Panthers as a development camp guest coach in 2024, after that year’s Stanley Cup win, and sat in as an assistant coach for a preseason game. This gig apparently happened because of a hunting trip where she got a chance to discuss hockey philosophy with Paul Maurice during a long car ride. Also in their press release, Bumstead is quoted as saying, “I believe Seattle is the best city in the world for women’s sports. The best is still ahead for Seattle Torrent hockey, and we can’t wait to continue growing.” In this biased reporter’s opinion, she ain’t wrong about Seattle being the best city in the world for women’s sports. We’ll see how the season shapes up as the expansion process unfolds in the coming weeks.

Seahawks to hold joint practice with Titans in Nashville (again)

The Seattle Seahawks have been back in the world of preseason joint practices ever since Mike Macdonald became head coach in 2024. While we’ve yet to see joint practices come to Renton, the Seahawks will once again use one of their preseason road trips as an opportunity to scrimmage before the game itself. ESPN’s Brady […]

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mike Macdonald: Seahawks looking at early training camp return for Tory Horton

The Seattle Seahawks wrap up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday. A notable absence from practice is second-year wide receiver Tory Horton, who missed the back-end of Seattle’s season with a shin injury. Last month, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that there was a chance that Horton would be able to do some on-field […]

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Seahawks News 6/11: Seahawks further tweaking The Demon’s role

In Today’s Links: another angle on the maturation of the Seattle Seahawks’ O-line, minicamp takeaways, Rashid Shaheed’s offseason plan, Derick Hall’s contract, Mookie and Bryce tonight on the mic, and a bit more. The temperature is warming, as is the news cycle. Thank goodness. Happy Thursday. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks! #np MONACO by […]

Julia Gosling Signs Two-Year Deal With the Torrent

Julia Gosling rejected a foundational player offer (FPO) to become a key component for the Seattle Torrent next year. She signed a two-year deal and became the first of Seattle’s Phase 3 protections and fourth protected player overall. She will be joined by Alex Carpenter, Hanna Murpy, and Anna Wilgren, all protected in Phase 1. Seattle has two more protection slots to use before the Phase 3 deadline of June 12. Gosling became famous for her 5-point performance for Canada’s Silver Medal win during the Winter Olympics and tied Alex Carpenter for first place in points for the Torrent. Torrent fans must brace themselves for a team that will look very different than the one they knew last season. Detroit will now be home to Hanna Bilka and Cayla Barnes. Corinne Shroeder will now find herself between the pipes in San Jose. Hilary Knight is heading to Las Vegas, though this is a move to join Bilka and Barnes in Detroit in exchange for a first-round draft pick.

‘That’s his responsibility’ – Mike Macdonald says Josh Jones ‘not ready to practice yet’

The Seattle Seahawks made a somewhat interesting roster addition earlier in the week, signing veteran tackle Bobby Hart ahead of mandatory minicamp. Recently re-signed swing tackle, Josh Jones, had not been practicing throughout OTAs. Jones had dealt with some late-season injuries while deputizing for the injured Charles Cross, but ultimately didn’t have a game designation […]

Seattle Seahawks announce 10 training camp public practices

The waiting is almost over, Seattle Seahawks fans! You’ll soon get your first view of the reigning Super Bowl champions through their public training camps. On Wednesday, the Seahawks announced nine practices at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. The first practice will be Saturday, July 25, and for all we know they might have […]

Seahawks Reacts Survey: Who’s the toughest opponent out of Seattle’s first five games?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Hey there! Remember when I said we’d probably take a break from Seahawks Reacts surveys until […]