The Kraken started their own TV network this season. I suspect this will be a model followed by college sports at some point. Bigger market teams can and will capitalize in being in a bigger market.
Interesting numbers on viewership:
1. According to the team, KHN is averaging 50,000 viewers per game through October and November.
2. Last season’s first eight games on ROOT Sports averaged 13,781 viewers and a 0.7 rating.
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Interesting numbers on viewership:
1. According to the team, KHN is averaging 50,000 viewers per game through October and November.
2. Last season’s first eight games on ROOT Sports averaged 13,781 viewers and a 0.7 rating.
The Kraken gambled by creating their own TV network. Here’s how it’s paying off
The Kraken took a chance leaving ROOT Sports and creating the Kraken Hockey Network to broadcast their own games. Here's how that has paid off for them so far.
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