JT Brown
@JTBrown23
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TV Color Analyst for @SeattleKraken — Former NHL Player — Twitch Partner — he/him
Joined September 2011
What would you do to prevent your murder? To prevent the murder of your child, brother, sister, friend, community? We tried to peacefully kneel or raise a fist but that made us un-American, a distraction, a son of a bitch. Today I am a thug, but tomorrow will I be a hashtag?.
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Hockey is for everyone. If you think black athletes should only play basketball, than you clearly don’t know much about sports. There’s no room for racism in the rink or anywhere.
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Honestly, shit’s getting real old and tired. Kids like K’Andre are the future of this sport and if you’re not with that, duces ✌🏽.
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”. -Martin Luther King Jr.
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I would like to formally announce my retirement from professional hockey. ….….….Ok, now I would like to formally announce that I am coming out of retirement and joining the @SeattleKraken as TV Color Analyst. Let’s go Kraken!
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Happy @NHL Pride Day to the LGBTQ+ community! I wish we could be celebrating at the Twin Cities Pride parade again this year, but instead the kids, Lexi, and I will settle for a living room dance party. Love is love. #HockeyIsForEveryone
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Love to see this!.
Players of the @DallasStars and @GoldenKnights kneel during the National Anthems. #WeSkateFor Equality
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Second racist incident in the same week Willie O’Ree was honored. SMH. How do we still have so far to go? Time for coaches/leagues to have a talk with their teams immediately. Back to basics clearly. Tell your players any bullshit like this and you’re done. Zero tolerance.
They don’t call the east coast league the jungle because my brother and the other black players are the monkeys! Hey @jacobpanetta you shouldn’t be so quick delete your Twitter or your Instagram account you will probably be able to play again… that’s what history says but things
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Today I saw my community giving, mourning, preaching, singing, cleaning, and demanding justice. Until you’ve walked the streets of America Black, you cannot tell us how to grieve. I am proud of the beauty and strength I saw today.
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I applaud this great start by Matt Dumba and the National Hockey League, moving forward teammates shouldn’t let teammates fight this battle alone! We always show up for each other on the ice, this shouldn’t be any different.
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It’s been a real emotional week and a half. For so long we wanted to be heard, to be seen, to matter. To see the country and world come together like this makes me hopeful as hell. BUT when the protests and posts stop, our advocacy can’t. Never stop fighting for equality.
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We’re a Kraken family now.
dropping some wholesome content on your TL of our new color analyst @jtbrown23 & his fam for #nationalselfieday 🥺💙
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After years of struggling off and on with depression & anxiety, I eventually got an ADHD diagnosis. Since then life feels more manageable thanks to therapy and the right medication. Mental health is very taboo in Black culture, but we deserve happiness too. #BellLetsTalk.
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It was incredibly brave of Kyle Beach to come forward yesterday. Everyone who knew had a responsibility to protect him and for over 10 years they forgot about it. Survivors don’t get to forget. I wish Kyle nothing but the best & healing. It’s time to hold people accountable.
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Absolutely nothing wrong with the LGBTQ+ community, in fact they make the sport better. However, there is something wrong with being homophobic/transphobic. What a shitty distraction from an important night.
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I love that everyone is talking about ending mental health stigma, but let’s also talk about access and cost barriers. End the stigma and make it accessible. #bellletstalk.
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I will be donating to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a nonprofit paying bail for the activists protesting for justice for George Floyd. Use your voice, your money, and your vote to combat racism. Silence is complicity.
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Wouldn't benching a black man for taking a stance only further prove Kap's point of oppression? But hey 🐸☕️
"Sit there the rest of the game." Team USA coach John Tortorella says he'd bench Colin Kaepernick anthem protesters.
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Being the target of racism is traumatic and awful, but condemning it? That’s easy. Everyone should be denouncing the racism @43_Kadri is facing right now. No one deserves racist violent threats.
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Terminating their contracts isn’t enough, they should be charged.
The video of a Minneapolis police officer killing a defenseless, handcuffed man is one of the most vile and heartbreaking images I’ve ever seen. The officer who stood guard is just as responsible as his partner; both must be held fully accountable. This must stop now.
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Women in hockey have been fighting for recognition and equal opportunity for a long time. Thanks to the GOAT Angela James and other trailblazers like Blake Bolden, Sarah Nurse, Saroya Tinker, and Kelsey Koelzer, kids like my daughter can see themselves on the ice.
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The shock and sadness we are all feeling is not only a testament to how powerful Kobe was on the court, but to his influence on all sports. RIP.
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On my way to Seattle for the 2021 @NHL Expansion Draft! It’s going to be a great week. Who do you want to see in a #SeaKraken jersey?
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The sad part is, I’m not surprised. Breonna Taylor deserved better.
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Today we saw some accountability for the murder of George Floyd. The fight for equality and police reform is far from over. I will continue to fight for real change, and as always, I encourage others from the hockey community to join.
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Happy Pride, Seattle! We had a blast at the parade today 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🦑
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Very disappointed by this decision. The league should be making it easier for NHL players to support marginalized communities, not more difficult.
The NHL has created its own 'Don't Say Gay' policy, with a ban on Pride Tape. Disgraceful. Despicable. Outrageous. Petty.
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What an exciting game! I was at a loss for words when I learned that Colby’s widow, Emily Cave gave Ryan Donato one of Colby’s game worn ties, which he wore to tonight’s game. Donato had a stellar game including the game-tying goal and a shootout goal. What a special moment!
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Respect to @jalen_smereck. The sport is better because of you. I’ve got your back, and I know a lot of other hockey fans do too.
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Brutal. How many times does Boko Imama have to put up with this bullshit!? I keep hearing that there’s no place in the game for this, well clearly there has been. 30 games is an improvement from 5, but accountability and education will hopefully prevent this stuff.
San Jose's Krystof Hrabik has been suspended 30 games as a consequence of using a racial gesture in a game vs. Tucson on Jan. 12. 📝:
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My wife just said she had an amazing dream that would make a great movie. she went on to describe The Bourne Identity that we watched last weekend.
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Black folx, y’all showed up in Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and others for this country (despite voter suppression & disenfranchisement). Black women carried this election. Like Doc Rivers said, “we keep loving this country and this country does not love us back.".
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I’ll continue to show my support in the booth during Kraken theme nights with pins, suits, and ties, just as I have in past years. 🙌🏽.
are media members allowed to use pride tape on their mics/setups to show support?.
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I went to a surgeon when I broke my hand, a chiropractor when my body hurts, a dentist to get my wisdom teeth out. so why wouldn’t I do the same when my mental health isn’t 100%? #BellLetsTalk.
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I’m a proud LGBTQ ally. Everyone deserves the freedom to love who they choose and the support to be their true selves. It’s not just a month of support, it’s how it should always be. Happy pride month! 🌈.
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If men were the ones getting pregnant I can bet they wouldn’t have voted for that shit.
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New season, new headshot. I’m thankful to have made it here with all my original teeth.
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️.
Kraken PROUD! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️. #SeaKraken broadcaster @JTBrown23 shares why Pride is so important to him & why he’ll be celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all month long →
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Kraken fans, how y’all feelin after that one? Was an absolute pleasure to call some great hockey alongside these two legends this season. Can’t wait to watch the Kraken take on the Stars in the next round.
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@worldhockeyrpt @IIHFHockey Get this garbage out of hockey & get this hate and racism out period!.
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Praying for Tampa. Irma cannot take our strength as a community or ability to preserver. Stay safe, stay smart, and stay kind 🙏🏽.
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It feels like the trust between the Black community and law enforcement is broken beyond repair. Why should we trust this broken system that continues to fail us and kill us? RIP Daunte Wright.
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Happy Black History Month. Celebrating hockey’s Black history is a great way to show the next generation of fans and superstars that hockey is for them. We should never “just stick to hockey” when we can help grow the game and make it inclusive.
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I don’t care about nothing except the fact that @KevinWeekes broke the Hampus Lindholm trade from the barber shop, in the chair. #NHLTradeDeadline.
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Mesa like Jar Jar Rinks 😂.
Team Canada this, Team USA that. Well I’ve got an even bigger crisis on my hands. My husband just got a tattoo of Jar Jar Binks playing hockey 💀
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I thought I was going to get a break from hockey for the next few days. Looks like Lily has other plans.
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Happy #Halloween from the John Forslunds, I mean the Seattle Kraken and Root Sports broadcast team! 😂 #seakraken
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It’s game day! Who’s ready for the @SeattleKraken’s first preseason game? We’ll be live from Spokane on @ROOTSPORTS_NW. Coverage starts at 5PM PT and puck drops at 6 PM PT.
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And now an author. Is there anything she can’t do? Congrats, babe!.
I sold my book 😭 A hockey romance written by a former NHL hockey wife. Inspired by the great lengths some players go to create a little “Puck Luck” for themselves 🏒✨🤞 I can’t wait for you guys to meet these characters 🤷🏻♀️🙋🏾♂️
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Congrats, Willie O’Ree on being inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was a long overdue and well deserved honor. Thank you for your life long devotion to hockey and for showing me the importance of giving back to the game. Hockey is for everyone to play, to love, and to contribute.
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It’s Seattle Kraken kid’s night at Climate Pledge Arena… what can I say? I’m a big kid at heart. #SeaKraken
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Congratulations, Willie O’Ree. This was a long time coming. You changed the game and your continued work has bettered the sport. Your number up in the rafters is a reminder to dream big. #Willie22
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Playing in the NCAA national championship game, my first NHL game, proposing to my wife, playing in Stanley Cup Finals. none of them came close to the nerves of driving Lily’s custom baby shark bday cake across 30 miles of Minnesota roads 😭
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@BrandonPrust8 @lexilafleur No need to feel bad, I’m happy to be on a long ride with @lexilafleur 🤷🏽♂️.
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Happy Juneteenth! Only 155 years ago and we’re still fighting for freedom and equality today. It’s a great day to put allyship to work. Support Black businesses, sign petitions, keep marching, or check out a local Juneteenth celebration (lots are collecting donation items).
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Had a great time celebrating #twincitiespride Just know that PRIDE goes beyond a month or a parade. you are loved for your authentic self!. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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Hope JT Brown catching a dead fish from Dominic Moore was on your expansion draft bingo card.
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This is how stupid you look buying 100 rolls of toilet paper. Come practice social distancing with me tonight at 8 pm (cst) on
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Willie O’Ree represents the courage to dream something that has never been done and the compassion to bring others along with you. He has always been THE example of what makes hockey the greatest sport. Congrats, Mr. O’Ree. It’s a long time coming.
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When there’s a 2 for 1 sweater sale 😂.
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Had a blast celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Seattle Pride. We all deserve peace, love, & equality, but those aren’t possible with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Time for cis men to be active allies for those whose freedoms have been taken away, & those that will come next.
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Hockey will be back soon enough. Until then, I hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday!
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Today is MLK Day and the anniversary of Willie O’Ree breaking the color barrier in the NHL. Both these heroes have inspired my activism and dedication to make hockey more inclusive for everyone. We all have a responsibility to make sure the things we love are accessible.
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Happy Pride, everyone! We had a blast at Seattle’s Pride Parade today. ✌🏽❤️🌈
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Because of his dream, I am able to pursue mine. Let’s continue Dr.King’s fight for social justice and equal rights because she has a dream too! #MLKDay
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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
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It’s never too early to start talking to our kids about equality, acceptance, and love. Thank you for the book @ColorOfChange
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That’s a wrap on the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season. Thank you to my mentor and friend @JohnForslund, the @SeattleKraken organization and dedicated staff, @ROOTSPORTS_NW and the incredible crew/producers/on air talent, and of course the fans! #seakraken
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Stigma and racism are barriers preventing African American men from seeking help for mental health issues. Depression amongst black men shouldn’t be unspoken, and it shouldn’t be inaccessible. #Bellletstalk.
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What an awesome memory for Lexi and lily. I’m not jealous at all 🥲.
.@paramore is in the business of making dreams come true 🥹. #HayleyWilliams invited the cutest mom and daughter fan duo on stage last night to perform Misery Business, and it happened to be the wife and daughter of @SeattleKraken TV Color Analyst, @JTBrown23 💙. CONGRATS on the
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Or you’re getting blocked 🤣 this number used to be a lot higher.
And your best material is prob getting screenshot and passed around a group chat.
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I guess this is why all my teachers told me not to use @Wikipedia as a source. Joshua toshua brown smh 🤦🏽♂️
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This pandemic has got to end got me out here dressed like Santa every year. I think Booker’s catching on.
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I can’t remember the last time we both looked so well rested! Happy 5th anniversary @lexilafleur
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Happy International Women’s Day! Women in the hockey industry work tirelessly to prove they belong, but the truth is that hockey would be nothing without them. Thank you for making the game better and for being role models to both my kids. #IWD.
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