American sportscaster Kathryn Tappen, is no longer married to Seattle Kraken assistant coach, Jay Leach.
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The estranged couple got married in 2009 but have long split since 2014. They never revealed the cause of their divorce despite media interrogations.
Who Is Kathryn Tappen?
Kathryn is a sports commentator who works on NBC Sports’ Football Night in America.
She began her career with College Sports Television, where she worked as both a weekend anchor and weekday sports reporter.
She later joined the New England Sports Network (NESN), and subsequently, the NHL Network and then the NBC.
Kathryn is a two-time nominee for the New England Emmy Awards for sports reporting, and was awarded the “Woman of Inspiration” award in 2014.
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In 2016, she added a feather to her cap by clinching an Associated Press award for her feature Swim Meet.
Who Is Jay Leach?
Jay Leach is the nephew of former NHL forward Stephen Leach.

Jay Leach joined the Seattle Kraken in 2021, to assist coach Dave Hakstol for the Kraken’s inaugural season.
He was born on September 2, 1979, in Syracuse, New York, U.S.
His playing career as a defenseman lasted between 2001 and 2013 and played for the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, and San Jose Sharks.


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