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[U.S. Figure Skating] Bridging the Gap
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[U.S. Figure Skating] Bridging the Gap

Kraken Community Iceplex creates opportunities for access and equity “In September, the Kraken implemented a partnership between the One Roof Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena, and the Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) to teach more than 60 preschoolers how to ice skate.” — Read the full story here….

February 1, 2022
Winning on Wednesdays
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Winning on Wednesdays

Every week during the Kraken season, 60 children of refugee and immigrant families are learning how to skate-and so much more in a program intended to break down barriers. By Bob Condor Every Wednesday morning at the Kraken Community Iceplex, there is nothing short of undeniable transformation taking place on an ice rink.   This is…

December 7, 2021
[Seattle Times] Hockey has long been dominated by white men. These players hope to create a more inclusive future for the sport.
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[Seattle Times] Hockey has long been dominated by white men. These players hope to create a more inclusive future for the sport.

“[Leah] Cupps believes making hockey more inclusive in Seattle will be supported by the Kraken, whose financial investments and partnerships, she says, can help bring attention to groups providing inclusive opportunities and help ease the financial cost of hockey…This month, [One Roof Foundation] also launched a partnership with Refugee Women’s Alliance Early Childhood Learning Center…

October 24, 2021
[Seattle Kraken] Hockey on the Ground ‘Floor’
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[Seattle Kraken] Hockey on the Ground ‘Floor’

“During the week of the recent NHL Expansion Draft, [Kraken TV analyst JT] Brown was in town for the live fan event at Gas Works Park. He made sure to find the time to attend a “floor ball” camp session at Fairwood Elementary School in Renton as part of summertime “Multi-Sport and Hockey Sampler Program”…

August 22, 2021