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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

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[Toronto Star] Before stepping on ice, Kraken teach hockey to Seattle kids

“Before the Kraken take the ice for their first NHL season this fall, [Kyle] Boyd and the team have already started introducing the basics of hockey to schools and youth programs in the area. But they’re doing it differently from what other teams have done in the past…Boyd went searching for a school-based ball hockey…

August 26, 2021

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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