Blog

Healing and Hockey: Youth Win
Blog

Healing and Hockey: Youth Win

One Roof Foundation and Kraken Youth Hockey Association stage learning sessions for coaches who seek their teams to be more positive, less stressful and decidedly inclusive – By Bob Condor @ByBobCondor nhl.com/kraken November 01, 2023 In early September, more than 60 part-time and volunteer coaches with the Kraken Youth Hockey Association gathered at the Northgate Community…

November 1, 2023
At the Ground Floor(ball)
Blog

At the Ground Floor(ball)

Kraken donate 36 floorball kits to Federal Way Public Schools, putting the franchise at nearly 200 kits distributed to promote the fitness and fun in learning a new sport – By Bob Condor @ByBobCondor nhl.com/kraken While the Kraken are gearing up for the franchise’s third NHL season with competitive on-ice practices and four more preseason games,…

October 2, 2023
Allies in Sport and Play
Blog

Allies in Sport and Play

The Kraken and One Roof Foundation joining other local pro teams and the Seattle Sports Commission Foundation to advance play equity in King County – By Bob Condor @ByBobCondor nhl.com/kraken All kids want to play, but not all kids get to play. Increasingly, youth participation in sports in our region is determined by how much their…

September 21, 2023
Sports Smorgasbord
Blog

Sports Smorgasbord

Kraken and One Roof Foundation join third annual sports sampling camp introduces multiple sports activities to underserved youth as part of King County Play Equity Coalition — by Bob Condor There are many impressive features of the third annual King County Play Equity Coalition’s sports sampling camp unfolding this week at King County’s Skyway Park,…

July 28, 2023
Students for Sustainability
Blog

Students for Sustainability

One Roof Foundation launches new ‘externship’ program to immerse students in pursuit of sustainable planet and health equity in communities facing environmental harms — by Bob Condor Just as the Kraken took a big step forward with two rounds of Stanley Cup Playoffs hockey this spring, the Seattle franchise continues making moves to become a…

July 18, 2023
Opening Doors and Growing the Game
Blog

Opening Doors and Growing the Game

One Roof Foundation & ReWA celebrate second year of learn-to-skate program that brings on and off-ice lessons of hockey to a diverse group of children — by Alison Lukan Trying something new can be intimidating, but conquering such a challenge brings a special sense of accomplishment. And sometimes, in that process, you are also introduced…

June 23, 2023
Murky and Mysterious
Blog

Murky and Mysterious

Kraken’s second annual “Green Night” will feature familiar artist’s Pacific-deep green hues in a seaweeds-turned-creature ‘S’ and a fluorescent-red look from ocean depths — by Bob Condor Local artist and community engager Angelina “179” Villalobos was commissioned by the Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena organizations before either was officially named. A couple of years before…

April 4, 2023
One Roof and South Park — We’re All In This Together
Blog

One Roof and South Park — We’re All In This Together

One Roof Foundation and Seattle Kraken kick off Earth month with South Park clean up. — by Rob Johnson One Roof Foundation is committed to advancing environmental justice because everyone should have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and clean and safe places to live and play.  When we started our journey to…

March 31, 2023
Steadfast Volunteers Continue to Sell
Blog

Steadfast Volunteers Continue to Sell

Seattle Kraken 50/50 Raffle volunteers Sherry & Dawn share insights into what it means to help their community – by Emilio Valderas & Jacob Hall The Seattle Kraken 50/50 Raffle presented by Washington’s Lottery launched at the beginning of the 2022-23 NHL season to help its charitable arm – One Roof Foundation – pursue its…

March 23, 2023
Hockey Museum in Town
Blog

Hockey Museum in Town

NHL’s United by Hockey Mobile Museum visits Arena Saturday for interactive fan experience showcasing inclusion in hockey. Buoy, trading cards, and Kraken pins on hand — By Bob Condor Saturday is literally game day for the Kraken with a 1 p.m. start for a pivotal division matchup against the Edmonton Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena….

March 16, 2023