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Ringing in the Lunar New Year
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Ringing in the Lunar New Year

Saturday’s home game will be the Kraken’s first-ever Lunar New Year Game with special player warmup jerseys, lion dances and more! — by Bob Condor The first distinction to know about the Lunar New Year is it’s celebrated by Asian nations that at some point in their histories have followed a moon-oriented calendar, in contrast…

January 19, 2023
Winning Ticket for Whatcom County Youth Hockey
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Winning Ticket for Whatcom County Youth Hockey

Bellingham resident and Kraken season ticket member donates 50-50 raffle winnings to increase access to hockey in his community — by Bob Condor When Bellingham resident Parker Sutton and a friend attended the Oct. 15 Kraken home opener, Sutton noticed the team was launching the Seattle Kraken 50/50 Raffle, presented by Washington’s Lottery. The raffle…

December 22, 2022
‘Tis the Giving, Sharing Season
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‘Tis the Giving, Sharing Season

Celebrate this month by donating to Toy Drive, sharing good cheer via the Sea Sleigh (full of surprise gifts for fans), skating together, finding the perfect gift for your No. 1 fan — by Bob Condor While we here at the Kraken think every day is “hockey weather,” the winter holidays signal a special time…

December 1, 2022
Uplifting Community & Fostering Connection Through Indigenous Art
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Uplifting Community & Fostering Connection Through Indigenous Art

From the start, the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena have partnered with local Indigenous artists to tell their stories through murals, carvings, and sculptures. The latest work is featured on the upcoming December 1 warmup jersey. — by Naomi Woolfenden & Bob Condor Art has a way of connecting with all of us at…

November 25, 2022
‘Grubi’ Mask for Cancer Cause
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‘Grubi’ Mask for Cancer Cause

With personal ties to cancer in his family and German village, Kraken’s Philipp Grubauer will auction a specially designed goalie mask to raise money for research — by Bob Condor While cancer researchers have made incredible progress improving treatments and extending lives, the reality is there is still a long road ahead to completely eradicate…

November 10, 2022
Release the … HIFE Jerseys
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Release the … HIFE Jerseys

Get to know the local artists creating five new ‘Hockey is for Everyone’ warmup jerseys and related gear this season, plus a newcomer to honor Lunar New Year — by Bob Condor The Kraken and the team’s fans enjoyed last season’s “Hockey is For Everyone” jerseys so much, this year’s collection includes a sixth original…

November 4, 2022
Breath of Fresh Air in South Park
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Breath of Fresh Air in South Park

Per its environmental justice pillar, One Roof Foundation and nonprofit DRCC team up to place top-grade HEPA air filters in every classroom at Concord Elementary in South Park — by Bob Condor Seattle is a city of lively neighborhoods for meeting friends, becoming a family and feeling at home. South Park is one such example,…

October 26, 2022
Meet Kaan, One Roof’s new Board member
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Meet Kaan, One Roof’s new Board member

One Roof Foundation is excited to welcome Kaan Yalkin to the Board of Trustees! We sat down with Kaan to discuss his role at Amazon, the Climate Pledge, and One Roof Foundation. — by Mari Horita ONE ROOF FOUNDATION:  Please tell us a bit about yourself and what you like to do. KAAN YALKIN:   I am…

October 25, 2022
Launch Pad: Driedger’s Keepers
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Launch Pad: Driedger’s Keepers

Chris Driedger’s new initiative will make it easier to learn how to be a goaltender by providing loaner equipment for young hockey players — by Alison Lukan If you’re a goaltender, you need a lot of gear. But, as Chris Driedger began his journey towards becoming an NHL netminder, he spent his first three years playing the…

October 2, 2022
Raffle = Odds-On Fan Favorite
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Raffle = Odds-On Fan Favorite

One Roof Foundation launching electronic 50/50 raffle at Kraken home games this season, half to One Roof Foundation and other half to fortunate fan – by Bob Condor Kraken fans are about to join in the long-standing hockey tradition of 50/50 raffles at home games, but with a 2.0-type version. Beginning with the Sept. 26…

September 20, 2022