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“Mari Horita, executive director of the One Roof Foundation — the community arm of the team and Climate Pledge Arena — said the deal works because both the Kraken and Muckleshoot have common goals of sustainability and community empowerment. Horita mentioned the NHL dealing with a longstanding issue of hockey being shut off from communities…
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“For one group of the youngest prospective skaters, the opportunity to get on the ice brings not just skating skills, but also a sense of community, a broadening of horizons, and access to something that might otherwise be out of reach. Once a week for 32 weeks, the Kraken Community Iceplex welcomes around 50 children…
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“In Driedger’s quest to keep busy during a seven- to nine-month expected recovery time after tearing his ACL last summer, he decided to pay it forward. That’s how he met Jude, and the two hit it off right away… …He launched Driedger’s Keepers, a program that allows Seattle’s aspiring young goaltenders to try the position without…
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“The first Seattle Kraken artist residency sponsored by Smartsheet brings Matika Wilbur’s expert artistry and vision into an immersive Coast Salish art experience… …We have been working with leaders from Washington’s Tribal nations from the very beginning to determine how we can best support and engage with their communities,” said Mari Horita, Senior Vice President,…
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“The Starbucks community store donates a portion of its profits to the One Roof Foundation, an initiative conceptualized by Seattle Kraken and the Climate Pledge Arena, hoping to address and rectify barriers faced by low-income families and BIPOC in sports. They also support local organizations such as Washington Wild and Black Girl Hockey Club, which…
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“The Seattle Kraken will have a new look for Saturday’s home game against the Colorado Avalanche… at least during warmups… the Kraken will break out a new set of warmup jerseys to commemorate the Lunar New Year. The new warmups are an effort to celebrate diversity and inclusion in hockey. Kraken players will wear the…
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Chris Driedger speaks with past teammate and plane seat-buddy Riley Sheahan about his recent injury, the start of Driedger’s Keepers, and experience coming up in the NHL. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube here….
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“The Seattle Kraken will wear warmup jerseys featuring a design from Seattle artist Monyee Chau. Sunday marks the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit and Saturday’s home matchup against the Colorado Avalanche will be the first annual Lunar New Year Game…The jerseys, part of the Hockey is for Everyone series, will be autographed and…
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“The Seattle Kraken, the National Hockey League’s newest hockey team is creating sweet memories with their pets. And a non-profit organization called Done Gone Seattle is helping them do it…The calendar does not only promote awareness about adoptable dogs but the net proceeds from Seattle Kraken Dog Calendar sales will go to Dog Gone Seattle…
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Devin Donskoi joins the KIRO 7 4:00pm news crew to share about the Dogs of the Deep calendar, Kraken Toy Drive, Northgate Elementary Winterfest, and upcoming Larsson bobblehead night on December 20th. — Watch the full segment here at minute 45:30….