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[Seattle Times] Kraken announce groundbreaking partnership with Muckleshoot Tribe
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[Seattle Times] Kraken announce groundbreaking partnership with Muckleshoot Tribe

“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…

February 22, 2023
[USA Hockey] Seattle Kraken’s Iceplex is Truly for the Community
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[USA Hockey] Seattle Kraken’s Iceplex is Truly for the Community

“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…

February 21, 2023
[Stockhouse] Renowned Visual Storyteller Matika Wilbur Unveils a New Multi-Media Installation, “The Salmon People,” at Climate Pledge Arena
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[Stockhouse] Renowned Visual Storyteller Matika Wilbur Unveils a New Multi-Media Installation, “The Salmon People,” at Climate Pledge Arena

“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,…

February 16, 2023
[Tasting Table] What Makes These 11 Starbucks Community Stores Unique
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[Tasting Table] What Makes These 11 Starbucks Community Stores Unique

“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…

February 6, 2023
[MYNorthwest] Seattle Kraken celebrate Lunar New Year with new warmup jerseys
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[MYNorthwest] Seattle Kraken celebrate Lunar New Year with new warmup jerseys

“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…

January 20, 2023