Access to Play
The Seattle Kraken’s One Roof Foundation, the NHL, Virginia Mason Franciscan are investing $225,000 to refurbish the Verlo Playfield’s courts in conjunction with Metro Parks Tacoma. The renovation includes adding multi-sport hoop goals, sports equipment and a new mural. Read more here…
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First-ever ‘Tidal Shift’ gala promises a fun night but the real treasures for Kraken fans – from experiences to limited-edition player gear – are up for silent auction starting Friday – By Bob Condor @ByBobCondor nhl.com/kraken December 29, 2023 When the Seattle Kraken were still a yet-to-be-named NHL franchise, executives Tod Leiweke and Mari Horita were…
Access to Play
One Roof Foundation honors interconnectivity of local nonprofit sector with invites to Kraken games via Tide Pool program presented by WaFd Bank. Let the raves begin – By Bob Condor @ByBobCondor nhl.com/kraken December 11, 2023 “All things are one thing, and one thing is all things … It is advisable to look from the tide pool…
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“Climate Pledge Arena Saturday Honored Indigenous Populations…perspective was provided by Saturday’s Indigenous People’s Night. Proud cultures were recognized, whose achievement over hardship exponentially exceeds any by sports teams.” Read more here…
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“Kyle Boyd stops by Good Day Seattle to discuss the Kraken’s specialty jersey designs that were created by local artists who represent the communities of each of the featured game nights.” — Watch the full feature here….
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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…
Environmental Justice
Artist Sarah Robbins designs at the intersection of city and nature for the Seattle Kraken’s 2023-24 season at Climate Pledge Arena. Read more here…
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“SEATTLE — Seattle’s Memorial Stadium project is moving forward, and leaders are adamant it will serve primarily as a home for high school sports, and events and as a community space. On Monday, Seattle’s School Superintendent, Seattle Center Director, and the One Roof Foundation Executive Director all met with KOMO News to share new designs and…
Access to Play
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,…
Access to 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…