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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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Saturday’s 2nd annual Black Hockey History night features Kraken warmup jerseys designed by South Seattle artist who envisions bright future for people of color in the sport — by Bob Condor Like so many sports fans, Alicia Crank watched last Sunday’s Super Bowl at a favorite “watering hole” with friends. The group of 13 was…
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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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Sunday’s second annual Kraken Super Skills Showcase will feature players’ wow-did-you-see-that talents plus lots of fun attractions and giveaways for fans, tickets still available — by Bob Condor For fans wanting to get to know Kraken players better, one of the best opportunities is attending the team’s 2023 Super Skills Showcase benefitting One Roof Foundation….
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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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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…