NewsIn support of our communities, 100% OF NET PROCEEDS THROUGH AUGUST 21 will be donated to local organizations serving homeless youthA major reason why Seattle fans have been clamoring for the team name, logo and colors is because the next step is buying Kraken gear. The good news is you can get outfitted online in minutes and at the same time make a positive difference in the lives of some of our region's most vulnerable youth.Fans can visit releasethekrakenstore.com to buy a commemorative line of gear (t-shirts, hoodies, windbreakers and more) to signify the announced name for Seattle's...…NewsIn support of our communities, 100% OF NET PROCEEDS THROUGH AUGUST 21 will be donated to local organizations serving homeless youthA major reason why Seattle fans have been clamoring for the team name, logo and colors is because the next step is buying Kraken gear. The good news is you can get outfitted online in minutes and at the same time make a positive difference in the lives of some of our region's most vulnerable youth.Fans can visit releasethekrakenstore.com to buy a commemorative line of gear (t-shirts, hoodies, windbreakers and more) to signify the announced name for Seattle's...WW…

NewsAs the Seattle Kraken prepare for their first draft in 2021, general manager Ron Francis announced a dozen scouting hires Friday to fortify the effort. The amateur scouts join the franchise with collective decades of impressive NHL experience, deep hockey knowledge, successful draft decisions and voluminous contacts among the coaches who work with prospects every day of their seasons. "We are in a unique situation scouting this season with some leagues beginning play and others still pending," says Francis. "We feel we hired key people with deep experience evaluating prospects and...…NewsAs the Seattle Kraken prepare for their first draft in 2021, general manager Ron Francis announced a dozen scouting hires Friday to fortify the effort. The amateur scouts join the franchise with collective decades of impressive NHL experience, deep hockey knowledge, successful draft decisions and voluminous contacts among the coaches who work with prospects every day of their seasons. "We are in a unique situation scouting this season with some leagues beginning play and others still pending," says Francis. "We feel we hired key people with deep experience evaluating prospects and...WW…

NewsWhile fans eagerly await the arrival of Seattle Kraken players during the next nine to 12 months, the team's hockey operations group is already filling out its lineup. GM Ron Francis announced seven new hires Wednesday to make sure all is ready for that inaugural team and season.Four of the roles represent specialized leaders who are building blocks for any successful hockey franchise: Head athletic trainer Michael Booi, head strength and conditioning coach Nate Brookreson, head equipment manager Jeff Camelio and head video analyst Tim Ohashi. To fortify the effort, Francis tabbed a...…NewsWhile fans eagerly await the arrival of Seattle Kraken players during the next nine to 12 months, the team's hockey operations group is already filling out its lineup. GM Ron Francis announced seven new hires Wednesday to make sure all is ready for that inaugural team and season.Four of the roles represent specialized leaders who are building blocks for any successful hockey franchise: Head athletic trainer Michael Booi, head strength and conditioning coach Nate Brookreson, head equipment manager Jeff Camelio and head video analyst Tim Ohashi. To fortify the effort, Francis tabbed a...WW…