NHL

Seattle Kraken to play preseason games in Everett, Kent and Spokane

July 9, 2021 10:39am PDT

The Seattle Kraken announced their preseason schedule which includes three "home" games in Everett, Kent and Spokane.

Seattle Kraken reach agreement to use Charlotte as AHL affiliate

June 28, 2021 4:24pm PDT

The Seattle Kraken will use the Charlotte Checkers as their American Hockey League affiliate for the first season of the newest NHL franchise.

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol talks expansion draft and his player development process

June 27, 2021 10:48pm PDT

Dave Hakstol was announced head coach on Thursday, June 24th and on Sunday he joined Q13 sports reporter Alyssa Charlston to talk about the expansion draft July 21st, the way he develops players and the vision he and General Manager Ron Francis have for the team right now.

Seattle Kraken hire Dave Hakstol as first coach

June 24, 2021 1:50pm PDT

Dave Hakstol will take on the challenge of leading the Seattle Kraken in his second head job in the NHL

JT Brown retires from NHL, joins Seattle Kraken broadcast

June 21, 2021 9:02pm PDT

The Seattle Kraken have hired former NHL forward JT Brown as the television analyst for their inaugural season, the team announced Monday.

Commentary: If you’re not paying attention to the Kraken by now, it’s the perfect time to start

June 13, 2021 10:21pm PDT

The NHL Playoffs, combined with the pending hire of a new head coach and upcoming expansion draft, provide a perfect time to jump on the bandwagon if you're not already.

NHL Draft 101: Here's what you need to know

June 2, 2021 1:58pm PDT

The full NHL Draft is set for July 23-24. Here's what you need to know ahead of the Seattle Kraken's first time drafting players.

Kraken make first signing, ink Luke Henman to 3-year deal

May 12, 2021 3:18pm PDT

The 21-year-old center became the first player ever signed by the Kraken on Wednesday when he inked a three-year entry-level contract with the expansion NHL club, which is set to begin its first season this fall.

Seattle Kraken officially join NHL as league's 32nd team

April 30, 2021 4:45pm PDT

Release the Kraken! The Seattle Kraken officially became the 32nd team in the National Hockey League on Friday.

Seattle Kraken to change name of bar and grill after local punk bar files lawsuit over name use

April 24, 2021 9:36am PDT

The Seattle NHL team acted swiftly in response to a recent lawsuit filed by a local bar over the team's plan to name a new restaurant with a similar name.

WHL gearing up for shortened season giving Seattle Thunderbirds chance to be scouted

March 18, 2021 7:56pm PDT

This season, five U.S. Western Hockey League teams will play a shortened, 24 game season. Normally this time of year the ice is about to come out, but instead, it is fresh and ready for the season to start.

Seattle Kraken trying to help revive hockey at Alaska Anchorage

February 26, 2021 8:27pm PST

Even before playing their first game as a franchise, the Seattle Kraken are trying to help revive a college hockey program more than 1,000 miles from their home rink.

Seattle Kraken adds former Buffalo Sabres GM to front office

January 5, 2021 4:05pm PST

The Seattle Kraken made two more additions to their front office Tuesday, bringing in former Buffalo general manager Jason Botterill as an assistant GM and Norm Maciver as director of player personnel.

Seattle Kraken and Oak View Group lead the charge in stadium safety

September 9, 2020 6:54pm PDT

The Seattle Kraken and Oak View Group are leading the way in figuring out best practices for getting fans back in arenas for entertainment events.

Kraken to start season ticket seat selection in late August

August 11, 2020 7:30pm PDT

The Seattle Kraken will allow fans who put down deposits on season tickets to begin selecting their seats later this month.

Local hockey GMs excited about Kraken name and potential effect of NHL in Seattle market

August 9, 2020 11:53pm PDT

La Forge, Davidson sound off on new NHL team name and excitement about Kraken's positive effect on Thunderbirds, Silvertips

Seattle Kraken hire Dave Baseggio as pro scouting director

July 30, 2020 8:07pm PDT

The Seattle Kraken added to their hockey operations staff by hiring Dave Baseggio as director of pro scouting Thursday.

Commentary: Kraken reveal was more than just a name – it's about the entire package

July 26, 2020 10:23pm PDT

Some fans might not be happy with Seattle's new NHL name. But it will prove to be the right choice, if you consider the entire package.

Release the Kraken! NHL Seattle announces team name, logo after much anticipation

July 23, 2020 9:19am PDT

After months and months of speculation, NHL Seattle has made it official: The Seattle Kraken will take the ice at Climate Pledge Arena in 2021.