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+====== Seattle Kraken ======
+===== The Franchise Award =====
+The NHL unanimously approved the Seattle expansion franchise on December 4, 2018, officially making it the 32nd team in the league. [([[https://www.nhl.com/kraken/|NHL.com]])]
+===== The Big Reveal =====
+After months of speculation, the franchise officially revealed its name, logo, and colors to the public on July 23, 2020. [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/team/_/name/sea/seattle-kraken|ESPN]])]
+===== The Mythical Moniker =====
+The name "Kraken" refers to the legendary sea monster of Norse mythology, chosen to honor Seattle's deep maritime history and the formidable nature of the ocean. [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/teams/seattle-kraken/|Sportsnet]])]
+===== Deep Sea Colors =====
+The team's unique official color palette consists of Deep Sea Blue, Ice Blue, Boundless Blue, Shadow Blue, and a bright accent of Red Alert. [([[https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/team/seattle-kraken|TSN]])]
+===== The Tentacle "S" =====
+The primary "S" logo is a direct homage to the original Seattle Metropolitans hockey team, but it cleverly hides a twisting tentacle and a glaring red eye within its curves. [([[https://theathletic.com/nhl/team/kraken/|The Athletic]])]
+===== The Space Needle Anchor =====
+The Kraken's secondary logo features a nautical anchor that is subtly shaped to form the iconic silhouette of the Seattle Space Needle. [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/teams/SEA/seattle-kraken/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== Hollywood Ownership =====
+The franchise's primary ownership group is led by billionaire David Bonderman and highly successful Hollywood film producer Jerry Bruckheimer. [([[https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/seattle/|Yahoo Sports]])]
+===== The 32nd Franchise =====
+Entering as the 32nd active franchise, the Kraken's arrival perfectly rounded out the NHL's organizational structure. [([[https://www.foxsports.com/nhl/seattle-kraken-team|Fox Sports]])]
+===== Balancing the League =====
+Because of Seattle's entry into the league, the Arizona Coyotes were relocated to the Central Division, perfectly balancing the Western and Eastern Conferences at 16 teams each. [([[https://bleacherreport.com/seattle-kraken|Bleacher Report]])]
+===== Climate Pledge Arena =====
+===== Amazon's Statement =====
+Amazon purchased the naming rights to the team's arena but chose to name it "Climate Pledge Arena" rather than brand it with their corporate name, highlighting environmental sustainability. [([[https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/seattle-kraken|NBC Sports]])]
+===== Zero Carbon Footprint =====
+Climate Pledge Arena was designed and constructed to be the very first net-zero carbon certified professional sports arena in the entire world. [([[https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nhl/kraken/|USA Today]])]
+===== A Floating Roof =====
+During the massive reconstruction of the arena, the historic 44-million-pound roof from the 1962 World's Fair was temporarily suspended in mid-air so a completely new bowl could be dug underneath it. [([[https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/|The Seattle Times]])]
+===== Electric Ice Resurfacers =====
+Staying true to their strict environmental commitments, the team uses a fleet of 100% electric Zambonis to resurface the ice between periods. [([[https://www.si.com/nhl/team/seattle-kraken|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Rainwater Ice =====
+The Kraken utilize a specialized system that harvests rainwater from the arena's roof and converts it into the water used to create the NHL ice sheet. [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/SEA/|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== Historic Grounds =====
+The arena is located underneath the historic Seattle Center, physically sitting on the exact same plot of land as the city's previous sports arenas dating back decades. [([[https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/teams/seattle-kraken-players-career-nhl-stats.html|QuantHockey]])]
+===== The Inaugural Season (2021-22) =====
+===== The Expansion Draft =====
+The Kraken built their initial core roster during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, held on July 21, 2021, selecting one unprotected player from 30 other NHL franchises. [([[https://www.nhl.com/|NHL.com]])]
+===== The First Draft Pick =====
+Just days after the expansion draft, the Kraken selected talented center Matty Beniers second overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, making him their first-ever amateur draft pick. [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/|ESPN]])]
+===== The Inaugural Captain =====
+Veteran defenseman Mark Giordano was officially named the first captain in the history of the Seattle Kraken franchise prior to their inaugural season. [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/|Sportsnet]])]
+===== Opening Night =====
+The Kraken played their very first regular-season NHL game on October 12, 2021, dropping a hard-fought 4-3 decision to the Vegas Golden Knights. [([[https://www.tsn.ca/nhl|TSN]])]
+===== The First Goal =====
+Forward Ryan Donato etched his name into the franchise history books by scoring the first regular-season goal ever recorded by a Seattle Kraken player. [([[https://theathletic.com/nhl/|The Athletic]])]
+===== The First Victory =====
+Seattle officially secured its first-ever franchise victory on October 14, 2021, holding on to defeat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on the road. [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== Home Ice Debut =====
+The highly anticipated first regular-season home game at Climate Pledge Arena took place on October 23, 2021, against their geographic rivals, the Vancouver Canucks. [([[https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/|Yahoo Sports]])]
+===== The First Home Goal =====
+Defenseman Vince Dunn scored the first-ever Kraken goal on home ice during the final seconds of the first period of their inaugural home opener. [([[https://www.foxsports.com/nhl|Fox Sports]])]
+===== The First Head Coach =====
+Dave Hakstol was hired as the inaugural head coach of the Seattle Kraken after previously serving as an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [([[https://bleacherreport.com/nhl|Bleacher Report]])]
+===== First Playoff Run (2022-23) =====
+===== Playoff Bound =====
+In just their second year of existence, the Kraken clinched their very first Stanley Cup Playoff berth in April 2023. [([[https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl|NBC Sports]])]
+===== Slaying the Champions =====
+In a massive first-round upset, the Kraken eliminated the heavily favored, defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in seven games. [([[https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nhl/|USA Today]])]
+===== A Game 7 Upset =====
+Seattle secured their first-ever playoff series victory by stepping into a hostile environment in Denver and winning Game 7 of the 2023 first round. [([[https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/hockey/|The Seattle Times]])]
+===== Bjorkstrand's Heroics =====
+Forward Oliver Bjorkstrand was the absolute hero of that decisive Game 7 against Colorado, scoring both of Seattle's goals in the 2-1 series-clinching victory. [([[https://www.si.com/nhl/|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Pushing the Stars =====
+The Kraken advanced to the second round in 2023 and pushed the heavily favored Dallas Stars to a full seven games before ultimately being eliminated. [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== The Calder Winner =====
+Following an outstanding 2022-23 campaign, Matty Beniers became the first player in Kraken history to win a major NHL award by capturing the Calder Memorial Trophy as Rookie of the Year. [([[https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/teams/seattle-kraken-goalies-career-nhl-stats.html|QuantHockey]])]
+===== Jack Adams Finalist =====
+Head coach Dave Hakstol was officially named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award following the team's massive 40-point improvement in their second season. [([[https://www.nhl.com/standings/|NHL.com]])]
+===== Historic Scoring Depth =====
+During the 2023 series against Colorado, Seattle became the first team in NHL history to have 13 different players score a goal within a single playoff series. [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/standings|ESPN]])]
+===== Franchise Records and Milestones =====
+===== The Leading Scorer =====
+Forward Jared McCann quickly established himself as the team's premier offensive threat, holding the franchise record for the most all-time goals. [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/standings/|Sportsnet]])]
+===== The 40-Goal Mark =====
+During the wildly successful 2022-23 season, Jared McCann became the first player in Kraken franchise history to score 40 goals in a single regular season. [([[https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings|TSN]])]
+===== Defensive Playmaker =====
+Vince Dunn has operated as the power-play quarterback and currently holds the franchise record for the most all-time assists by a Kraken defenseman. [([[https://theathletic.com/nhl/standings/|The Athletic]])]
+===== Championship Pedigree =====
+Before being selected by Seattle in the expansion draft, rugged two-way center Yanni Gourde won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning. [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/standings/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== The First Playoff Shutout =====
+Goaltender Philipp Grubauer recorded the very first postseason shutout in Kraken history during the 2023 playoffs, blanking his former team, the Colorado Avalanche. [([[https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/scoreboard/|Yahoo Sports]])]
+===== Outdoor Perfection =====
+Goaltender Joey Daccord recorded a spectacular 35-save shutout during the 2024 NHL Winter Classic, marking the first shutout in the history of the legendary outdoor event. [([[https://www.foxsports.com/nhl/teams|Fox Sports]])]
+===== A New Voice =====
+Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, the Kraken fired Dave Hakstol and hired Stanley Cup-winning coach Dan Bylsma as the second head coach in team history. [([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/nhl|Bleacher Report]])]
+===== The Second Captain =====
+Veteran forward Jordan Eberle was officially named the second captain in franchise history in September 2024, filling the vacancy left years prior by Mark Giordano's departure. [([[https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news|NBC Sports]])]
+===== Team Culture and Affiliates =====
+===== A Monstrous Mascot =====
+The team's official mascot is "Buoy," a large, blue, sea-troll inspired directly by the famous Fremont Troll public sculpture located in the city of Seattle. [([[https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nhl/scores/|USA Today]])]
+===== The Missing Tooth =====
+Buoy is famously missing a front tooth, a deliberate design choice meant to pay humorous homage to the rugged, gap-toothed smiles common among professional hockey players. [([[https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/|The Seattle Times]])]
+===== Desert Success =====
+The Kraken's primary American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, proved instantly successful, reaching the Calder Cup Finals in both of their first two seasons of existence. [([[https://www.si.com/nhl/standings|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== The Winter Classic =====
+On January 1, 2024, the Kraken hosted the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park, securing a memorable 3-0 victory in front of a sold-out baseball stadium. [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/SEA/2024.html|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== ECHL Connection =====
+Expanding their developmental pipeline, the Seattle Kraken maintain a direct affiliation with the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL. [([[https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/teams/seattle-kraken-defensemen-career-nhl-stats.html|QuantHockey]])]

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