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Kraken History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21

Matthew Zator | November 21, 2022

This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a new all-time leading scorer for players born in Europe. A handful of…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14

Matthew Zator | October 14, 2022

Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 12

Matthew Zator | October 12, 2022

Oct. 12 was another very busy date in NHL history. The laundry list of milestones that occurred includes two teams getting their first-ever wins, a bunch of first goals, some…

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 26

Matthew Zator | September 26, 2022

Sept. 26 is the birth date of two current Hockey Hall of Famers, as well as two brothers who will be joining them very soon. Also, the most infamous international…

Today in Hockey History: July 21

Matthew Zator | July 21, 2022

July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…

Flyers Won’t Get so Lucky in Next Expansion Draft

Johnny Berman | December 20, 2021

*This was originally published in Dec. 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers caught somewhat of a break in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft when the Vegas Golden Knights selected Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. No…

Climate Pledge Arena: A Historic Home for the Kraken

Nick Pinkerton | April 30, 2021

The Seattle Kraken are just months from taking the ice as the 32nd NHL franchise. Their home, Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center, will not only impress fans as a…

The 1917 Metropolitans: Seattle’s First Stanley Cup Champions

Sean Mallon | September 29, 2020

In the fall of 2021, the NHL’s newest franchise will take the ice. The newly-named Seattle Kraken will have completed construction on their arena, experienced the expansion and entry drafts…

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