The Seattle NHL team name will be the Seattle Kraken

Global News ^ | July 23 2020 | Amy Judd

[xp38]

The Seattle NHL team will be called the Seattle Kraken.

For months, fans have been debating what the name will be, with the Seattle Sockeyes often trending as the top pick.

The Seattle Kraken was also a fan favourite and ultimately became the top choice.

The announcement was made in front of nearly 300 construction workers Thursday morning who are building the new arena for the team.

“It’s only right and proper to announce the Kraken name, mark and colors here with the men and women working so hard and meeting every challenge to build our new home,” Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said in a release.

“We were intentional every step of the way making this decision. We listened to our fans, thousands of them face-to-face and tens of thousands more on social media. We were determined to align with who we are as an organization and as a city and region.

[dainbramaged]

Not a bad name, although I don't really follow hockey that much.
Amazon has named their home ice rink "Climate Pledge Arena".

[MarDav]

I like it, but the tradition of throwing octopi on the ice during the playoffs has been taken.

[kosciusko51]

:-)

[RainMan]

Mythological Sea Creature. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraken

[Alberta's Child]

"Phil McCrevice is more like it!" :-P

[xp38]

Mythical giant octopus that sank sailing ships of old.

[dfwgator]

Remember this classic?

[cowboyusa]

The Seatle Smashers. And they can play, this land is your land for the Nationsl Anthem, since it is not a US city.

[headstamp 2]

Sea Monster

[dfwgator]

I like it, but the tradition of throwing octopi on the ice during the playoffs has been taken.

Not that that will be happening anytime soon in Detroit.

[budj]

...as in Seattle Squid.

[Dilbert San Diego]

Yes, what’s with this singular nickname?

Should the Seattle Seahawks be the Seattle Seahawk, singular?

Los Angeles Dodgers should be Los Angeles Dodger?

What statement are they making by having a singular nickname?

[alstewartfan]

What is wrong with “Crackers”?

[VAFreedom]

“Release the Kraken!”

came here for that comment. did not disappoint...

[MarDav]

Hopefully, the pitcher whiffed a couple of the next batters quickly!

[ConservativeStatement]

Just wait for Portland to get an NHL tea

The Portland Unwashed.

[PGR88]

[Red Badger]

Maybe the ‘Crack Heads’ would be a better choice.............

[MarDav]

They had a nice run there for a while. Time for the NY Rangers to take their turn. Maybe they can start a tradition of throwing recently elected socialists onto the ice.

[rexthecat]

“Kraken” is racist. It’s derived from a mythical Norwegian sea creature. It’s got white supremacy written all over it. And speaking of white supremacy, how many Blacks actually play or watch hockey??