Category: Tod Leiweke
Coachella Valley’s success shows Seattle Kraken’s commitment to winning
Seattle Kraken AHLThe Seattle Kraken AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, won the Western Conference and made it within one game of winning the Calder Cup in their inaugural season. “We probably don’t talk enough about the American Hockey League team,” Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke told the assembled medi...
Read moreBefore Playing a Game, the Seattle Kraken Are Winners
Ron FrancisWhen the first puck is dropped on the Seattle Kraken during their first regular-season game tonight, fans will be hoping for a win. But the truth is, it doesn’t matter what side of the win/loss column they wind up on. The truth is, they’ve already won.
Read moreGiordano already impressing Kraken with leadership at training camp
Ron FrancisSEATTLE -- Mark Giordano was the first player on the ice when the Seattle Kraken opened their inaugural training camp Thursday, and when practice ended with a bag skate, guess who led his teammates?
Read moreKraken hold first practice of training camp in 'great atmosphere'
Western Hockey LeagueSEATTLE -- The first fan arrived at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, about two hours before the Seattle Kraken appeared at the Kraken Community Iceplex, their brand-new, three-sheet practice facility. Mario Barile had a ticket and was guaranteed a seat. He just couldn't wait any longer.
Read moreSeattle Kraken to play first NHL game at Golden Knights on Oct. 12
Gary BettmanThe Seattle Kraken will play their first NHL game Oct. 12 at the Vegas Golden Knights, and their home opener Oct. 23 against the Vancouver Canucks.
Read moreKraken first NHL game at Golden Knights on Oct. 12
Gary BettmanVideo: Kraken to play Canucks in home opener.Seattle is scheduled to play its home games at Climate Pledge Arena, which is being renovated.Seattle will play two other preseason home games at WHL arenas while work continues at Climate Pledge Arena."The arena is on track to host our first regular-seas...
Read moreKraken Expansion Draft to be Milestone for Seattle
NBAWhen the calendar flips to this time of year, there is normally a mix and anger and resentment for sports fans in Seattle. But not this year. Not with one of the biggest moments yet in the creation of the newest NHL franchise about to take place.
Read moreSeattle Kraken Announce Preseason Schedule
Western Hockey LeagueThe Seattle Kraken will play their first game as part of the NHL against the Vancouver Canucks on September 26, 2021. The match will be a preseason contest held at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Washington. The team has announced a full six-game preseason schedule that will give the world a few...
Read moreKraken to play first game Sept. 26 against Canucks in preseason
Tod LeiwekeThe Seattle Kraken will play their first NHL game Sept. 26 against the Vancouver Canucks in the preseason.
Read moreKraken to play first preseason game Sept. 26 against Canucks
Calgary FlamesThe Seattle Kraken will play their first NHL preseason game Sept. 26 against the Vancouver Canucks.
Read moreSeattle Kraken GM Ready to Spend Money on Top Players
Vladimir TarasenkoThe Seattle Kraken won't have any financial restrictions in their inaugural season as general manager Ron Francis has been given the green light from ownership to spend right to the salary cap in the team's first season.Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke spoke with the media on Friday and gave Francis the gree...
Read moreBrown to retire, join Kraken as television analyst
Minnesota WildJ.T. Brown is retiring from professional hockey and joining the expansion Kraken as a television analyst, the Seattle team confirmed Monday.
Read moreBrown to retire, join Kraken as television analyst
John ForslundBrown is retiring from professional hockey and joining the expansion Seattle Kraken as a television analyst, the team confirmed on Monday."It was a big decision to hang up my skates, but one that was made easier by the opportunity to work alongside [announcer] John Forslund for the Seattle Kraken,"...
Read moreBrown to retire, join Kraken as television analyst
Carolina HurricanesBrown is retiring from professional hockey and joining the expansion Seattle Kraken as a television analyst, the team confirmed on Monday."It was a big decision to hang up my skates, but one that was made easier by the opportunity to work alongside [announcer] John Forslund for the Seattle Kraken,"...
Read moreWhy the Seattle Kraken Shape up to be an Instant Smash Hit
Seattle Sounders FCTheir expansion predecessors left them with an extremely high bar to clear. But the Kraken should be easy to root for right away – because of their on-ice product but also their off-ice culture.
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