At long last, the Seattle Kraken were released onto their home ice.
After five road games to start the 2021-2022 NHL season, the league’s newest franchise played in the friendly confines of Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks.
Seattle’s fans have waited a long time for the team’s home opener. In December 2018, the NHL approved the expansion team, and in July 2020, the instantly legendary Kraken name and logo were revealed.
“Release the Kraken” was an early rallying cry for employees of the club before Kraken became the team’s name.
The NHL’s newest potential rivalry got off to a hot start on Saturday night in Seattle. Although the final result was a 4-2 loss to the Canucks, the atmosphere was electric and the fans were fired up.
Here are some of the best scenes, moments and plays from the Kraken home opener:
Seattle’s fans and teams showed support
From Russell Wilson to Sue Bird, Seattle’s finest showed up to support the home team.
Seattle legends showing up for the #SeaKraken. pic.twitter.com/ojTV0aS4z3
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) October 24, 2021
Repping the @SeattleKraken on a special day for our city 🏒
Here’s to an incredible opening night at @ClimateArena! pic.twitter.com/VeVVjh6HzG
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 23, 2021
Let’s gooo @SeattleKraken!!!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 24, 2021
the #seattlelove is real today! 💙 😍
how are you reppin the #seakraken? pic.twitter.com/go57yEbq4E
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) October 23, 2021
Hockey is home 💙
Happy Home Opener Day, @SeattleKraken! #SeattleLove | #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/0KGRX86Zwy
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) October 23, 2021
Scenes from pregame skate
first skate in the new barn.
📍: @ClimateArena pic.twitter.com/bv8JzN0lRE
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) October 23, 2021
the boys are ready. 😤 pic.twitter.com/iGPnLWFu5p
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) October 23, 2021
Getting the job…
Source : espn
