Meet the Seattle Kraken

Some say we know more about the cosmos than we do our own waters. Maybe that’s what draws us to the sea - the vast expanse, the impermeable deep. The uncharted has long inspired generations of folklore.
In Seattle, we welcome voyagers. Our port city brings legends from all over the world. We cross boundless oceans and dense wilderness, finding our beasts along the way. These legends are home to this rugged, coastal
wonderland with a name etched on Lord Stanley.
Now, we breathe new life into a legend. An ancient and powerful force reawakens in the heart of the great Pacific Northwest. We will wear the ‘S’ in honor of our champion predecessors, and we will have a name that incarnates the might of the sea.
The NHL’s 32nd club. Given life by 32,000 fans.
The Seattle Kraken.
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[@THeavyArmsT]

Been playing hockey in Seattle for 25 years, my grandfather played, my father played and my sister played. I cant tell you what it means to have a team finally in the city I love.

[@mikeanderson1550]

Congrats you guys deserve one

[@whitewalkerthelongnight1203]

The city you so richly deserve

[@AnEvolvingApe]

@@whitewalkerthelongnight1203 You need to delete your account.

[@railshock8890]

Congrats! Seattle has great fans, I know they'll support their team well. Hopefully this means the Sonics can return too.

[@jessical4806]

We feel the same! I’m Canadian but have lived here for 15 years. My kids play hockey, husband works for the Tips, and we are just so thrilled to have a team of our own.

[@cityhawk]

From a Rangers fan to the city of Seattle, welcome back to the NHL. May your stay be a long one.

[@mason.11]

@@voodoolou3793 Quebec City is a far smaller market and it would be more expensive to maintain a team there because USD>CAN. The only possible relocation I can envision is the Coyotes to Houston.

[@rdsnewsguy2476]

@@voodoolou3793 They sold 32,000 season tickets in 10 minutes when they first went on sale. Don't think ticket sales will be a problem.

[@Twentykixx]

Hockey guy from back in the day watching the likes of Gretzky, Mario, Cam, Yzerman, etc...while growing up. I can actually say the jersey color and the logos really stink. The name, well that’ll take care of itself since they we on Krack

[@cityhawk]

Andrew Furrer How did politics enter the discussion? God, some people have to put politics into everything. Didn’t think well-wishing is so controversial. 🙄

[@rdsnewsguy2476]

@Andrew Furrer Not sure how that's relevant to how the Seattle team will fare. Ha!

[@DeadPixel27]

That's how you do a reveal trailer

[@matthewjames206]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@jimmyb1043]

The redskins better take notes

[@krakenhawkstratdude204]

Absolutely. I must have watching video at least 30 times already. I can't wait for the season to start.

[@jonathanp9377]

@@jimmyb1043 i think you mean "washington football team" sir

[@jimmyb1043]

Fuck that I’m still calling them the redskins until they get a real name

[@timelesscadaver1586]

Red wings: NOOOO!! YOU CANT HAVE AN OCTOPUS AS YOUR MASCOT! Seattle: Haha kraken go blub blub

[@emilytopham5069]

As a wings fan, I welcome our fellow cephalopod! There's enough birds and mammals out there, invertebrates need more love!

[@theblueoctopus4494]

@@emilytopham5069 damn straight. Crustaceans too!

[@coltsfan69]

Stupid name

[@inkarn8915]

@@coltsfan69 no u

[@tatoes6018]

Chizzie Lovell clown

[@Shr00b]

Canadian here. You guys are the one American city that deserved a hockey team more than any other city. I have no idea how Vegas got a team before you guys, but welcome to the NHL. Finally, Vancouver has a rival!

[@TheLordNovo]

But looking back, Vegas getting a team has been very beneficial for the league. They’re like the Cinderella story team, except they never stopped being good (thus far). I love my knights, and I’m happy they are solid, and a good attraction for Vegas. People will want to see a winning knights team more than the dumbass Raiders play

[@dustinshaffer5054]

Vegas is doing just fine you Canuck jackhat.

[@jennifernowak5075]

This video is BADASS. I’m loving the old clipper and the moody scenes of modern Seattle. The old and new coming together to make a kraken. Best hype video ever. Count me in. Congrats Seattle, and love from New Orleans! 🖤🌊

[@mvk4343]

Now imagine an NHL team coming to New Orleans. I would absolutely support it, I don't care how unviable it is lol

[@optimisticoutreach1236]

Logo is Suzuki

[@georgevila122]

Jennifer Nowak : Seattle hockey fans, should start going around the city, having people sign a petition to remove the pathetic name of KRAKEN, to this expansion team and replace it instead with SABRE CATS. That is exactly what i would do, if i was living in Seattle, right now.

[@georgevila122]

mv k : If an NHL franchise were to arrive in New Orleans, i would create the perfect nickname for them : THE JAZZ !!

[@shabbyoregano8547]

From a Jets fan and the city of Winnipeg. Welcome back to the NHL.

[@karlfalckh3498]

They've never had an NHL franchise

[@jeffreyschuster3610]

@@karlfalckh3498 Seattle had a team a long time ago and in fact the Seattle Metropolitans won the 1917 Stanley Cup

[@karlfalckh3498]

@@jeffreyschuster3610 Thank you for that

[@markzylstra2947]

@@jeffreyschuster3610 Technically wasn't apart of the NHL though. It was the PCHA.

[@jeffreyschuster3610]

@@markzylstra2947 True, but they also predated the NHL

[@jordanblizniak4287]

As a Canucks fan I'm stoked for this potential rivalry! Also a very very cool logo😃

[@PeterCieply]

Your stanley cup chances just got weigh smaller...I would not envy having an extra rivalry when you can't even deal with Edmonton Calgary or Winnipeg. Your done,time to move the team to Yellownkife so you can put some distance between you and your new rival...who is gonna eat you alive. Awaken the Kracken! :)

[@90sNickfan91]

I’m just a fan of hockey.

[@poynter85]

Cheers Jordan! We are excited, too! Im a life long Sharks fan that relocated to Seattle this year. Very very happy about this!

[@AnEvolvingApe]

@@PeterCieply *Kraken

[@edubb7774]

Bet u a bag of a smarties we win the first game

[@jamminwithjam]

This is STRAIGHT FIRE!!!

[@davidsmith1178]

Hat Trick Tradition: Throw Salmon onto the ice. FEED THE KRAKEN!

[@AnEvolvingApe]

No.

[@jlyo1991]

An Evolving Ape Go back. You evolved out of your sense of humor.

[@AnEvolvingApe]

@@jlyo1991 Humor requires intellect of which you have none.

[@kailleenvalenzuela7165]

That honestly sounds like a pretty good idea

[@orkan69]

@@kailleenvalenzuela7165 Throwing salmon onto the ice is a Seattle hockey tradition. Currently, it happens when the Seattle Thunderbirds play against the Portland Winterhawks (WHL).

[@matthewjames206]

This gives me chills. I'm so dang excited for this. An NHL team is something I've been wishing for ever since moving to Seattle in '99. Though I'm not going to lie, my first choice for a team name was Totems. But after watching this video for the 15th time, Kraken has absolutely grown on me. And the logo and team colors are perfect. So far the team owners and front office staff have done everything right. Now we just need players. I can't wait.

[@codeman99-dev]

I love the logo animation! I hope that is used for every single pre-game!

[@dawsonmj]

I’m not a hockey fan, but DAMN, THIS IS BADASS! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Finally a sports franchise that gets their branding and logo right. Well done.

[@georgevila122]

dawsonm : The name sucks. So does the logo. SABRE CATS, is the ideal name that would perfectly suit, this new NHL expansion team.

[@elizabethdennis5695]

@@georgevila122 Sabre Cats? That literally does not fit Seattle at all.

[@georgevila122]

@@elizabethdennis5695: IT CERTAINLY DOES, HONEY. KRAKEN is an absolutely pathetic nickname, to be given to a wonderful expansion team like Seattle. Call it whatever you like. For me, this franchise will forever be known as : THE SEATTLE SABRE CATS. I love the name, and that is how i will call them.

[@elizabethdennis5695]

@@georgevila122 First off I'm not your honey. Second, what does the name Sabre Cats have to do with Seattle. and third its idiotic to call a team by something that is clearly not, just because you dislike the name.

[@georgevila122]

@@elizabethdennis5695: For your information, SABRE is the sharp blade of the skates, which hockey players wear at each game. Cats, represents the speed and agility of a player or team, which dominates opponents, by how well they perform at every game. As i said before. You want to call them KRAKEN ? GO AHEAD AND DO IT. I AM NOT STOPPING YOU. People have a right to say what they want, to express their views and to call team names, that suits them to their liking. This is why we are living in a FREE SOCIETY, where human beings have the right to say or do what they want, at any time. That includes naming expansion sports teams as well. So as far as i am concerned, MY MIND IS MADE UP. SEATTLE SABRE CATS is the name i have personally adopted to this team, and that is how i will permanently call them until the day i leave this world. SORRY FOR CALLING YOU HONEY. I DIDN'T KNOW IT WOULD OFFEND YOU, SO MUCH.

[@oooooooooorly]

Gotta call the arena "The Deep." It's partly underground, no?

[@mattmardiks2139]

Unfortunately they have a stadium name its Climite pledge arena

[@oooooooooorly]

@@mattmardiks2139 Sure, but that doesn't preclude a nickname.

[@mattmardiks2139]

That is true I like your arena name better then the actual one

[@NightmareKato]

@@mattmardiks2139 "Welcome to The Deep at Climate Change Arena!"

[@stormwater6580]

“The Deep” would make a great nickname. Kind of like the Shark Tank.

[@InfiniteHorizons]

We knew that this was probably going to be the name for a long time. Great name

[@PalpitoMcCray]

Awful name. I was hoping to root for them because I live here. No thanks, have fun Krakheads.

[@InfiniteHorizons]

Douglas D What name would you’ve like?

[@MrNick7271]

@@InfiniteHorizons Anything but Kraken, sounds corny as hell just saying it

[@PalpitoMcCray]

@@InfiniteHorizons I wouldn't have minded Sockeye's or even taking the junior team name the Totems(Given the political climate, that's not happening). Sockeyes were #1 in every single poll that I had seen. It has a great double-meaning because people socked in the eye during fights, and there is great salmon here in WA(albeit not sockeye salmon).

[@InfiniteHorizons]

Douglas D Yeah I love that name to. I’m happy they did not go with a name like the Eagles because that is too generic

[@adamdeutsch5948]

Chills every single time I watch this! Go Kraken!!!

[@HouseD112]

What gives me the chills is the subtle boat creaking at the end. The calm right before the attack is when your anxiety is highest. So pumped for the Kraken to take the ice.

[@JJ-bi5qx]

RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!

[@night-gaming4597]

Patience young padawon

[@christopheridonkulous]

gotta say, this hype video is... HYPE! well done, and welcome to the league fellas, from a proud NYR fan!

[@emilytopham5069]

!!!! I only lived out in the Seattle area for a short time when I was little, but boy howdy, this gives me chills. Hello there, hockey backup boyfriend!

[@johnnylima1337]

Kraken -- great sound, like Kodak goal horn -- good regional flavor of Washington ferries vs BC ferries logo -- beautiful. It's simple, and then very little symbolic bit is a subtle enhancement colors -- good, I think it will grow on me. Different enough to stand out, familiar enough to be accepted

[@chris71388]

Johnny Lima colors are really unoriginal. But the logo is cool.

[@jeffwarren1242]

@@chris71388 It would have been un original if they picked neon green with navy blue. What sports team do you know that has the same colors as the Kraken.

[@TC-wg1gx]

J Warrior Tennessee Titans have the navy blue/sky blue/red combo . That might be it though

[@chris71388]

@@jeffwarren1242 Blue and Red? Half of them. I wish they would have went with Sea foam green and salmon.

[@oakstwentyfive]

From a Kings fan - Congrats Seattle, and Congrats Kraken fans. Cheers to good competition!

[@thehockeyboi1013]

From the words of the beloved Jessie Pollock “LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO”

[@ethanwagensveld5496]

DZ: that’s my ears

[@musicman2303]

Didn't love the name until I saw the logo. Well done, Seattle!

[@SwiftSean11]

Same... & I didn't know it is the name of a mythical sea creature... I'm in...

[@musicman2303]

Sean Swift I knew it was a mythical creature but there were other names I liked better, but’s it’s growing on me. May be my backup team until the Red Wings are competitive again

[@ShawnSuther]

It's also a little bit of a nod to the original Seattle Metropolitans logo "S".

[@MSU-DetroitFan]

Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken The Battle for the Octopus

[@kimberlyreynolds8550]

Sounds a lot better than Sockeyes.

[@kimg7784]

As a Penguins fan, I'm super excited and impressed with the logo. It's awesome! Can't wait for post-Covid-19 world where I can go see live. Wtg Seattle! The PNW rocks but then again as someone who lives in here I'm biased. 😉

[@dnuck318]

I live in the PNW but my favorite team has been the Penguins since I was a kid now I have a 1B team now behind the Penguins beinh 1A. Release the Kraken!!

[@inkarn8915]

Release the Kraken...merchandise! I need a hat, that logo is sick.

[@sakstern]

That logo is something else, will be hard not to root for this team by that and it's name alone

[@powerplayhockey923]

I’m from Washington so I’m stoked for Washington to have a team

[@Cometcrash4700]

Not even a NHL fan but I might have to tune in to become one now. Gotta rep 206 💪🏾 LETS GO KRAKEN!! (Now please give us back the Supersonics while you’re at it😢😂)

[@Tirpitz7]

I would love if they put a display in the arena somewhere that contains Seattle Metropolitans memorabilia and a brief overview of Seattle's first Stanley Cup Champions.

[@noobmaster-wj3qm]

That'd be cool

[@andrewv.l.8908]

All the best from Chicago. Very excited for this. Your PR has done a fantastic job by the way

[@topnep548]

Welcome to the NHL, Squidward!

[@topnep548]

Should also mention that the logo looks like the Suzuki logo

[@neilhess2518]

This is one of the best "reveal" videos I have ever seen in ANY capacity. They absolutely KILLED this.

[@titusroberson1523]

I have never watched a hockey game in my life, I saw this teams logo and jersey, and was immediately mesmerized, not sure what it is about them, but I guess I’m gonna start watching hockey know

[@realmackle]

Wow. Loved the NHL for years but never had a team near me. Settled for the Blackhawks due to their relations with the Winterhawks who play in portland. But this is amazing. Especially considering theyre starting the '22 season 3-0.

[@owon999]

Defend the Krak' House!

[@CanuckGod]

Full of Krak' heads...

[@hunnids4279]

@@CanuckGod pain

[@lemonsqweezy9532]

Welp ill never call it anything else now

[@matthewjames206]

By any means necessary.

[@Andrew-vw5vb]

I can't wait til my team plays in the crack house.

[@nr_6170]

While I’m a Boston fan no matter IM SO HYPE FOR THE KRAKEN WELCOME SEATTLE

[@Jewishkowboy]

Ok, that logo is awesome!!!!!!!

[@flightphantom5025]

Have family in Seattle and can’t wait to see them excited about the new team in their city plus can’t wait to watch them play my WILD!! Congrats Seattle you deserve it and can’t wait to see the rivalry’s you develop with possibly the canucks or maybe the sharks Kings ducks coyotes or knights

[@drodro2524]

As a wild fan... welcome back to the NHL may you have a amazing franchise

[@realkingmonarch]

This video gives me goosebumps every time

[@Dog_will_hunt]

Me too.

[@Stlbluesgirl101]

I, a Blues fan for life, welcome this new addition to the league! :)

[@cgredler21]

This is how you make a pump up video. I’m so fired up! Love the name love the logo. Can’t wait to get my merch

[@scrubjay93]

Grew up going to hockey games in Portland with my dad in the 60s/early 70s--the Portland Buckaroos. Been waiting many years for the region to get a hockey team, so this is very satisfying to see! I'm now living in Olympia, so will maybe even get to attend live (will tickets be too expensive for people on a budget?). Regardless, a great rollout, especially when Washington DC did such a faceplant, lol. Pacific NW rules.

[@jessical4806]

We’ve anxiously been awaiting this day. So damn stoked!

[@scarlettina710]

Fantastic announcement video--gave me chills. I grew up on Long Island as a fan of the Islanders during the dynasty years and, after 25 years in Seattle, I'm totally stoked to have an NHL team in my adopted home town. Release the Kraken and let the mighty fall before its power!

[@joshuahulka643]

I NEED to know who produced this video. This is a masterpiece of a reveal. RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!

[@therealchickentender]

Seriously, I can't stop watching this. RELEASE THE KRAKEN!

[@mikegrbic5195]

@@therealchickentender Playing in the Krak house with Squidward as a mascot. Knights did it better!

[@therealchickentender]

@@mikegrbic5195 Cool story.

[@brandonb.5304]

@@mikegrbic5195 They did? Naming the franchise the Golden Knights, which is only tenably connected to Vegas after probably the worst hotel on the strip, The Excaliber?

[@matt47110815]

Don't know yet who produced this, but it probably helped to have Jerry Bruckheimer in the Team's Owner Group.

[@d.b.4671]

It's been six months, and this video still hypes me up every time I see it.

[@iRonlMoNKleY]

Many years ago, I made fun of the name reveal because all I could think of was campiness and Liam Neeson. I didn't take it seriously. But the logos and the montages are so genius and fitting for Seattle that I change my view. This is truly one of the BEST colors in sports. They can go in so many directions from here. The animated tentacle and eye is sick!!!

[@bubbacarlson8213]

From a Stars fan in the state of hockey Welcome to the NHL Seattle I hope you guys stay around for a very long time

[@omgsniffles]

That logo is a sweet piece of work. LOVE THE NAME!

[@thehealdcrew1868]

From a Bruins fan: Welcome to the league Seattle. I'm super excited for next year! Fear the Bear 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@drewharford3291]

Two years later and I still get chills

[@jonagustin1967]

This video gave me goosebumps! So hyped and ready for Seattle to unleash their hockey team! 👏👏👏👏

[@forrestwright7378]

Very cool nickname and love the color scheme. This is original and great.

[@Davidjon1946]

Greetings From the City of Buffalo and all of us true born and raised Buffalo Sabres fans established 1970. We welcome you to the NHL Seattle.

[@marcusgonzales863]

Got me hyped asf! Die hard Seattle fan...Seahawks since early 90s, Mariners from the Refuse to Lose run with Griffey and Edgar and of course, my beloved SuperSonics. The Glove, the Reign Man, Big Smooth. So f*^%ing excited to head up to Van and whoop the Canuck’s *^% and have a beer with their fans after. LOL This vid gave me goosebumps! 🙌🏽

[@stormwater6580]

YES! They actually named them the Kraken! Beyond excited.

[@isaacz695]

Love how the nhl is expanding

[@swirle13]

So hype! Can't wait to get my hands on some merch already

[@sunny-dee]

me neither tbh, the merch is going to be awesome!

[@scarlettina710]

You can already pre-order on the site.

[@csheadtrip]

Wow, I don't even watch hockey, and I'm absolutely HYPED! That logo is so mean!

[@kailleenvalenzuela7165]

From a blues fan to Seattle welcome back to the nhl may u stay in our hearts forever

[@robpische519]

that was epic!! the creaking ship.. awesome

[@shikadai4574]

Born and currently living in Washington state, I love Seattle so much! I'm so happy the city i love FINALLY has a team! 💙🌊🦑 I'm a football gal and this is finally gonna make me a hockey gal! 🏒

[@p-doubleu331]

Yes so excited for next season

[@johnlouisvii9437]

Wow. Amazing. Hope for a good season!

[@sirlink9611]

From a lifelong Bruins fan, I am excited to see the Kraken come back! Can't wait to see them play!

[@truehockeyfan1179]

Ottawa fan here we got our team back it’s only fair you do too RELEASE THE KRAKEN

[@rogergreenberg1205]

As a full time Boston Bruins fan and part time Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning fan I’m thrilled to welcome Seattle to the NHL family

[@Beanie-Sandals]

I love that wooden ship creaking at the end. Hype is real. I no longer live in Seattle but I always wondered why there wasn't an NHL team. Now I need to move back for the '21-'22 season

[@mikeanderson1550]

Welcome to the fam kraken great job on design hope you do well like Vegas (as long as my blues aren’t playing you)

[@adamsir88]

From a Sharks fan from the city of San Jose. Welcome to the NHL! Awesome trailer!

[@Sacrosanctity451]

Amazing work!

[@davidoldham1545]

New nhl fan here from the UK I have decided to be a seattle kraken fan so exited for the team to get started let's go

[@NorSe_RavN]

I really like how they made their logo and how good its mixed well on a marine-blue color background with the aqua color. Also the intro is so sick tho ! I guess they are ready to realease the Kraken !

[@oops4467]

Welcome new fan Kraken! I am with You :) Amazing logo)

[@aghostinthemachine2877]

Welcome to the nhl Kraken. Gonna be cool to see you out there.

[@Dogsrule777]

Right on Seattle- Congrats! I can’t wait to see The Kraken kick some ass!

[@EFsuffolks]

So legit! I can't wait!!!

[@Renrut56]

My family LOVES your team. You are the family team!

[@matthewjames206]

Chills, man. Chills. I can't wait.

[@murrlin2m1n82]

Thank Jesus it was not actually picked to be the "Sockeyes"

[@dontpanic9497]

Murrlin 2M1N8 I was hoping for the Seattle Sea-Men, bummer. Kraken’s pretty cool nonetheless

[@TinnieTa21]

@@dontpanic9497 You're joking right? You've got to be joking lol. I'm just going to assume you're joking.

[@brettadkins4698]

I like the “Sockeyes” it’s hockey, a sport where you do in fact sock people in the eyes.

[@517yes]

It’s better than the kraken

[@sticks_0441]

From an Islanders fan on Long Island welcome to the big show Seattle 🦑🤝🏝

[@NickyGoal6]

Congrats on a team seattle! Luck from the valley!🏜❤

[@twdfan101]

THIS. IS. SO. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[@kimberlyreynolds8550]

Those waves were seriously nauseating! I love the video!

[@RokuX51]

Thats an incredible trailer and an incredible logo. Great job Seattle.

[@grea8437]

What is really cool about this Kraken promo video is the old pictures of the Seattle Metropolitan hockey team which played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association and were the best team in that league between 1915-1924. They were the first American team to win the Stanley Cup in 1917. So to show that Seattle has the tradition of hockey is really a nice touch. I can't wait until the first puck is dropped. Go Kraken!

[@matthewnelsonthecollector6706]

As a Boston Bruins fan to another welcome to the league Seattle kraken

[@peregrinec5477]

Looks so cold and wet. Yup! That's the Seattle I know and love!

[@Technochaos03]

That beat is PHAT would love a full version.

[@bbieger2]

OMG I am soooo excited for this!!

[@ChaseDaStar]

Yeah!!! Seattle Kraken 🌊 I’m excited for this new team

[@_thebearden_]

Welcome back to the NHL... it'll be fun here

[@Nalleteus]

Great video i live in island so luv the sea

[@jonathanmclean5807]

This video still gives me chills every time, so we’ll done.

[@jonathanmclean5807]

Well*

[@mejillonaustral]

Desde Chile... un abrazo y felicitaciones a estos guerreros...

[@courtneyhammond3650]

Whoever made this promo video ... wow! Best I’ve seen in a looooong time. Got me so hype!

[@happybeingmiserable4668]

Nipples Hard Hyped?

[@theblueoctopus4494]

Freaking awesome.

[@feyannheim7790]

AWESOME!