Kraken Common Thread

Kraken Common Thread is the embodiment of our commitment to inclusivity and unity within the Kraken community. It symbolizes the idea that, regardless of our diverse backgrounds and unique experiences, we are all woven together by the same passion and devotion for our team. The Seattle Kraken recognize that we are not bound by our uniformity but by the richness of our diversity.

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Black Hockey History Night pres. by Amazon

Black Hockey History Night

February 4, 2025 | Black Hockey History Night pres. by Amazon

Rae Akino

Influenced by music, theater, film, and life, the D.C. native uses bold colors and expressive forms to explore consciousness, spirituality, sexuality, and self. Rae’s reimagined Kraken “S” is a fusion of the traditional and the future; Traditional African tribal patterns with bold, repetitive geometric shapes are combined with Afro-futuristic patterns, incorporating mechanical style lines almost resembling a circuit board.

Black Hockey History Night Recap

Relive special moments from Black Hockey History Night presented by Amazon!

Meet Black Hockey History Artist Rae Akino

The artist behind this year’s one-of-a-kind Black Hockey History Night sweaters, presented by Amazon. Rae’s design is a fusion of the traditional & the future; Traditional African tribal patterns with bold, repetitive geometric shapes combined with Afro-futuristic patterns.

The Song of the Unsung

Kraken anthem singer Tommie Burton lives a life full of a lot of different notes, including the celebration of his mother, Patricia

Black Hockey History Jersey

Learn about Black Hockey History Night, presented by Amazon, and jersey artwork designed by artist Rae Akino. Black Hockey History Night at Climate Pledge Arena is February 04 vs. the Detroit Red Wings.

In-Arena Performer: Antwane Tyler

Black country music artist Antwane Tyler takes the stage to perform during pregame and intermission

Anthem Singers: Tommie Burton & Kenisha Blackman

A special pregame anthem performance of "Lift Every Voice" by Kenisha Blackman and the "Star-Spangled Banner" by Kraken anthem singer Tommie Burton

Small Business Spotlight: Richard's Too Good

Black Hockey History Night Gear

Shop Black Hockey History Night merchandise at the Lair on game day

Kraken Unity Fund 

Kraken Unity Fund will feature

Anchor Auction

The Black Hockey History Night Anchor Auction is proud to benefit Black Girl Hockey Club, a community space for Black women in hockey and the folks who love us

Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority

Visit the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority table in the concourse

Sweet Ride Cookies

Chef Molly is cooking up something special for Kraken Common Thread Nights. Find the Sweet Ride bike on the main concourse

Lunar New Year Night pres. by Alaska Airlines

Lunar New Year Night

January 28, 2025 | Lunar New Year Night pres. by Alaska Airlines

Shayla Hufana

Shayla is a visual artist, graphic, & experiential designer based in Seattle. Shayla was raised in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, and she works in a wide range of industries. Her graphic design work has been featured around the world. The Lunar New Year jersey design she created draws inspiration from the upcoming 2025 Year of the Wood Snake. Shayla was also influenced by her Seattle roots and Filipino heritage, emphasizing the essence of family, friendship and teamwork in her designs.

Lunar New Year Night Recap

Relive special moments from Lunar New Year Night pres. by Alaska Airlines!

Lunar New Year Night Jersey

Learn about Lunar New Year Night, presented by Alaska Airlines, and jersey artwork designed by artist Shayla Hufana. Lunar New Year Night at Climate Pledge Arena is January 28 vs. the Anaheim Ducks.

Meet Lunar New Year Artist Shayla Hufana

Shayla Hufana is the artist for the Kraken's Lunar New Year jersey.

Larry Kwong Gave Asians NHL Identity 

Despite becoming the first NHL player of Asian descent in 1948, the longtime Calgary resident, being honored posthumously by the Kraken on Lunar New Year Night, remained quiet and humble about his feat until it became more widely known late in his life.

What Lunar New Year Means the Most

Kraken partner marketing coordinator Kelly Qian happily likens the lunar holiday to Thanksgiving/Christmas/ New Year’s all in one – and serious about ‘being together’ and ‘giving back’ elements

Swimming the Mekong to America

When Kraken videographer Austin Ratanasitee’s dad, Phaeng, slipped into the dark waters of a historic river on the Laos side, a new chapter of American family lore flowed too

Sweet Ride Cookies

Chef Molly is cooking up something special for Kraken Common Thread Nights. Find the Sweet Ride bike on the main concourse

Anchor Auction

Lunar New Year Night Gear

Shop Lunar New Year Night merchandise at the Lair on game day

Kraken Unity Fund 

Kraken Unity Fund will feature two local non-profit organizations: The Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority & Friends of Little Saigon

Intermission Celebration

Mak Fai Dragon & Lion Dance Association will performed between periods during the Lunar New Year celebration at Climate Pledge Arena

In-Arena DJ: DJ Supagi

DJ Supagi is our featured in-arena performer during 2025 Lunar New Year Night pres. by Alaska Airlines

Pride Night pres. by Symetra

Pride Night

January 6, 2025 | Pride Night pres. by Symetra

Kelly Bjork

Kelly is an illustrator based in Seattle. Kelly’s Pride Night design aims to depict a world of tenderness, acceptance, and vulnerability to share the sensations of emotional wellbeing – a message that they aim to foster in their life and in their community. The disco ball symbolizes a particular moment in the LGBTQIA+ communities’ journey to liberation; a time when queer people could openly self-express, and see their true selves reflected to them in spaces that felt inclusive and celebratory.

Pride Night Recap

Relive the magic of Pride Night's most unforgettable moments.

Embracing a ‘Sustainable’ Work-Love Balance

The Kraken’s director of sustainability, B Treat, embraces an activist role for both healing the planet and fighting for queer civil rights, all while being true to self

Pride Night Employee Profile: Hannah Ziegler

Meet Kelly Bjork

Kelly Bjork is the artist for the Kraken's Pride Night jersey.

🕺 Pride Night pres. by Symetra

Learn about the Pride Night presented by Symetra jersey artwork designed by artist Kelly Bjork. Pride Night at Climate Pledge Arena is January 6 vs. the New Jersey Devils

In-Arena DJ: DJ Supagi

DJ Supagi is our featured in-arena performer during 2025 Lunar New Year Night pres. by Alaska Airlines

Anchor Auction

The Pride Night Anchor Auction is proud to benefit Lambert House, a community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth headquartered in Seattle

Indigenous Peoples Night pres. by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Indigenous Peoples Night

December 10, 2024 | Indigenous Peoples Night pres. by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Keith Stevenson

Keith is a member and artist of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. He is known for maintaining cultural expertise while nurturing and protecting the intellectual and spiritual property rights of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Keith’s design draws inspiration from textile designs from the Coast Salish territory, and it is representative of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribes’ Great Seal. While his piece primarily gives recognition to his tribal identity, its purpose is to encompass and honor the indigenous communities within the larger PNW region.

Come and meet Keith himself at the lower level on gameday. He will be at the TCP Gear for Good kiosk, next to the Living Wall, from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.

Indigenous Peoples Night Recap

Relive the unforgettable moments of Indigenous Peoples Night presented by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.

Deep dive into the Indigenous Peoples Night jersey

Keith Stevenson is the artist behind this season's Indigenous Peoples Night jersey. Learn what shaped and inspired Keith's design.

From High School to Heritage

Kraken group sales rep Sarah Sauer started early to follow the path of her dad and grandfather to reconnect with the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Leadership Feature: Denise Stiffarm

Honoring The Present, Remembering the Past

Indigenous Peoples Night, pres. by Muckleshoot Tribe at Climate Pledge Arena, celebrates the region’s tribal communities and pays homage to past struggles and indignities

Indigenous Peoples Night Artist: Keith Stevenson

Meet Keith Stevenson, the designer of the Seattle Kraken Indigenous Peoples Night jersey, pres. by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.

Moments with Monty ⛸️

Brandon Montour joined children from the Muckleshoot Tribe for a skate at Kraken Community Iceplex.

Indigenous Peoples Night Gear

Shop Indigenous Peoples Night merchandise at the Lair on game day

Anchor Auction

The Indigenous Peoples Night Anchor Auction is proud to benefit Potlatch Fund, a Native-led nonproift that provides grants and leadership development to Tribal Nations in the Pacific Northwest

In-Arena Events: Indigenous Peoples Night

Join us for intermission performances from the Muckleshoot Canoe Singers, anthem singer Jeff Barehand, and house band, Khu.éex’

Ideally Indigenous

Stop by the Ideally Indigenous table near Modelo Cantina on LL2 for your plaited wool headband

Small Business Spotlight: Off The Rez

Seattle's first native-owned cafe and food truck

Kraken Unity Fund 

The Seattle Kraken are proud to honor Sonny Sixkiller on behalf of United Indians of All Tribes as our Kraken Unity Fun recipient.

Daybreak Star Radio

Daybreak Star Radio will be on hand to meet with fans in the concourse at Climate Pledge Arena

Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer pres. by VMFH

Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Night

November 20, 2024 | Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer pres. by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

The NHL, alongside their jersey partner, Fanatics, create the annual lavender primary logos for all 32 NHL clubs. During Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Night, the team puts a unique spin on the number and letter pattern for these Common Thread jerseys. The signature lavender ribbon is a sign of support for those living with all forms of cancer. This year’s number pattern will feature the lavender cancer ribbon inside each number. The Seattle Kraken are proud to partner with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to support our community members impacted by cancer.

Working The Screen At Kraken Game To Save Lives  

A blood draw clinic at Climate Pledge Arena to screen for prostate cancer during Kraken home game against Nashville is part of Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer, pres. by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

I Fight For...

Get your Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer 'I Fight For' card at Climate Pledge Arena on Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Night, November 20th.

Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Staff Profile: Ben Brauer

Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Staff Profile: Anne Coelho

Anchor Auction

The Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Night pres. by VMFH Anchor Auction is proud to benefit Seattle Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Foundation

Prostate screenings with VMFH

Men 45 and older can get a free prostate screening by VMFH at the Kraken game on November 20th against the Nashville Predators.

Military Appreciation Night pres. by Starbucks

Military Appreciation Night

November 12, 2024 | Military Appreciation Night pres. by Starbucks

The NHL, alongside their jersey partner, Fanatics, created the military appreciation primary logos for all 32 NHL clubs. These military appreciation jerseys are an opportunity for NHL clubs to honor and recognize community members who have served their country. The Seattle Kraken incorporate elements of military design into the lettering and numbers for these Common Thread jerseys. The Seattle Kraken is proud to partner with Starbucks for these unique jerseys while highlighting military members, veterans, and their families.

Sean Rawlins reads the lineup!

Army veteran and Kraken employee Sean Rawlins reads the boys the starting lineup ahead of Military Appreciation Night pres. by Starbucks.

In Service to His Country and Kraken History

When Sean Rawlins enlisted as an Army communications specialist, he imagined a lifetime career. A decade later, destiny steered him to his city’s NHL franchise

Getting Back To Military Appreciation Base-ics

Jerseys for Military Appreciation Night, pres. by Starbucks, on Nov. 12 to feature map of Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Anchor Auction

The Military Appreciation Night pres. by Starbucks Anchor Auction is proud to benefit Blue Star Families

Serving Those Who Serve

A new season-long Military Commitment initiative between Starbucks and the Kraken launched Sunday morning with a new Seattle Kraken Military Appreciation Day for fans attending the team’s training camp workouts

Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Modelo

Hispanic Heritage Night

October 19, 2024 | Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Modelo

Victor Melendez

Victor is a Seattle-based artist originally from Mexico City. He is currently working as an art director, graphic designer and illustrator. Victor’s design draws inspiration from Quetzalcoatl (“Feathered Serpent” in Nahuatl), the God of Life, Light and Wisdom, also related to arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. The pattern and colors in the art are inspired by ancient patterns found in architecture, textiles and art from all over Latin America.

Víctor es un artista originario de la Ciudad de México que reside en Seattle. Actualmente trabaja como Director de Arte, Diseñador Gráfico e ilustrador. El diseño de Víctor se inspira en Quetzalcóatl (“Serpiente Emplumada” en náhuatl), el dios de la vida, la luz y la sabiduría, también relacionado con las artes, la artesanía, el conocimiento y el aprendizaje. El sello y los colores de la obra están inspirados en patrones antiguos que se encuentran en la arquitectura, los textiles y el arte de toda América Latina.

Hispanic Heritage Night Recap

Relive the sights and sounds of Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Modelo at Climate Pledge Arena.

Duelo Divisional: Muchas emociones y luego ... ¡“Ebs! 

El capitán del Kraken, Jordan Eberle, aprovechó una gran asistencia del defensa Brandon Montour, para darle el triunfo al Kraken en tiempo extra

Kraken (3-2-0) vs Flames (4-0-0) | 7:00 p.m. - En Español

Los invictos Calgary Flames, rivales directos del Kraken en la División del Pacífico, llegan a Seattle, donde los locales se apoyarán en su gran capacidad goleadora para defender su casa

Designing Common Ground For Everyone 

Mexican-born local artist Victor Melendez set out to design a Hispanic Heritage Night jersey extending beyond his own background to encompass Latin American culture in general

Meet the family behind Paparepas

Seattle-based food truck Paparepas will be stationed outside of Climate Pledge Arena before Saturday's game!

Hispanic Heritage Night Artist: Victor Melendez

Meet Victor Melendez, the designer of the inaugural Seattle Kraken Hispanic Heritage Night jersey, pres. by Modelo.

Watch Party: Cafe Con Leche

Join Kraken Nation at Cafe Con Leche in Sodo for our Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Modelo watch party

Anchor Auction

The Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Modelo Anchor Auction is proud to benefit GreenLatinos

Hispanic Heritage Night Gear

Get your limited edition Hispanic Heritage Night gear at the Lair and all Kraken Team Stores

Jersey Artist: Victor Melendez

Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Modelo artist, Victor Melendez will be on hand at the game to meet fans!

Small Business Spotlight: Paparepas

Seattle-based food truck Paparepas will be stationed outside of Climate Pledge Arena before Saturday's game

Kraken Unity Fund 

The Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Model Kraken Unity Fund recipient is El Centro de la Raza

In-Arena Events: Hispanic Heritage Night

Join Kraken Nation at Cafe Con Leche in Sodo for our Hispanic Heritage Night pres. by Modelo watch party

Employee Spotlight

staff profile for Hispanic Heritage Night: David Accardi-ft
staff profile for Hispanic Heritage Night: Cassandra Tuiasosopo-ft

2024-25 Artists & Designs

Women In Hockey Night
March 14, 2025 | Women In Hockey Night pres. by PitchBook

Marisol Ortega

Marisol Ortega is a first-generation Mexican American designer, illustrator, and letterer. Her grandmother has been an inspiration in her upbringing and work as one of the many strong women she knows in her life. Her hope with this artwork is to empower women, much like the pottery she often saw at her grandma's house, to be sturdy clay pots that hold whole, strong root systems and beautiful flowers.

Green Night
April 12, 2025 | Green Night pres. by Boeing

Kel Lauren

Kel is the first Common Thread artist from Portland, Oregon. Their work has been featured on merchandise and promotional materials by local and global musicians. Their Green Night design incorporates threatened and endangered species of the Pacific Northwest. Their design also features well-known plants and commemorates the biodiversity in our region. Kel wanted their design to highlight that each living thing has a dependency on one another.

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Friday, March 14 | Women In Hockey Night pres. by PitchBook

7:00 pm | vs. Utah Hockey Club

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Saturday, April 12 | Green Night pres. by Boeing

7:00 pm | vs. St. Louis Blues

Meet the 2024-25 Kraken Common Thread Artists

Merchandise

ETC x Seattle Kraken Collaboration

“United by the Sound” – ETC and the Kraken release exclusive collaboration

Community, art, and fashion at the forefront as Tacoma-based Etcetera announce seven-piece streetwear capsule collection

Viewing The Earth, Ocean And Climate As Family 

Featured local artist Toka Valu brings a taste of Tonga roots and sports fandom to Climate Pledge Arena with ‘Our Eco Kin’ collection

Toka Valu - Climate Pledge Merch Artist

Growing The Game

Creating A ‘Culture Shift’ One Player At A Time 

Experiencing Hockey An Ocean Away