Kraken, the Seattle-based professional ice hockey team, is making waves in the sport’s world as they advance in the western conference playoffs. The team has been competing against the Colorado Avalanche, with games scheduled on April 28, 2023 (The Action Network) and multiple games in the past few days (The Rink Live). During a recent game, Tye Kartye scored in his NHL debut, Yanni Gourde and Morgan Geekie also had goals, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2, taking a 3-2 series lead (The Rink Live).
Off the rink, Kraken player Morgan Geekie recently became a father, as he and his wife welcomed their first child. Geekie expressed hope for gaining “dad strength” in his upcoming games (The Seattle Times). Meanwhile, fans of the Kraken are eagerly anticipating the team’s advancement to their first playoff series (The Columbian).
In addition to their performance on the ice, Kraken has done collaborations within the fintech industry. The team has partnered with Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, for sponsorship and naming rights of the arena where Kraken plays their home games (Crypto News Today). As the sport of ice hockey continues to evolve, the Kraken will surely remain a team to watch.
