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Well, I suppose, but I've never heard anyone in Seattle ever evoke the Kraken name until it ...

What is a Kraken and why did a hockey team choose it as a name? The city of Seattle was awarded an NHL expansion franchise in late 2018, and didn’t reveal the team’s name until July 2020.

Jul 23, 2020 · What does it mean? It’s a “fabulous Scandinavian sea monster,” according to Merriam-Webster. The word is Norwegian in origin. Many parts of the Seattle area are known for their strong Norwegian...

Seattle Kraken, American professional ice hockey team that plays in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League …

NHL fans, meet the Seattle Kraken—named for a mythical beast that may have been inspired by the very real giant squid.

Seattle considered the Metropolitans -- the name of the city's original pro hockey team, which won a Stanley Cup in 1917 -- though there was some pushback from the league. The NHL has the Metropolitan Division, and commissioner Gary Bettman didn't want to change it for the sake of the new franchise. "That … Näytä lisää

The NHL's newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken. The expansion franchise unveiled its nickname Thursday, ending 19 months of speculation …

The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve Seattle's expansion team on December 4, 2018, to begin play in the 2021–22 season as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. As a result, the Arizona Coyotes were shifted from the Pacific Division to the Central Division to balance out the four divisions at eight teams each. The organization hired Ron Francis as their general manager to initiate operations for the team.

On July 23, 2020, the franchise officially announced their team name, the Seattle Kraken, as well as their team colors, branding, and home jersey.

Jul 23, 2020 · Seattle considered the Metropolitans -- the name of the city's original pro hockey team, which won a Stanley Cup in 1917 -- though there was some pushback from the league.

Apr 10, 2023 · Seattle Kraken, American professional ice hockey team that plays in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL) and is based in Seattle. The Kraken joined the NHL as an expansion team in 2021.

Over the past few weeks, need-to-know staffers have used "Seattle Cascades" as a code word or have sometimes written "Seattle K" in emails.

Seattle released the Kraken on Thursday, unveiling its long-awaited name, logo and colors in an event at Climate Pledge Arena. When the NHL expansion team begins play in 2021-22, its name...

The NHL’s Seattle franchise has chosen “Kraken” as its long-awaited team name. As part of Thursday’s announcement, the Kraken revealed two logos, a wordmark and uniforms. The primary logo...

VerkkoWhat is a kraken? Your Seattle NHL team questions answered Seattle announced the name of its new NHL expansion team today. It’s the Kraken. What the hell is that?

The word is Norwegian in origin. Many parts of the Seattle area are known for their strong Norwegian roots. Oh, I thought Kraken was the name of ...

The Seattle Kraken are a professional ice hockey team based in Seattle. The Kraken compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and began play during the league's 2021–22 season. They play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena.

Linnaeus classified the kraken as a cephalopod, the group that includes octopuses, squid and cuttlefish. A gothic-style "S" for Seattle carved out of the …

Jul 24, 2020 · The kraken’s more ancient origins are in Nordic folklore. The earliest written reference to the kraken goes all the way back to 1180, according to paleontologist Rodrigo Brincalepe Salvador,...

What is a Kraken? The Kraken is a mythological creature stemming from Norse folklore. It supposedly lived in the seas …

SEATTLE — Seattle's new hockey team is named after a legendary sea monster that lurks in the water - the Kraken. So, what's in a name?

VerkkoSeattle Kraken on yhdysvaltalainen ammattilaistason jääkiekkoseura, jonka kotikaupunki on Seattle Washingtonin osavaltiossa. Se liittyi NHL-liigaan kaudesta 2021–2022 …

“Release the Kraken!” became a catchphrase thanks to the 2010 “Clash of the Titans” remake.

According to the team website, the name originated from the Giant Pacific Octopus which lives in the waters of Puget Sound near Seattle.

When the NHL expansion team begins play in 2021-22, its name will be the Seattle Kraken after the mythical, mysterious and mighty sea beast.