Military Appreciation Night pres. by Starbucks

The Seattle Kraken commit to celebrating active-duty service members and veterans year-round. During our annual Military Appreciation Game, we recognize our military community members and celebrate their service to this region and our nation.

Organizations To Support

Gold Star Families of Washington
Fisher House Foundation
The Headstrong Project
Blue Star Families
The Coast Guard Foundation
Vet Tix

Celebrate Military Appreciation Day, presented by Starbucks at Climate Pledge Arena on November 7. Here are a few highlights to expect from the night:

🎧 DJ B-Mello 🎧
Local artist and former serviceman DJ B-Mello will perform in-arena during pregame and the second intermission.

🎤 Lieutenant Nicole DeKlaver 🎤
Lieutenant Nicole DeKlaver will sing the national anthem.

🎷 Saxophonist Maureese Itson 🎷
Retired Air Force veteran Maureese Itson will perform in the atrium.

In The Community

Hero of the Deep: Dr. Vin Gupta

During the opening weeks of COVID 19, Dr. Vin Gupta, a public health expert & Major in the US Air Force Reserve Medical Corps, played a critical role ensuring the safety of citizens and first responders.

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.