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

Opening Doors To Military Families On The Ice

The Kraken and Starbucks are partnering on a year-round commitment to service members that began in September with the third annual Army vs Navy Hockey Game and open skate and continues Saturday with Military Appreciation Day at the team’s home game against the New York Rangers.

Showing Up For Military Families In Need

A season-long Military Commitment initiative between the Kraken and Starbucks launched in September with Military Day at Kraken Training Camp for fans watching the team’s early preseason workouts

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

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.

Career Move: From Army Helicopters to Hockey

Kraken Community Iceplex facility manager Kyle Houtz is now a skilled Zamboni operator after 10 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Army. He blended his love for hockey in vocations

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

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.