Military Appreciation Night pres. by Starbucks

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

ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT

 
The Headstrong Project
Blue Star Families
The Coast Guard Foundation
Climate Solutions
Vet Tix

Military Appreciation Gear

Shop military-themed Kraken merch at the team store and online year-round.

Fisher House Foundation

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.

These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world.

Fisher Houses have up to 20 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room.

IN THE COMMUNITY

 

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

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.

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.