The Seattle Kraken Expansion Drafted More Than Just NHL Players
An Event Dunn Right
Jeannette Hall is a Las Vegas native but now calls Washington State home with her mom. She’s a talented artist who has done work for NHL players along with designing goalie masks.
“I’m really impressed how the Kraken went out of their way with the event set up, along with a spectacular location of Seattle and the waterfront. I enjoyed gazing out to the water watching all kinds of boats and watercrafts sailing around the park. It was definitely perfect theme for the Kraken from a nautical and steampunk industrial aspect.”
Jeannette Hall sporting a new Kraken hat with fan group friends. (Photo by Jonathan West)
Andie Holsten is a partial Kraken season ticket holder who lives in Mukilteo. She was watching the draft over 2400 miles away along the Maryland shore.
“I’m happy. The NHL Network was my pre-show but finally found ESPN2 to tune in for the 4th pick. I want to be able to say, “In Ron, we trust,” just like I say In Pete & John we trust.” Now I need to figure out who goes on my official sweater. I like the Kraken picking Tanev, Gourde, and Vanecek from the Capitals. A lot of names I wasn’t familiar with since I don’t follow hockey like I used to when I lived on the east coast. But I also felt a connection to all the players that showed up in person!”
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David Mosbach is from Phoenix but has lived in Seattle for quite a few years. He sets up adult hockey tournaments in his free time, including a 24-hour hockey marathon to raise money for charity.
“I thought it was fun. Walking up and seeing the fans waiting in line. I told my friend this is probably what going to a game is going to feel like. It finally felt real. The production was kinda cheesy, and I wish the picks weren’t leaked. That said, I’m pretty happy with the team. I think other than Vegas, all the other teams in the Pacific division have questions. So we can compete. I think we will be physical, and the new fans will like that.”
A giant puck for memorable pics at Gas Works Park. (Photo by Jeannette Hall)