![]() The Kraken are on track to make the playoffs in their second year of existence. The multiyear agreement also involves the construction of a sports court on the Muckleshoot Reservation, more Indigenous art at Climate Pledge Arena and the creation of hockey programs for Indigenous youth in the area. RELATED: 2023 Oregon Wrestling Classic filled with dominance, firsts and controversy RELATED: 2 Bend Nordic skiers compete for Team USA in Finland “To be able to assert sort of our place and our identity within the city, within the region, with organizations like the Kraken, it’s hugely important and it’s hugely meaningful and really a powerful step for our tribe, for our people,” Muckleshoot Vice Chairman Donny Stevenson said. The Kraken will be the first team in the four major North American men’s professional sports leagues to feature the name of a Native American tribe, unrelated to a casino, on jerseys since advertisements became commonplace in recent years. The team announced the agreement Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle. ![]() ![]() ![]() The NHL’s Seattle Kraken have partnered with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to put the tribe’s logo on their jerseys and help increase Indigenous youth participation in the area. ![]()
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