Yahoo Sports Kraken Celebrate Year Of The Fire Snake
Seattle, WA - On Tuesday night, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Climate Pledge Arena for their Lunar New Year celebration "Year of the Wood Snake". It was the third and final matchup between the teams, with the Ducks taking the series after a 6-4 win.
The theme night's specialty jersey was designed by Shayla Hufana, a local artist and founder of ConceptShell who drew inspiration from her Filipino heritage and Seattle roots. "The Lunar New Year jersey designs I've created draw inspiration from the upcoming 2025 Year of the Fire Snake in a wood year."
The design featured a striking color palette of red, orange, brown, and earth tones, symbolizing the adaptable PNW garter snake and the Kraken team's agility. The use of triangle patterns represents familial bonds and protection in Filipino culture, while bamboo sticks honor the Tinikling dance and Arnis martial arts. A secondary logo with two snakes around the Space Needle signifies luck and positive energy
Common Thread theme nights represent the Kraken's commitment to inclusion and unity. The evening featured special moments that highlighted inspirational members of the Asian American hockey community and the trailblazers whose impact is still being felt on the ice today.
The Heroes of the Deep award was presented to the family of the late Larry Kwong, the first NHL player of Asian descent, who played in 1948. In addition, a $32,000 donation from the Bonderman family, led by Kraken majority owner Samantha Holloway, will be made to two nonprofits supporting the Asian American community.
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During the first intermission, fans cheered for the Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon & Lion Dance Association, who put on a beautiful performance at center ice.
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The next Common Thread theme night is Black Hockey History Night on February 4th against the Detroit Red Wings.
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