WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Kraken-mania in Morgan Junction

Hottest ticket in town this morning: The Seattle Kraken pro hockey team’s mascot visit in Morgan Junction. That photo shows part of the line, which wrapped around much of the multi-business building on the southwest corner of Fauntleroy and California. Once you make it to the Kraken’s table outside Starbucks – you get to meet mascot Buoy:

Non-costumed Kraken reps are there too with the promised giveaways – spin a wheel for items like T-shirts and tickets – and assorted swag including posters and schedules:

They’re there, we were told, until they run out of stuff to give out. As for the team – they next play at 5 pm today, at home, vs. the Winnipeg Jets.

11 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Kraken-mania in Morgan Junction"

  • R December 18, 2022 (11:26 am)

    Thanks Kraken! You made a 6 and 3 year old very happy. 

  • WS5 December 18, 2022 (2:18 pm)

    Very fun, the Kraken promotion staff fun full of smiles and joy. They had there kids there handing out Starbucks cards and stickers as well.  I was a grand prize winner. Starbucks was generous handing out some hot chocolate and candy canes as well as donating prizes. 

  • Boinsted December 18, 2022 (3:22 pm)

    Took my daughter. She was frightened. Must admit I was too…Surely they could have picked a better mascot.

    • Al King December 18, 2022 (4:42 pm)

      Boinsted. Perhaps a puck with arms and legs?

    • Puck December 19, 2022 (3:45 am)

      I do think a puck with arms and legs would make a better mascot. The Troll is neighborhood specific (Fremont) so I’m disappointed the team didn’t go with something more widely representative of /relatable to the broader city. I’m also surprised the Flyers haven’t issued a cease and desist for mascot copyright infringement!  Sadly, we missed the Kracken event, whole family is sick with this nasty head cold going around. 

    • Elton December 19, 2022 (8:04 am)

      Yeah it was a controversial mascot launch and I was disappointed that they stuck with it. I would certainly be frightened of it if I was a child.

    • Derek December 19, 2022 (8:42 am)

      Oh come on, it’s cute! Kids love them, they’re a great mascot! And it being based on a Seattle landmark that is known around the world is great to me! I love Buoy!

    • East Coast Cynic December 19, 2022 (8:49 am)

      I would have been fine with a puck with arms and legs, but probably considered too cliche.  Furthermore, it would have been a ripoff of a famous animated character from the 1970’s named Peter Puck, so there may have been copyright issues.

      https://www.bcdb.com/cartoon/14550-Peter-Puck-(Series)

  • EC December 19, 2022 (7:59 am)

    Can anyone confirm what the grand prize and other item giveaways were?

    • WSBiker December 19, 2022 (9:48 am)

      The grand prize giveaway wasn’t a single item but a variety of high-value ones including Starbucks for a year, trip to Coachella Valley to see the Firebirds, meet and greet with a player, etc.
      Other prizes were Buoy dolls, Iceplex skating passes, jerseys, and hoodies.
      Other items are listed on the website, the above are simply the ones I saw distributed.

    • Elyse December 19, 2022 (1:54 pm)

      My 5 year old won a kids hockey stick, my 2 year old got a poster and I won skate passes! They both enjoyed meeting buoy. It was worth the chilly wait in line 

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