Daily Journal Of Commerce

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 12:00 PM

BNBuilders is underway on Kraken Iceplex in Kirkland

Daily Journal of Commerce visited the new construction for the Kirkland location for Kraken Community Iceplex.

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Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 PM

Kirkland releases the Kraken with plans for new Iceplex

Krista Leesment, VP of business operations, shares how high demand for ice has shaped the need for another ice rink in Kirkland.

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Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00 PM

On the Hours: Planning Each Day at KCI

First comes planning each hour of ice time across three rinks, then making every visitor feel welcome.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00 PM

Putting the ‘Community’ in KCI

KCI offers a wide breadth of activities on the ice and in its spaces for visitors and neighbors.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:00 PM

Mapping The Hockey Journey Through KCI Access

Five years into its existence, KCI has expanded access to hockey for youth and adults.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:00 PM

From 3-Rink Dream Idea To Seattle Hockey Reality

Five years after opening its doors, KCI gave Seattle a pioneering three-ice-sheet venue.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12:00 PM

Staffing Up, Stacking Up for New Season

Jr Kraken AAA Coach, David Min, is the Kraken's newest skills consultant!

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:00 PM

‘Grubi’ and Young Goalies of Pacific Northwest

Veteran netminder, back in town early again as he prepares for final year of his Kraken contract, always has time for young goalies at the team’s youth hockey clinic.

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Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:00 PM

Rising Tides

Julia Takatsuka has helped turn Seattle into a hub of goaltending development.

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Friday, July 3, 2026 12:00 PM

Coaching Connections

Jr Kraken coach David Min joins this year’s development camp coaching staff.