Who knew there was so much to do before the Seattle Kraken game even started? As most of you know, I’ve never been to an NHL game until Saturday when the Kraken played the Detroit Red Wings, and boy have I been missing out!

I had the pleasure of linking up with Alicia Crank the first African American Executive Director of the Seattle City Club. But not only is she a big boss in the city, but she’s also a huge hockey fan. It turns out she grew up going to hockey games in Detroit as a kid PLUS, and she’s part of the 32 club (the first Kraken fanbase), so of course, she knew all the places to check out and people to talk to while at the game.

While there, we caught up with Charles of Circling Seattle Sports, The Voice aka Everett Fitzhugh, Eric who is the Vice President of Government Relations, Strawberry the In-Arena Host for the Kraken, and Ari G, who is the talented artist that created the Kraken warm-up jerseys for Black Hockey Night.

Speaking of Black Hockey Night, it’s wild that out of 32 teams, only 14 have a BHN. But at the same time, I’m not totally shocked. Just happy my city is doing it right.

Anywhoots! It’s safe to say I had an amazing time, and I even got to see a performance by The Black Tones and the game didn’t even start yet lol

Shoutout to Alicia for taking the time to show me the life of hockey. It’s a sport I never thought I would enjoy, mainly because I don’t know anyone who goes BUUUTTTTT. It’s safe to say I’m a fan now and can’t wait to go back again.

When did you go to your first hockey game?

P.S. Spoiler alter, Everett and Eric were right with their score predictions 🙌🏾

This Day in the life video was captured and edited by Converge’s Brady McAtee

Jacket and Hat Simply Seattle