Seattle Kraken have named Dave Hakstol as their first head coach in franchise history!

Igor Burdetskiy June 24, 2021

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The Seattle Kraken on Thursday announced Dave Hakstol as the first head coach in franchise history.

The NHL approved a proposal to grant an expansion franchise to Seattle in 2018. In July 2020, the team revealed the Kraken as the mascot as well as branding and team colors. Luke Henman recently become the first player in franchise history when Seattle inked three-year entry level contract with the center on May 12.

Hakstol coached at the University of North Dakota for 11 seasons. He was named the Philadelphia Flyers’ head coach in 2015, becoming the first head coach to go directly from the NCAA to the NHL since 1982.

Hakstol coached the Flyers for parts of four seasons before being fired in December 2018. The 52-year-old has coached the third-most games in franchise history (277), behind only Fred Shero (554) and Mike Keenan (320). In Philadelphia, Hakstol went 134-101-42 with a pair of first-round playoff exits.

The Flyers will lose a player to the Kraken in the July 21 NHL expansion draft.

SEATTLE, WE GOT OUR GUY!

Dave Hakstol (@hakstol2), has been named the the first-ever head coach in #SeaKraken history!

Get to know our new bench boss → https://t.co/uiBhw09CfE pic.twitter.com/fe9p7Hry64

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) June 24, 2021

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I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!