Say hello to the newest NHL Franchise, the Seattle Kraken.

The league’s 32nd expansion franchise finally revealed its mythical name, logo, uniforms, and color scheme: icy blue and navy blue with sharp red accents. 

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"The Kraken is a name born of the fans. It was suggested and championed by the fans," Seattle CEO Tod Leiweke said.

The announcement quickly generated buzz on social media. NHL Twitter was excited to welcome the Kraken into the hockey family, while Seattle fans couldn’t wait to release their love for the Kraken name everywhere!

letting our freak flag fly pic.twitter.com/fxKifbY1Zs

— Seattle Kraken (@NHLSeattle_) July 23, 2020

Many Seattle teams and prominent sports figures took to social media to welcome the Emerald City’s newest team. 

Welcome to Seattle!!! #ReleaseTheKraken https://t.co/bV8PMqDzNs

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 23, 2020

Absolutely love the new name @NHLSeattle_ the Kraken goes dummy hard...And the logo absolutely slaps too. I’m hyped for the city right now. #ReleaseTheKraken 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

— Luke Willson (@LWillson_82) July 23, 2020

Hockey in Seattle will never be the same!

We ❤️ it, @NHLSeattle_ ! pic.twitter.com/34PiWhHYom

— Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) July 23, 2020

Congrats to @NHLSeattle_ on the new team name! Release the Kraken!! https://t.co/1dFHJo958Q

— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) July 23, 2020

Welcome to the PNW--can't wait for 2021! https://t.co/QNdAIC6QnV

— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 23, 2020

💪 ⚓ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐍! ⚓ 💪 @NHLSeattle_ pic.twitter.com/lSpMOjTpOj

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 23, 2020

Welcome to the greatest city in the world, Seattle Kraken! 🙌#ReleaseTheKraken • #SeattleLove pic.twitter.com/3cfwRj145I

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 23, 2020

Some had thoughts on the team’s choice of logo. 

The Haunted Mansion vibes are strong with the Seattle Kraken. pic.twitter.com/YfnlNhTyOS

— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 23, 2020

Others shared a laugh when discussing what the Kraken mascot might look like. 

The Seattle Kraken's mascot has been leaked: pic.twitter.com/bF2Xe1mgPu

— Michael (@TheLeafsIMO) July 23, 2020

The Seattle Kraken also leaked the mascot #NHLSeattle pic.twitter.com/MDaBpNksZG

— Omar (@TicTacTOmar) July 23, 2020

Please vote on the new @NHLSeattle_ mascot (poll in tweet below) pic.twitter.com/Kb0vIdidMk

— Friar Nick, OFM Conv. (@FrNickOFMConv) July 23, 2020

I found your mascot @NHLSeattle_ pic.twitter.com/VQsnSIrP2N

— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) July 23, 2020

Mostly everyone, including other NHL teams, were supportive of the newbies. Although, some were more welcoming than others in the group chat. 

*Kraken has entered the chat* 📱🏒 @NHLSeattle_ pic.twitter.com/DXv3aXfXEU

— x-new york islanders (@NYIslanders) July 23, 2020

Let's just be honest, things just got real for opposing teams. 

Today has been all fun and games but now @NHLSeattle_ is going to be coming for your favourite players pic.twitter.com/4hic6ehGkf

— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) July 23, 2020

The Stanley Cup does has a date planned with the Kraken in 2022...

See you in 2022, @NHLSeattle_? 🤔

— The Stanley Cup (@StanleyCup) July 23, 2020

Is it time for some Seattle hockey yet? The Kraken takes the ice at Climate Pledge Arena during the fall of 2021. 

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