The number 32 has been retired by the Seattle Seahawks in memory of season-ticket depositors. The Winnipeg Jets also retired the number. We’ll also be looking at the third goal scored against Seattle by the Vancouver Canucks and Guyle Fielder’s exclusion from the opening-night festivities. Hopefully we’ll all learn something new and enjoy our season tickets. But until then, we’ll leave you to enjoy the Seattle retired 32.
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Seattle retired 32 in honor of season-ticket depositors
The NHL’s 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, has retired number “32” in its inaugural home game in honor of the team’s 32,000 season-ticket depositors. The team has come a long way from its humble beginnings as the newest member of the league’s expansion draft. The team has drafted players, built a net-zero carbon arena, and retired the 32nd jersey to thank the fans who helped make the team’s first decade a reality.
The fervor of the fans was evident when they started accepting deposits from Jets fans. The team thought ten thousand would be a good goal, but ended up receiving more than three thousand commitments to purchase season-ticket packages within a twenty-four-hour period. The team retired 32 in honor of its depositors, a feat that was reached by March 2, 2018.
The Kraken’s first home game at the new facility was a huge win. Fans were thrilled to see their favorite players again. The Seattle Kraken had 32 players retire in memory of season-ticket depositors before the 2021 home game, a record for any NHL team. It was a thrilling day for Seattle hockey fans, who waited hours in line to get tickets.
The new stadium was a huge success, and the fans crushed the goal of collecting ten thousand season-ticket deposits in twelve minutes. The Seattle team had hoped for a capacity of seventeen thousand, but the crowds flooded the arena and slowed down Ticketmaster’s system. The NHL approved the expansion, and the new arena was named after season-ticket depositors. With tens of thousands of fans in the stands, the demand for season-ticket deposits has risen to unprecedented levels.
32 Winnipeg Jets players retired
To honor their original franchise, the Winnipeg Jets retired the number32 last year. This decision was made by owner Barry Shenkarow in part to honor the team’s fans, as well as the franchise’s past. The team wanted to honor the 32,000 depositors on the first day. They planned to put the number in the rafters. In addition, the Seattle Kraken’s new ownership group, Spirit of Manitoba, also tries to buy the team, but is denied charitable tax status. The organization tried to move the team outside Winnipeg, but was denied this status.
The Phoenix Coyotes retired Dale Hawerchuk’s number in 2008, despite the fact he had never played for them. The number 32 of Teppo numminen, who played nine games in Phoenix Coyotes’s, was retired by the Vancouver Canucks a year later. The Winnipeg Jets, however, have chosen not to honor the retired number of Dale Hawerchuk, who did not wear the Winnipeg uniform during his career.
The NHL lockout cuts short the team’s season. The Winnipeg Jets end up in last place with a record of 16-25-7 and face the prospect of relocating to a different city. This is not good news for the fans, as the franchise’s fans are hoping for better days. This season was their first in the NHL and Teemu Selanne broke all rookie goals records and points records.
The 1981-82 season saw the Winnipeg Jets finish third, with Dale Hawerchuk scoring 121 points and 77 assists. The Winnipeg Jets lost a three-game series lead against the Edmonton Oilers but managed to win four games. This season, they were in the playoffs for the first time in their history. They would lose in the second round. There were a few reasons for this disappointing ending.
Vancouver Canucks’ third goal in a match against the Canucks
The Canucks scored early in the second period when Travis Hamonic and Giordano combined to get a slapshot past Chris Driedger. Tyler Motte scored a historic goal just minutes later. This gave the Canucks an early lead of 1-0 going into the second period. Both teams battled hard to gain momentum in the third, but Vancouver managed to keep their lead on Bo Horvat’s power play goal.
Both teams were coming off losses to the Ducks on Saturday. However, the Canucks were in a good place after the game. They were coming off a loss against Anaheim last night. After the game, Vancouver was seven points behind Vegas in the Western Conference and both teams are vying for one of the two wild-card spots. Pearson’s goal into an empty net by the Canucks in the third period almost tied the game. Bruce Boudreau, former Canucks head coach, was honored at the end of the game.
The Canucks were nervous in the first period. The team looked nervous and unsure of its own ability, which resulted in a goal against the team that drafted them. Fortunately, Jared McCann, who played for the Tri-City Americans from 2014 to 2018, scored the third goal of the game, a wrister from the right circle. The Canucks went on to lose the game 5-3 and squander a good opportunity to turn things around.
The Canucks’ first goal came on the power play, and Jarnkrok had the assist just a few minutes later. Jarnkrok has scored in three straight games, with a total of two goals as well as three assists. The Canucks added an empty-net goal in the final period to finish the scoring. This is the first time in franchise history that they’ve been able to score three goals and get a win against the Seahawks.
Guyle Fielder’s Absence from Opening-night Celebrations
The Seattle Totems’ all-time leading scorer, Guyle Fielder, is not in attendance for the opening-night festivities. He lives in Arizona and is approaching his 91st birthday in November. He did however watch the home opener on television, which made all the difference. He is the only Seattle player who has played in all three divisions of the league during his career.
While the team has a new coach in Jeremy Colliton, Fielder’s presence is not felt. Fielder, who played in the WHL from October 1953 to the spring of 1969, has been out of the spotlight for the past couple of years. He was unable to retain a National League team after being traded to Detroit. The team only needed three centers to start the season, and they already had their own stable. The team honored Fielder with a special award at the opening-night celebrations in Seattle.
The loss of Guyle Fielder in the Seattle hockey organization is a bittersweet one. The team is losing an iconic player. The former Totems centerman was one of the best players in pro hockey history, but he will be missed. Fielder’s departure from the team has left fans confused and disappointed, but his absence will be missed. The Wild will not have the opportunity to pay tribute Fielder during the opening night festivities.
Fielder is now a retired Seattle resident and his absence has many causes. Since his twenties, he hasn’t played professional hockey. He now plays pool three days per week in his retirement community. Betty Johnson, a Seattle resident, was also an avid pool player. They would normally take long road trips together. But Fielder has never boarded a plane since he retired.
NHL expansion draft set for July 21
The NHL expansion draft is set for July 21, and Seattle has an incredible drafting opportunity. The team has the potential to create a roster that has the third-highest point share and the lowest aggregate cap hit in league. The Seattle Thunderbirds will draft five players. The team will have the opportunity to protect three players under contract for next season and one goalie who will be a restricted free agent at the end of the 2021-22 season.
The expansion draft rules differ from last year, but the Golden Knights have been granted protection for seven forwards, three defensemen and eight skaters. The expansion draft does NOT include first-year, second-year, and unsigned draft picks. Those with no-movement clauses must be protected. Players can waive this clause, but the Stars and Golden Knights have both done so. ESPN2 will broadcast the expansion draft.
The NHL expansion draft allows new teams to protect their best players. Teams must submit a list of players they can afford to lose without incurring a fiscal penalty. Seattle must select at least 14 forwards, nine goaltenders, and nine defenders. The remaining 30 teams will be able to choose three goaltenders. The expansion draft will be televised on NHL TV. The NHL expansion draft will take place on July 21.
The Seattle Thunderbirds must submit their first round draft to the NHL by 10 a.m. before the NHL expands into the Pacific Northwest. Seattle must also submit SPCs (Signing Player Certificates) for players who have already signed with the team. The league is expected to distribute these picks to the public by 8 p.m. The NHL has lifted the trade freeze in the afternoon and will move on to the entry draft portion of the offseason.