The hockey world was on a roll after the NHL's 32nd franchise unveiled its identity as the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.
Immediately after the big announcement, Twitter was ablaze with jokes, comments, and plenty of praise.
The new jerseys and logo were an instant hit.
These are OUTSTANDING https://t.co/zysd5lov4y
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) July 23, 2020
Those Seattle kits are hot fire.
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 23, 2020
Those sweaters 🔥🔥🔥#SeattleNHL https://t.co/h2l6IicUYm
— David Amber (@DavidAmber) July 23, 2020
THIS IS AMAZING https://t.co/D379NhSsRj
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) July 23, 2020
Ok, I love that logo.
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) July 23, 2020
As expected, there was no shortage of wisecracks amid the online firestorm.
Did Seattle really name their hockey team after Pirates of the Caribbean
— Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) July 23, 2020
Welcome, Seattle! pic.twitter.com/iI10R1SbTZ
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) July 23, 2020
I've seen some people asking about a mascot and honestly, Seattle should just do an adorable plush version of this pic.twitter.com/Fz0zQOBjo3
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 23, 2020
Let's throw that beefy arm back on for good measure pic.twitter.com/5e1dPx6jz9
— Andrew (@McGuire_GIS) July 23, 2020
I found your mascot @NHLSeattle_ pic.twitter.com/VQsnSIrP2N
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) July 23, 2020
Even the Kraken themselves had fun with their time in the spotlight.
😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/v22FatkHni
— Juliana Nikac (@juliananikac) July 23, 2020
group chat blowin up rn pic.twitter.com/go0xCOveLk
— Seattle Kraken (@NHLSeattle_) July 23, 2020
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