Another step toward Kraken debut as practice facility opens

Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak, right, looks to pass as he takes part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The ice is cleaned and resurfaced at the Seattle Kraken's practice rink, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the NHL hockey club's practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken players take part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken players take part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken center Alexander True, center, skates with the puck near winger Brandon Tanev, right, and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon, left, as they take part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol, left, is welcomed by team CEO Tod Leiweke, center, and general manager Ron Francis, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Kraken defenseman Carson Soucy, right, is pursued by winger Carsen Twarynski, left, as they take part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)