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"The construction company took a lot of steps to stay safe in their community," said Tarajos. "It really is quite amazing that we were able to get this building from ground break to open in just over a year, built during the higher time of COVID." While the pandemic attempted to deviate plans, the folks involved with the Kraken Community Iceplex forged on, determined to make one of the best train- ing facilities in the league. The facility is outfitted with a Starbucks Community Store, with prof- its benefitting several charities, includ- ing the One Roof Foundation, a local endeavor to leverage resources to make hockey and sport more available to youth and communities via financial assistance and much more. "The Starbucks Community Store is the 21st in existence," explained Delaney Berreth, marketing manager at Kraken Community Iceplex. "Every time someone goes to our Starbucks, they're helping our community which is really, really cool. "The One Roof Foundation, another really cool aspect that we're involved in, has three pillars and one of their pillars 22 / NOVEMBER.DECEMBER.2021 USICERINKS.COM PHOTOS: SEATTLE KRAKEN RINK BREAKDOWN 3 15 LOCKER ROOMS 172,000 SQUARE FEET 2021 OPENED SEPTEMBER REFRIGERATION SYSTEM: Ammonia & Glycol RINK FLOOR CONCRETE SEATING CAPACITY 800 300 (Starbucks Rink) (Smartsheet Rink) (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rink) SPECIAL FEATURES: These are the first ice rinks built within the city limits of Seattle, Washington. FUN FACT: TENANTS: Seattle Kraken Training Center, Kraken Team Store, Starbucks Community Store, Virginia Mason Franciscan Heath Medical Pavilion, 32 Bar & Grill LIGHTING IN ARENA LED SKATING/HOCKEY PROGRAMS: Youth and Adult Learn to Skate/Learn to Play, Kraken Youth Hockey Association, Kraken Hockey League (Adult), Kraken Skating Academy, Drop-In Hockey, Stick and Puck, Freestyle, Public Skate, Special Events, Venue Rentals 300 ICE RESURFACERS: BATTERY-POWERED 200' x 85' NHL-SIZE RINK Seattle Kraken Team Store Featured Rink Kraken Community Iceplex | | Seattle, Wash. Kraken Youth Yockey Complete training center and admin- istrative home for the 32nd franchise of the NHL. Large video wall (32 feet wide) on main rink for watch parties.