New investment in Seattle Kraken's parent company comes as team acquires a controlling interest in Climate Pledge Arena
SEATTLE, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One Roof Sports and Entertainment, the parent brand of the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena, today announced Melinda French Gates, philanthropist and businesswoman, as the organization's newest minority investor, pending NHL approval.
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