The Seattle Kraken have been invited to participate in the 2024 NHL Rookie Face-off from September 13th to 16th at the Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, CA. Joining the Kraken in their tournament debut will be the league’s newest franchise, the Utah Hockey Club.
Hosted by the L.A. Kings, this annual tournament will also feature rookies from the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche and the Anaheim Ducks. The Face-Off originated in Los Angeles in 2003 as the Pacific Division Shootout, but was renamed in 2018.
Each team will play three games, with rosters averaging 28 players: 17 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders. Details about the Kraken’s rookie roster has yet to be revealed, but one can assume the following players will be there.
Toyota Sports Performance Center
Jasper Firkus – Firkus not only earned the title of Most Valuable Player in 2024, but was the recipient of the David Branch Player of the Year Award and the CHL’s Top Scorer.
More importantly, he led the Moose Jaw Warriors to their first Ed Chynoweth Cup by winning Game 4 of the WHL Championships 4-2 against the Portland Winterhawks.
Berkly Catton – The Spokane Chiefs’ forward and Kraken’s 2024 draft pick recently signed a three-year entry-level contract and received positive feedback from his performance at the Kraken’s development camp. Check out his 2024 highlight reel.
Kaden Hammell – Hammell, the Kraken’s 2023 draft pick, was instrumental in leading the Everett Silvertips to the second round of the 2024 WHL playoffs. Hammell was also invited to an amateur try out by the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 2024. Fans love the defenseman for his fiery personality and his offensive abilities.
Last year’s Rookie Face-Off was hosted by the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. The Anaheim Ducks won the tournament 4-2 against the Kings, with Tomas Suchanek, scoring the winning goal.
Make sure you bookmark THN’s Seattle Kraken site for the latest Face-Off news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.
Related: Two Kraken Prospects to Watch This Silvertips Season
