Get To Know The Winter Classic Against The Kraken

Of course, the Kraken have their share of celebrity fans and no Seattle list is complete without Macklemore. Essentially, he’s the Great Value version of Eminem with a family-friendly twist. He’s not as well-known as Slim Shady, but Thrift Shop is a catchy tune. Fun fact: Macklemore owns a minority stake in the hockey team, too!

There’s also an array of grunge/rock bands from the 1990s, which catapulted the Emerald City into the limelight. Take your pick from the various bands, whether it’s Nirvana, Alice In Chains, or Soundgarden. Seattle’s also home to the legendary Jimi Hendrix, so be sure to bump his songs before the game.

This list also wouldn’t be complete without former Seahawks running back, Marshawn Lynch. Known for his Beast Quake and having lots of fun at Applebee’s, Lynch hopes to bring some ambiance and decor to the NHL’s newest franchise. After all, he’s also a minority owner of the team.

Seattle is one of the rare American cities that can count businessmen as celebrities. They’ve produced the likes of Amazon founder and Lex Luthor clone, Jeff Bezos, along with Bill Gates of Microsoft fame. Did you know that Microsoft’s co-founder, Paul Allen, also owned the Seahawks? He even won a Super Bowl and would’ve won two if Pete Carroll ran the ball at the one-yard line.