Oliver Bjorkstrand is a Danish professional ice hockey forward for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bjorkstrand was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third round, 89th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Bjorkstrand is the son of American hockey coach Todd and the brother of Patrick.
Bjorkstrand with the Kraken in 2022
Bjorkstrand with the Lake Erie Monsters in 2016.
Bjorkstrand during a 2022 preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Bjorkstrand representing Denmark in 2013
The Seattle Kraken are a professional ice hockey team based in Seattle. The Kraken compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and began play during the league's 2021–22 season. They play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena.
Matty Beniers was the first Kraken draft pick, selected at the 2021 NHL entry draft.
The Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate is the team's training facility
Interior view of Climate Pledge Arena, the team's home venue, during a public open house
Vince Dunn (left) and Joey Daccord (right) during the 2024 NHL Winter Classic wearing uniforms inspired by the Seattle Metropolitans.
