Ronald Michael Francis Jr. is a Canadian ice hockey sports executive and former player. He currently serves as the general manager of the Seattle Kraken. He spent most of his career as either a player or executive for the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes organization, 23 years in total.
Francis in 2006
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.