Bonderman, who worked as a security guard at the Space Needle during college, eventually helped found the Kraken and led the effort to build Climate Pledge Arena.

Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke issued a statement reading, “David had a love for the Pacific Northwest, and a passion for sports and music that came together when he founded the NHL’s 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken and rebuilt Climate Pledge Arena, alongside his partners at OVG (Oak View Group).

A day later after his death, the Kraken, the team David Bonderman helped bring to life, honored its late owner before a matchup against the Bruins at Climate Pledge Arena.