SALT LAKE CITY – Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch celebrated becoming a part-owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken by hitting the ice in a zamboni.

On Monday, April 18, the Kraken announced Lynch and artist Macklemore as minority owners of the first-year hockey franchise.

“This is something I never would have imagined,” Lynch said in a statement. “I always dreamed of playing on a professional team but owning one is something special. As I look back on some of my accomplishments — I retired before I was 30 and now being an owner of a professional club at the age of 35 – I’m gonna continue to count my blessings.”

After the announcement, the Kraken shared a video clip of Lynch driving a zamboni on the ice in Seattle’s practice facility.

We tossed new #SeaKraken investor, @moneylynch, the keys to the zamboni and let's just say he went full Beast Mode on the ice! 😂 pic.twitter.com/lMRdolwz2I

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) April 18, 2022

Prior to Lynch’s ride on the ice, the former NFL star was well known for another driving experience.

As a college student at California in 2006, Lynch took a training cart for a joy ride on the field to celebrate a victory.

15 years ago today, Marshawn Lynch decided to take a joyride on the injury cart 😂 pic.twitter.com/Cylmwr68k7

— ESPN (@espn) October 21, 2021

About Marshawn Lynch

Following his college career, Lynch was the No. 12 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Ladies and gentlemen, your newest @SeattleKraken investor 🦑@MoneyLynch x #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/4bOnFP7sxQ

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 18, 2022

Lynch played in the NFL from 2007-19. During his professional career, the running back played for the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Oakland Raiders. Lynch is a Super Bowl champion, two-time All-Pro honoree, and five-time Pro Bowler.

I’ve been a part of a lot of things, but this is something I never would have imagined- As a young hyena I always dreamed of playing on a professional team but owning one is something special.
Thank you @SeattleKraken, shout out to @macklemore. Seattle, I’m here. Stand Up!!! pic.twitter.com/K35DNZrVPX

— Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) April 18, 2022

About Seattle Kraken

The Kraken are on the verge of wrapping up their first season as an NHL club. Seattle currently owns a 24-44-6 record.

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