Seattle Kraken, Oak View Group unveil arena beer partners

The Seattle Kraken and Oak View Group (OVG) said Wednesday that Molson Coors Beverage Co. and an Oregon craft brewer will be the official suds partners for the new hockey team and Climate Pledge Arena. The deal will offer arena-goers a combination of mainstream beers from Molson Coors and craft brews from Eugene-based Hop Valley Brewing Co., which Chicago-based Molson Coors acquired a majority stake in five years ago. No financial terms were revealed, but beer sponsorship and supply deals at NHL…