Tye Kartye impressed during his NHL debut for Seattle Kraken in Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, scoring his first goal during the game.
Kartye's goal came at 9:59 of the second period when he redirected the puck into the net with a one-timer to give the Kraken a 2-1 lead.
His goal helped the Seattle Kraken defeat the reigning champions 3-2 at their home arena on Wednesday. With this win, the Seattle Kraken are just one win away from reaching the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Kartye's parents, who were present at the Ball Arena stands on Wednesday, were ecstatic to watch their son deliver a stunner in Game 5. Playing in their first-ever playoffs, the Kraken are just one win away from eliminating the Avalanche and securing their first ever playoffs series win.
Tye Kartye's contract details
Tye Kartye is a 21-year-old hockey player who hails from Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He currently plays for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The 21-year-old winger made his NHL debut and scored his first-ever goal during Seattle Kraken's 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, April 26 in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series.
He's currently signed into a three-year contract with the Kraken worth $2,775,000. Kartye has a salary of $842,500 with a cap hit of $859,167 for the 2022-23 season.
His total salary of $842,500 is comprised of $92,500 as a signing bonus and $750,000 as a base salary.
At the age of 24 in the 2024-25 season, he will become a restricted free agent.