


The Kraken's debut in the 2021-2022 season marked the return of top-tier professional hockey to Seattle, reigniting a storied tradition and bringing excitement to fans throughout the region.Ĭlimate Pledge Arena: A Pioneering Venue in Sustainability and Innovation The passion for hockey in the city never waned, and in 2018, the NHL awarded Seattle an expansion franchise, giving birth to the Seattle Kraken. In the ensuing years, Seattle continued to host various minor league and junior hockey teams, including the Seattle Totems, who competed in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 1958 to 1974, and the Seattle Thunderbirds, a major junior team in the Western Hockey League (WHL) since 1977. The Metropolitans made history in 1917 by becoming the first American team to win the Stanley Cup, defeating the Montreal Canadiens. The city's first professional team, the Seattle Metropolitans, was established in 1915 and played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA). Hockey has a rich and storied history in Seattle, dating back over a century.
