Ice hockey in Seattle includes professional teams as early as 1915, including the Seattle Metropolitans, the first United States-based team to win the Stanley Cup. Presently the city has a National Hockey League franchise, the Seattle Kraken, who began play in the 2021–22 season.
What was Seattle's old hockey team called?
Seattle Thunderbirds
What was Seattle Kraken before?
Where will the Kraken play? Climate Pledge Arena reopens later this month after a three-year renovation of the stadium formerly known as KeyArena, which previously was home to the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics, the WNBA's Seattle Storm and numerous minor league hockey teams. The stadium will seat 17,100 for hockey.12 Oct 2021
What happened to the Seattle hockey team?
On , the franchise paid the final installment of the $650 million expansion fee, officially making the Seattle Kraken the 32nd team of the NHL.
Who are the owners of the Seattle Kraken?
The Kraken are owned by the Seattle Hockey Partners that has David Bonderman, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Tod Leiweke as those that run the franchise.2 Nov 2021
Where are the Seattle Kraken from?
Seattle, Washington, United States
How many NHL teams have been in Seattle?
Seattle Metropolitans
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Stanley Cups
What was the Seattle Kraken before?
They competed under several names: Seattle Ironmen (1944-52), Seattle Bombers (1952-54) and Seattle Americans (1955-58). The Totems played in Civic Ice Arena before moving to the Seattle Center Coliseum.18 Jun 2021
Did Washington State ever have a hockey team?
Seattle Metropolitans
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Folded
Did Seattle ever have an NHL team before the Kraken?
The Metropolitans folded in 1924 when a replacement for the Seattle Ice Arena could not be found. Seattle would not have another team competing for the Stanley Cup for almost 100 years until the NHL expansion Seattle Kraken, who began play in 2021.