Seattle Hockey
Seattle is home to 1 hockey team and 3 ice rinks. The city hosts Seattle Kraken (NHL). Browse listings below, claim your listing if you're listed, or add a new listing if we're missing something.
Hockey in Seattle
Seattle returned to the NHL in 2021 with the Kraken after the original Seattle Metropolitans played from 1917 to 1924 and won the first U.S.-based Stanley Cup. The region has a long history of minor-league and junior hockey.
Hockey in Seattle spans 1 team in National Hockey League. Seattle is home to NHL-level professional hockey, the top tier of the sport.
Seattle Kraken represents Seattle at the professional level in the NHL. Professional hockey draws significant fan support and elevates the local hockey culture.
With 3 rinks, Seattle can host simultaneous games, practices, and tournaments. Notable facilities include Climate Pledge Arena, Kraken Community Iceplex, Rink at Northgate (Seattle). This infrastructure is the backbone of the city's hockey scene, supporting everything from youth leagues to adult recreational play.
Seattle sits within the broader United States hockey landscape.
Seattle has a population of 737,015 and is part of the Seattle metropolitan area, one of the country's major metropolitan areas.
🏒 Hockey Teams in Seattle
⛸️ Ice Rinks in Seattle
Seattle Kraken
Seattle is home to the Seattle Kraken, competing in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Frequently Asked Questions About Hockey in Seattle
What hockey scene is in Seattle?
Seattle is a United States hockey market tracked by RinkStop. Seattle returned to the NHL in 2021 with the Kraken after the original Seattle Metropolitans played from 1917 to 1924 and won the first U.S.-based Stanley Cup. The region has a long history of minor-league and junior hockey. Our directory currently lists 1 team, 3 ice rinks, and 0 youth programs here.
How many ice rinks are there in Seattle?
RinkStop currently tracks 3 indoor ice rinks in Seattle, including Climate Pledge Arena, Kraken Community Iceplex, Rink at Northgate (Seattle). The full list is below; if you operate a rink we are missing, you can claim your rink listing.
How many hockey teams play in Seattle?
We currently track 1 hockey team in Seattle. These teams are spread across 1 league, including National Hockey League (1 team). Browse the team list below to see logos, league affiliations, and links to each team's full profile.
Does Seattle have a professional hockey team?
Yes — Seattle Kraken represents Seattle at the professional level in the NHL. RinkStop also tracks the surrounding amateur, junior, and youth teams on this page.
Can my kid play youth hockey in Seattle?
RinkStop does not currently list youth hockey programs in Seattle. For nearby options, browse the parent United States directory or search the full hockey directory.
How is hockey organized in United States?
Ice hockey in the United States is organized by USA Hockey, the national governing body that oversees amateur and youth hockey from learn-to-play through adult amateur ranks. The American Hockey League (AHL), ECHL, and several women's professional leagues operate below the NHL level. The NCAA runs university hockey at three divisions, and the USHL is the top junior league sanctioned by USA Hockey. According to IIHF… Browse the full United States directory →
How big is Seattle and how long has hockey been played there?
Seattle has a population of 737,015 and is part of Seattle metropolitan area; organized hockey has been played here since 2021. These figures come from public census and federation records — RinkStop does not estimate them ourselves.
How current is the data on this page?
RinkStop updates rink, team, and program listings as operators edit them through listing claims. Counts above reflect what was in our database when this page was last rendered. If you spot a missing rink or team, the fastest fix is to claim the listing and add it.
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