Has Seattle ever had a professional hockey team?
Yes, Seattle has had two professional hockey teams in the past:
- Seattle Metropolitans (1915-1924): The Metropolitans were one of the most successful teams in the early days of professional hockey, winning the Stanley Cup in 1917. However, the team folded in 1924 due to financial difficulties.
- Seattle Totems (1958-1975): The Totems played in the Western Hockey League (WHL) and were a popular local team. However, the team also folded due to financial problems in 1975.
Seattle is currently home to the Seattle Kraken, an expansion team that joined the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2021. The Kraken are the first major professional hockey team in Seattle since the Totems folded in 1975.
Related Questions
- When did the Seattle Metropolitans win the Stanley Cup? The Metropolitans won the Stanley Cup in 1917.
- Why did the Seattle Totems fold? The Totems folded due to financial problems in 1975.
- When did the Seattle Kraken join the NHL? The Kraken joined the NHL in 2021.
- Who are the Seattle Kraken's biggest rivals? The Kraken's biggest rivals are the Vancouver Canucks.
- Where do the Seattle Kraken play their home games? The Kraken play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena.
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