Seattle and Hockey: A Love Story That Went On a Break (But They're Back Together Now)
Seattle and hockey. It's a match made on thin ice...pun intended. But seriously, the Emerald City has a long, weird, and wonderful relationship with the sport. Buckle up, puck bunnies (and everyone else), because we're about to take a slapshot down memory lane.
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| How Many Years Has Seattle Had A Hockey Team |
From Stanley Cup Champions to...Absolutely Nothing?
That's right, folks. Believe it or not, Seattle boasts the first American team to ever win the Stanley Cup: the legendary Seattle Metropolitans way back in 1917. Not too shabby, eh? Unfortunately, the Metropolitans were a flash in the pan, folding just a few years later.
Fast forward a couple decades, and Seattle's hockey scene starts to resemble a penalty box brawl: several teams popped up, like the Seattle Eskimos (whoops, maybe not the best name in hindsight) and the Seattle Americans, but none of them stuck around for long.
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The Totems: Seattle's Longest Running Hockey Love Affair (But It Wasn't Exactly a Fairytale)
Then came the Seattle Totems, who landed in 1958 and hung around for a respectable 17 seasons. They even had a pretty cool logo featuring a fierce-looking totem pole warrior. But here's the thing: the Totems played in the Western Hockey League, which wasn't quite the NHL big leagues.
The Great Seattle Hockey Hiatus: When the Ice Melted (Metaphorically)
Sadly, the Totems met their demise in the mid-70s, leaving Seattle without a professional hockey team for a whopping 43 years. That's like being stuck in the penalty box for an eternity.
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The Return of the Kraken: Seattle Gets Back in the Game (Finally!)
But wait! There's a light at the end of the hockey stick! In 2021, the city welcomed the Seattle Kraken to the NHL. Yes, you read that right, Kraken. As in the mythical sea monster with a taste for, well, everything.
So, how many years has Seattle had a hockey team, you ask? Well, that depends on how you count. Including the current Kraken and all the past teams, Seattle's been in the hockey game for over 60 years. But if you're talking strictly NHL, then it's a much shorter 3 seasons (and counting!).
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Fun Fact: The Kraken's logo features a giant octopus with an intimidating stare, which is a cool nod to the city's location on the Puget Sound.
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Hockey FAQ: Seattle Style
Alright, time to answer some burning questions you might have after this wild hockey ride:
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How to celebrate a Seattle Kraken victory?
- Easy! Grab an Ivar's Seafood Bar clam chowder, crank up some grunge music, and do your best air guitar solo.
How to impress a die-hard Kraken fan?
- Learn the lyrics to the team anthem (it's a banger) and be prepared to discuss the merits of squids vs. octopuses.
How to avoid a hockey puck to the face (metaphorically speaking)?
- Don't badmouth the Kraken in front of a Seattleite.
How to get tickets to a Kraken game?
- That one might be a little tougher. Seattle hockey fans are pretty passionate (and there aren't that many seats). But keep an eye out and good luck!
How to learn more about Seattle's hockey history?
- Google is your friend! Or you could, you know, ask a friendly neighborhood Seattleite. They're bound to have some stories.
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