The Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL) want to build another ice plex in Washington.
Expanding hockey east of Seattle
Kraken officially filed officials suggestion A second iceplex will be built in Kirkland in the Seattle area. The NHL club wants to develop a state-of-the-art facility near Interstate 405 and Northeast 70 Place, near the former Horton Park and Ride.
Arizona Coyotes v Seattle Kraken
Although plans have not yet been officially announced, the Kraken's desire to add another iceplex is due to the significant growth of local youth hockey in the Seattle area. In addition to youth and adult hockey league play, the ice rink venue also offers learn-to-play hockey and learn-to-skate programs. The rink will also provide opportunities for residents who live in “Eastside” areas such as Bellevue, Redmond, Renton and Issaquah, as well as smaller towns such as North Bend, Preston, Carnation and Fall City.
Seattle Kraken's first iceplex
Kraken Community Iceplex in North Seattle
Seattle Kraken currently has a facility in North Seattle on the site of the former Northgate Mall. Kraken Community Iceplex It serves as the club's practice facility, hosts youth hockey and skating, and is the home arena for the University of Washington hockey team of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).
Kraken Community Iceplex in North Seattle
Details of Kraken's second ice block
The Seattle Kraken hopes to have two regulated NHL ice rinks and support facilities built by September 2026, including an ice factory, locker rooms, skate shop, concessions, lobby, fitness/training, offices, and viewing areas. ing. The venue will include 22 on-site parking spaces and a covered children drop-off area.
The Kraken plans to construct and operate a 75,000 square foot first floor and 15,000 square foot second floor for the hockey program and viewing area to the rink.
Will we be able to see the Kraken ice pack in Eastern Washington?
With hockey exploding in Washington, could the Kraken expand to eastern Washington? Spokane, Wenatchee, and the Tri-Cities are prime landing spots for another Kraken ice pack east of the Cascades It could be a spot.
