Here is a question. How many on this board are actually in Washington State?

[William H Bonney]

I live in Seattle. Born and raised in California, so I've been a Kings fan since I fell in love with the sport as a kid, but I will definitely be following and rooting for the Kraken as well.

 

[StarterHart]

north snohomish county here.

 

[Ghetty Green]

Delta, BC

 

[Ghetty Green]

I'm originally from LA so I'm a Kings fan for life first and foremost, but I live in Kirkland now, so I will be attending games and supporting the team at the Angry Beaver (assuming it survives COVID) very frequently.

GkG

 

[Puckrobber]

Currently in Tri-Cities, Washington. Looking forward to next year!

 

[JMACole]

I’m originally from Poulsbo, but now live in Prince Edward Island. I never thought I would see the day when the NHL would come to Washington. Exciting times!

 

[dylanmacarthur]

I'm from Seattle and live here now.

 

[dylanmacarthur]

Seattle Wings 1988-1991 lol

That's awesome!

 

[periferal]

From New York, but have ben a Seahawks fan since 1983 and been to Seattle 3 times...

• 10/31/04 - Panthers at Seahawks
• 1/22/06 - Panthers at Seahawks (NFL Championship)
• 1/19/14- 49ers at Seahawks (NFL Championship)

Let's just say that Seattle holds a special place in my heart and was psyched for them to have an NHL team long before it was even talked about. The Kraken will be my 2nd favorite team.

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

Live in Las Vegas. Penguins fan. Was looking for a west coast team to adopt. After yesterday’s reveal, I found one.

 

[BrookswasHere44]

I'm just outside Seattle. Close to the Thunderbirds.

Got a brother in Shoreline and he took me to an Everett game once. That was awesome.

 

[JoeyChesnut]

<--- Shelton

 

[SeduceAndDestroy]

I am but hopefully not too much longer.

 

[ThomasTheTumorigenic]

Bellingham here. Howdy, folks.

 

[goose1701]

Elma Washington here(About 25 minutes west of Olympia). New to the sport. Been wanting to get into hockey for years but been waiting for us to get a team, so all in. Not super thrilled with the name yet, but love the logos and colors. Been a Mariners fan since 94.

 

[sigma six]

Been a Mariners fan since 94.

Says a lot about how patient you are.

Welcome to HF.

 

[skagittarius]

I've lived here since '98 and have played in all the local ice hockey beer leagues and then some, desperate for hockey. I can recall playing in-line hockey in '99 underneath the west Seattle bridge and later somewhere in east Seattle (Gunderson?) and then in Redmond at a place that became a full time soccer facility. My ex girlfriend's brother had an outdoor rink in Woodinville. I'm looking forward to attending NHL games locally. This is great for Seattle.

 

[Riposte!]

Got a brother in Shoreline and he took me to an Everett game once. That was awesome.

Everett has the better arena and it's way easier to get to. The fact that the Thunderbirds are the team from "Seattle" is super misleading.

 

[NYR89]

Live on the Eastside. It’s going to be fun not having to fly or drive across the border for games. It’ll be awkward when the Rangers comes to town though

 

[Sojourn]

Bellingham.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Grew up in Wenatchee, became a fan in 95/96, just sold my house in Seattle last year, and now live in Michigan. Seattle will be my second team, but i'll be a hell of a lot more serious about it than my other bandwagon teams that I like for various reason.

We should all be able to hate on Vancouver though.

 

[UnkleKraker]

Everett has the better arena and it's way easier to get to. The fact that the Thunderbirds are the team from "Seattle" is super misleading.

It helps that the T-Birds were actually in Seattle for quite some time. Grew up going to see them. Often at the old Mercer Barn. I bet that brings back memories for some folks here. High-fiving Zamboni John over that low Plexiglas on the sides.

 

[CobraAcesS]

It helps that the T-Birds were actually in Seattle for quite some time. Grew up going to see them. Often at the old Mercer Barn. I bet that brings back memories for some folks here. High-fiving Zamboni John over that low Plexiglas on the sides.

They are the ones who have similar colors to the Canucks right?

 

[UnkleKraker]

They are the ones who have similar colors to the Canucks right?

Yes. Relocated to Kent because the Key Arena was terribad for hockey in its old configuration. My wife and I were season ticket holders in the late 90's and it was a rollicking good time.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Yes. Relocated to Kent because the Key Arena was terribad for hockey in its old configuration. My wife and I were season ticket holders in the late 90's and it was a rollicking good time.

I read about that. I've got team USA here. Cheap tickets and players about to be drafted.

When I lived in Seattle I couldn't get used to the idea of rooting for a team with those colors lol. Even if I like the colors, which actually made it worse.

Seattle loves hockey more than anyone gives credit. I wonder if Vancouver and Seattle will ever buy billboard adds like Seattle and San Fran.