The first-ever youth hockey tournament held at Kraken Community Iceplex featured girls' teams at the 12-and-under, 14U and 16U levels. The early October "Seattle Fall Classic" was a rousing success by all measures.
For instance, the 16U and 14U Sno-King Jr Thunderbirds team won gold in their divisions, beating teams from Oregon and Idaho in championship games. The 12U Lady Admirals of the Seattle Junior Hockey Association earned silver in their division, taking a strong San Jose Jr Sharks to overtime.
Growing the Game in Seattle
The inaugural Girls' & Women's Hockey Forum presented by Starbucks at Kraken Community Iceplex featured an all-female coaching staff and a deep commitment to player pathway
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