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Kraken Iceplex: Hockey’s Local Revolution | Seattle Kraken News
Five years ago, the Kraken Community Iceplex opened as a $90 million dream to bring hockey back to Seattle — and it’s exploding. From 72 to 500+ youth players, six to 42 teams, and over 170 adult teams, this state-of-the-art facility near the Light Rail is turning local dreams into reality. Built for accessibility, it’s also drawing talent from Japan and beyond. Led by Martin Hlinka, a Slovakian transplant who knows what it’s like to chase hockey elsewhere, the program now includes beginner classes for five-year-olds and elite AAA teams — plus outreach to underserved communities, offering…
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