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Kraken Youth Hockey Association (KYHA) offers a range of on-ice programs including NHL Learn to Play 1, Jr Squid, Sea-League, Jr Kraken Tier 1 (AAA), Jr Kraken Select (A/B) teams, Jr Kraken Recreation (C) level teams, and Youth Hockey Leagues. The program also offers Learn to Skate, Learn to Play programming with a multi-step class structure, co-ed Select Teams, a Girls Program, Goalie Development, Private Lessons, and Skippers Development. Prior to joining any of the hockey programs, players advance through Learn to Skate and Learn to Play, and all participants must acquire a USA Hockey Membership before taking part in any hockey programs through Kraken Community Iceplex.
Kraken Youth Hockey Association (KYHA) is a USA Hockey youth hockey association. Youth Tier 1/AAA is the highest level of youth hockey offered within USA Hockey, and players on Jr Kraken Tier 1/AAA teams compete at the state, regional, and national level and receive professional level skill development. Jr Kraken Select (A/B) teams typically play in the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Associations (PNAHA) League and compete in their respective state tournament at the end of the year. Jr Kraken Recreation (C) level teams are USA Hockey sanctioned, play in the Metropolitan Hockey League (MHL) across the Puget Sound, and teams at this level are typically balanced within the association to provide competitive play across all teams. The introductory NHL Learn to Play 1 class includes a free set of gear, and the Learn to Play programming uses a multi-step class structure that adds new challenges at each step. The NHL Learn to Play 1 class includes a free set of gear, and financial support for youth hockey programming is available through the One Roof Foundation. There are opportunities for volunteer coaches, team managers, score keepers, clock managers, and penalty box managers.
Kraken Youth Hockey Association’s stated vision is to grow the game of hockey in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest by providing programming that develops athletes, lifelong hockey players, and fans. Its stated mission is to create a fun, positive, and inclusive space that offers access to the ice, cutting-edge curriculum, and impactful coaching. Kraken Community Iceplex is dedicated to the development of youth and adult ice sports in Seattle and the Puget Sound region, prioritizes an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, and acknowledges that it is on the homelands of the Coast Salish peoples. Financial support for youth hockey programming is available through the One Roof Foundation, and along with the One Roof Foundation, Kraken Community Iceplex is committed to addressing barriers in ice sports by partnering with schools and community organizations to connect with low-income families and youth of color as part of a strategy to build an equitable and inclusive hockey culture in the region. Kraken Community Iceplex is the home of the Seattle Kraken and ice sports in Seattle. On September 9, 2021, Kraken Community Iceplex held a special event in celebration of its grand opening, and on September 9, 2022, it celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Last updated June 13, 2026.
Kraken Youth Hockey Association (KYHA) is a USA Hockey youth hockey association. Youth Tier 1/AAA is the highest level of youth hockey offered within USA Hockey, and players on Jr Kraken Tier 1/AAA teams compete at the state, regional, and national level and receive professional level skill development. Jr Kraken Select (A/B) teams typically play in the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Associations (PNAHA) League and compete in their respective state tournament at the end of the year. Jr Kraken Recreation (C) level teams are USA Hockey sanctioned, play in the Metropolitan Hockey League (MHL) across the Puget Sound, and teams at this level are typically balanced within the association to provide competitive play across all teams. The introductory NHL Learn to Play 1 class includes a free set of gear, and the Learn to Play programming uses a multi-step class structure that adds new challenges at each step. The NHL Learn to Play 1 class includes a free set of gear, and financial support for youth hockey programming is available through the One Roof Foundation. There are opportunities for volunteer coaches, team managers, score keepers, clock managers, and penalty box managers.
Kraken Youth Hockey Association’s stated vision is to grow the game of hockey in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest by providing programming that develops athletes, lifelong hockey players, and fans. Its stated mission is to create a fun, positive, and inclusive space that offers access to the ice, cutting-edge curriculum, and impactful coaching. Kraken Community Iceplex is dedicated to the development of youth and adult ice sports in Seattle and the Puget Sound region, prioritizes an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, and acknowledges that it is on the homelands of the Coast Salish peoples. Financial support for youth hockey programming is available through the One Roof Foundation, and along with the One Roof Foundation, Kraken Community Iceplex is committed to addressing barriers in ice sports by partnering with schools and community organizations to connect with low-income families and youth of color as part of a strategy to build an equitable and inclusive hockey culture in the region. Kraken Community Iceplex is the home of the Seattle Kraken and ice sports in Seattle. On September 9, 2021, Kraken Community Iceplex held a special event in celebration of its grand opening, and on September 9, 2022, it celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Last updated June 13, 2026.
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