History
The Seattle Ice Arena was built in 1915 for $100,000 and became home of the PCHA's Seattle Metropolitans. On March 26, 1917, the Metropolitans beat the Montreal Canadiens there to become the first American team to win the Stanley Cup.
The arena closed in 1924 and was demolished in 1963.
Why it matters: Site of the first Stanley Cup won by an American team.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Demolished[1] |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
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Teams & events
| Seattle Metropolitans | PCHA · 1915–1924 |
|---|---|
| Seattle Vamps | ILHL · 1921 |
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Venue facts
| Location | 1200 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Arena |
| Sports | Hockey |
| Level | PCHA |
| Opened | 1915[1] |
| Last used for sports | 1924[1] |
| Demolished | 1963[1] |
| Physical status | Demolished |
| Final capacity | 4,000[1] |
| Construction cost | $100,000[1] |
Documented details
- The Seattle Metropolitans of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association played here from 1915 to 1924.[1]
Sources
- Seattle Ice Arena, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: capacity, closed, construction cost, coordinates, demolished, events, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia's text says the site was cleared for the IBM Building; its infobox says it was converted to a parking lot.
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