Two steps forward, one step back.
Today, Seattle Pride Hockey Association is releasing a statement on the recent announcement by the
@NHL
. In collaboration with the national LGBTQIA+ orgs around the nation and globe, we are launching the
#HockeyShouldBeForEveryone
campaign.
Yup. This year's special guests are pure 🔥🔥🔥. And we have the spectacular,
@lukeprokop_6
, from Seattle Thunderbirds, joining us. 🙌
Trust us. You'll get FOMO if you don't come to
#SEAPrideClassic23
.
We're partnering with
@SeattleTbirds
in hosting their first-ever Pride Night on Wed, 2/14. We're raising funds - a goal of $1,600 - to create space for the LGBTQ+ community facing hardship to attend. Each $40 buys 1 ticket. Would you consider a donation?
It's back! 🔥 The Pride Tape with a Pro fundraising event. Get one-on-one time with a pro of your choice to have your hockey stick wrapped.
All proceeds benefit Seattle Pride Hockey Association. Save your spot and learn more about how you can help:
We are excited to announce a second special guest...
@kurtisgabriel
! Kurtis will be joining alongside
@Ferknuckle
in Seattle Pride Classic 2022 participating in a variety of activities. Welcome Kurtis!
Yanic Duplessis, a 17-year-old gay elite-level hockey player is paving the way LGBTQ+ acceptance in hockey. His courage and drive inspire us to cultivate an accepting community for him and all LGBTQ+ players.
Join SPHA and the
@seattlethunderbirds
on Wed., 2/14 @ 7:05 PM for the teams first-ever Pride Night. Ticket proceeds purchased through our special link (link in bio!) are donated back to SPHA. In addition, special Pride Night jersey auction sales benefit
@youcanplayteam
.
Give it up for
@Symetra
, the presenting sponsor of Seattle Pride Classic 2023 for not one, not two, but THREE years in a row. We. Love. You. And thank you with our whole hearts! ❤️
SEATTLE PRIDE CLASSIC 2024. YEAR FOUR. ALL FOR HOCKEY. Join us at the fourth Seattle Pride Classic, pres. by
@Symetra
, June 7-9 at
@KrakenIceplex
. Now the largest and most inclusive pride ice hockey tournament in the country,
#SEAPrideClassic24
will be our best yet!
Today 👏 is 👏 the 👏 day 👏
We encourage LGBTQ+ skaters & goaltenders to register starting today - see link below.
Registration for all participants (looking at you, allies!) will open on 3/21/22.
We hope everyone had a fantastic night at the inaugural
@SeattleKraken
Pride Night. Thank you to
@OneRoofFdn
& all bidders for raising a record-breaking $65,000. We look forward to growing hockey in the PNW community.
18 teams. Nearly 300 participants. Year 2 of the All Stars of Pride game. More NHL features. More hockey. More inclusive. Who's ready? 🔥🔥🔥
#SEAPrideClassic23
Our founder and partners—
@NHL
,
@SeattleKraken
, and
@Symetra
—shared their excitement about the second annual Seattle Pride Classic in our latest press release. Read here:
The SPHA is thrilled to announce this year's Seattle Pride Classic presented by Symetra! Join us for a fun and inclusive weekend of hockey. Registration opens in March.
🏒 Get ready to hit the ice and celebrate inclusion at the Seattle Pride Classic 2024 presented by
@Symetra
!
🌈 Registration is officially OPEN for our LGBTQ+ community, with exclusive access to secure your spot and a swag bag filled with goodies from our sponsors!
YEAR FOUR. ALL FOR HOCKEY.
🏒🌈 It's game day! Seattle Pride Classic 2024 kicks off in just a few hours!!
Swipe for highlights from last year to get hyped for an action-packed weekend celebrating love and hockey.
See you on the ice! 🏆✨
#SEAPrideClassic24
#ALLFORHOCKEY
#HockeyisforEveryone
Thanks to all our registered participants & partners for helping us sell out this event! Still want to play in the Seattle Pride Classic 2022? We are currently exploring how to expand the tournament to allow more players to participate. Join the waitlist now!
just wanted to break this out into its own tweet and also include an alternate shot because honestly it's some of the most badass i've ever felt, even with the sore hip
#babuysquid
#seattleprideclassic21
#hockeymom
This 👏🏻 Kraken 👏🏻 Pride 👏🏻 Design 👏🏻
We love the intentional effort & story of solidarity the team is making by featuring colors from the Trans flag 🏳️⚧️ in their Pride design (the first NHL team to do so)! Huge congrats to
@GlynnRosenberg
on this beautiful work.
#SeaKraken
celebrate Pride Night pres. by
@Symetra
, on 4/9 with specialty warmup jerseys & merch feat. the work of non-binary artist
@GlynnRosenberg
.
Rosenberg's design supports the goal that everyone is welcome in hockey regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity
Day one of the
#SeattlePrideClassic21
is done. Huge thanks to all players and sponsors for all their hard work today. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
(Photos:
@BrianLiesse
)
Did you get your tickets yet? It’s the last of two regular season home games —
@SeattleTbirds
versus
@blazerhockey
, and 2-for-Tuesday (buy one, get one tickets!) visit
"Hockey has saved my life in a lot of ways…and I appreciate everything that hockey has done for me. I wanted to be that positive influence for others..."
Discover how Vanessa Vargas' experience playing in the Seattle Pride Classic goes beyond hockey →
Props to
@PrideTape
, our steadfast supporter since Seattle Pride Classic 2021! 🙌 🌈 Thanks for decking out our gear and spreading inclusivity one stick at a time. 🏒
#SEAPrideClassic24
The NHL, NHLPA, and all 32 NHL Clubs are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and have given a shoutout to Seattle Pride Classic 2024! 🌈🏒
#SEAPrideClassic24
Release the… PRIDE!
We are truly thankful to have community partners like the Kraken who support our vision, our identities, and our cause. In a hyper masculine sport like hockey, leaders on & off the ice need to make hockey inclusive for everyone. See you on pride night!
More teams.
More hockey.
More inclusive.
Announcing the Seattle Pride Classic 2023 pres. by Symetra.
Registration for LGBTQ+ participants opens Mon, 2/6/23 at 12a (PT) and for allies 2/13/23 at 12a (PT).
Visit for all the details.
#SEAPrideClassic23
Loading… PHOTOS! We are in possession of nearly all the tournament photography and we’ll be releasing everything once 100% of the photos are available from all our photographers. Thank you for your patience!
TODAY'S THE DAY! 🎉 Come watch the Seattle Kraken vs. Colorado Avalanche game at
@RoughTumblePub
with us. All ages welcome, attendance is free. RSVP here:
Last year: "More Teams. More Hockey. More Inclusive." This year: "Year Four. All For Hockey."
Join us June 7-9 at Seattle Kraken Community Iceplex for epic games, pro appearances, and entertainment. Let’s make it the best year yet! 💥
#SEAPrideClassic24
This year's Seattle Pride Classic is just the beginning! Check out this article to get a peek at our hopes for the future, along with behind the scenes info about the event.
The first-ever Seattle Pride Classic 2021, presented by
@Symetra
is happening June 19 and 20 to drop the puck a few days early on our sunniest season.
It will be a bright weekend for
@SEAPrideHockey
's founders & participants →
Thank you Rough & Tumble Pub and
@WoProHoSeattle
for hosting a fun watch party. Here are a couple shots from that fun evening with some sweet
#SeattlePrideClassic22
jersey giveaways.
#GoTeamUSA
📸: Andy Glass Photography
You have our hearts,
@SeattleKraken
. 💙💙💙 Thank you for joining us for another year of the Seattle Pride Classic. We can’t wait to see you all in just TWO days!
#SeattlePrideClassic22
#NewProfilePic
To celebrate
#Pride
, we're teaming up with our friends over at
@Symetra
to share a few really important stories from within our community.
Stay tuned for more! 🏳️🌈
🌈 Pride Tape with a Pro is Back! 🏒✨
Get one-on-one time with a hockey pro of your choice –
@JPlatt32
, Andrew Ference, and
@lukeprokop_6
.
This weekend only - June 7 & 8
Register & save your spot online:
Join
#BGHC
for a
#Juneteenth
celebration at 4pm PT/7pm ET Sat, June 19th w/a panel discussion hosted by
@_shireenahmed_
&
@elindsay08
that will focus on how to best serve Black & racialized hockey fans as we celebrate intersectionality, Pride, & Black liberation! Link in bio⬆️
The forecast says hot and sunny, but this weekend calls for sweater weather as far as we're concerned. 😏
Getting hype for the
#seattleprideclassic21
! 🌈
🚨🏒 Registration for the Seattle Pride Classic 2023 – presented by Symetra – opens for LGBTQ+ participants on 2/6/23 at 12:00 AM PT.
Allies, feel free to register starting on 2/13/23 at 12:00 AM PT.
Head to to learn more!
🎥:
@SeattleKraken
We spotted a few
#SeattlePrideClassic21
clips in this incredible video! Wishing a warm welcome to our newly drafted Seattle Kraken players. We're one step closer to puck drop in October.
#SeaKraken
Can we talk about
@WarriorHockey
for a sec?! We are SO thrilled they're back as a supporting partner for the 2nd Pride Classic. They've been with us since day 1 & they continue to support orgs like ours. Let's just say that we can't wait for players to open up their swag bags 👀
Over the next few days, we'll introduce you to our
#SeattlePrideClassic21
teams. First up: Team Marsha, named in honor of LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson. Marsha P. Johnson was a trans woman of color and a prominent force behind the Stonewall Inn Riots of 1969.
Seattle Pride Classic is thrilled to welcome back
@Symetra
as our presenting sponsor for the fourth year in a row! They’ve been our teammate since day one, and we’re deeply thankful for their continued support and commitment. 🌈🏒
Registration for the Seattle Pride Classic 2022 opens in 5 days!
We’re asking allies to hang tight for a week to give LGBTQ+ folks a chance to register first.
We’re so excited to see you all there!
Some asked us if we were selling jerseys during
#SeattlePrideClassic21
. Better late than never! Hockeywolf is offering personalized Seattle Pride Classic jerseys staring this weekend for $45. 20% of the sales will be donated to the SPHA. Get yours today!
JOIN US. Tell your friends, neighbors, and family — Seattle Pride Classic 2022 is going down this weekend at
@krakeniceplex
. 🔥 Attendance is free!
Presented by
@symetra
Yes, you’re seeing double! Join us for another Pride Current Watch Party
@RoughTumblePub
and enter to win
@SeattleKraken
tickets for Pride Night, 3/28! RSVP ➡️
Let's celebrate you. If you are experiencing financial hardship and want to attend Pride Night with the
@SeattleTbirds
on Wednesday, 2/14, please enter to win! . We're giving away a select number of pairs of tickets.
As we celebrate Pride night with the Kraken on 4/9, it’s important to note that the first Pride was a rainbowless riot, led by trans women of color. Today, Pride is a celebration of the progress we’ve made and a reminder of the communities we need to keep fighting for.
#SeattlePrideClassic21
Team Edie is named in honor of Edie Windsor, the lead plaintiff of the 2013 Supreme Court case United States v. Windsor. This court case set a precedent that led to full federal recognition of the rights and privileges of same-sex marriage.
We're incredibly excited for next week's Seattle Pride Classic 2021 presented by
@Symetra
! Huge thanks to the
@SeattleKraken
for helping us tell our story and for all the support.
The first-ever Seattle Pride Classic 2021, presented by
@Symetra
is happening June 19 and 20 to drop the puck a few days early on our sunniest season.
It will be a bright weekend for
@SEAPrideHockey
's founders & participants →
Get ready for some fun and inclusive hockey with the Queer Icons Conference, Friendly division teams at Seattle Pride Hockey Classic 2024! These teams embody the spirit of inclusivity, diversity & sportsmanship 🌈
Congratulations! We are officially ‘sold out’. Thanks to all of our LGBTQ+ and ally community members for helping us make this dream into a [big] reality. We’ll see you in June!