There are several minor league hockey teams in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Here are a few examples:
- Seattle Thunderbirds – The Thunderbirds are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The team is based in Kent, Washington and has been in operation since 1977.
- Tri-City Americans – The Americans are another junior ice hockey team that plays in the WHL. The team is based in Kennewick, Washington and has been in operation since 1988.
- Everett Silvertips – The Silvertips are a junior ice hockey team that also plays in the WHL. The team is based in Everett, Washington and has been in operation since 2003.
- Idaho Steelheads – The Steelheads are a professional ice hockey team that plays in the ECHL. The team is based in Boise, Idaho and has been in operation since 1997.
- Portland Winterhawks – The Winterhawks are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the WHL. The team is based in Portland, Oregon and has been in operation since 1951.
- Spokane Chiefs – The Chiefs are a junior ice hockey team that also plays in the WHL. The team is based in Spokane, Washington and has been in operation since 1985.
These are just a few examples of the minor league hockey teams in the Pacific Northwest. Other notable teams in the region include the Bellingham Blazers, the Wenatchee Wild, and the Vancouver Giants.