Knute Berger

Mossback's Northwest

Host Knute Berger mines the Pacific Northwest's historical and cultural nuggets. Learn hidden backstories behind the region's most interesting treasures and discover why they're still relevant today.

Meet the Metropolitans: Seattle’s first world champions

In 1917 Seattle hosted a plucky hockey team, the Metropolitans, that brought big-time sports to Seattle. These boys on the ice won Seattle’s first world championship over 100 years ago by winning the Stanley Cup in their home arena.