Hawaii has almost no history or involvement in ice hockey in the United States.
| Ice hockey in Hawaii | |
|---|---|
 Flag of Hawaii | |
| Country | United States |
| Governing body | USA Hockey[1] |
| National team(s) | Men's national team Women's national team |
History edit
While ice hockey expanded to most areas of the country by the 1990s, Hawaii was one of the few regions that had thus far remained untouched. The lack of ice hockey teams and players in the state is a direct result of three unavoidable factors: First, Hawaii is the most southerly state in the U.S. with only outlying territories such as Puerto Rico being closer to the equator. This means that any and all ice surfaces would have to be enclosed and artificial. Second, Hawaii is the fourth smallest state, but with much of its land mass consumed by mountains, volcanoes and beaches, there is very little space to build an ice rink. Third, and perhaps most importantly, Hawaii is so far away from continental US that it is impractical for other teams to travel to the islands.
Teams edit
As of 2023, no attempts have yet been made to establish an ice hockey team on the Hawaiian islands.
Players edit
Hawaii has the lowest engagement rate with ice hockey in the United States. Hawaii had just 279 residents registered with USA Hockey in 2022, accounting for approximately 0.002% of its population.[2]
References edit
- ^ "USA Hockey encourages kids with NHL dreams to play other sports". ESPN The Magazine. June 26, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ^ "2021-22 Season Final Registration Report" (PDF). USA Hockey. Retrieved July 18, 2023.