It was developed as part of the University of Washington-owned University Tract by the Metropolitan Building Company, and was designed in a style compatible to other buildings nearby. On March 26, 1917, the Metropolitans defeated the Montreal Canadiens at the arena, becoming the first American team to win the Stanley Cup.
The University of Washington-owned University Tract, created by the Metropolitan Building Company, was designed in a style consistent with other nearby buildings. On March 26, 1917, the Metropolitans triumphed over the Montreal Canadiens at the arena, becoming the first American team to win the Stanley Cup.