Hockey School: What you need to know about hockey ahead of Seattle Kraken's NHL debut

With an NHL franchise coming to Seattle, many people are eager to learn about the rules and the atmosphere of hockey.

Q13's Ian Furness and the Seattle Thunderbirds teamed up to teach you about the sport in Q It Up Sports' Hockey School.

Watch the 7-part series below. Check the latest news on the Seattle Kraken here.

Episode 1: With NHL on Seattle's horizon, here's what you need to know about hockey

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Episode 2: The basics you need to know about playing hockey

Episode 3: A closer look at the rules -- icing, offsides and more

Episode 4: Everything you need to know about hockey PENALTIES

Episode 5: So you want to drive the ZAMBONI?!

Episode 6: Did you know hockey fans have a dress code?

Episode 7: Learning about the NHL