LGBTQ+ Sports & Fitness in Seattle

Steven Thompson

Co-founder and president, Seattle Pride Hockey Association

Steven Thompson co-founded the Seattle Pride Hockey Association in 2019 with Joey Gale and serves as its board president. He grew up in the Seattle area, only started playing hockey at 29, and later volunteered with the Greater Seattle Hockey League. He was named one of three U.S. finalists for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award, and the association has grown to about 350 members.