oaklandside.org/2026/11/02/the-oakland-skates-kicked-off-inaugural-season-with-a-sold-out-game The Oakland Skates kicked off inaugural season with a sold-out game
The Oakland Skates won their sold-out inaugural home opener 4-3 against the Santa Rosa Growlers at the Oakland Ice Center, rallying after trailing 3-0. The semi-pro team plays in the Mountain Hockey League and was founded alongside a nonprofit aimed at expanding youth access to ice hockey.
