Guyle Fielder, Seattle Totems Legend, Dies at 95

The Idaho-born center led the Totems to three Western Hockey League titles and had his legacy honored by the Seattle Kraken.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Guyle Fielder, a legendary center who played 22 seasons for the Seattle Totems and led the team to three Western Hockey League championships, died at the age of 95 after suffering a stroke. Fielder was preparing to move back to the Seattle area to live with family when he fell ill earlier this week. The Kraken, Seattle's NHL team, created the Guyle Fielder Award to honor his legacy of "perseverance, hustle and dedication" on the ice.

Why it matters

Fielder was a seminal figure in Seattle's hockey history, starring for the Totems long before the NHL arrived in the city. His statistical dominance and three WHL titles cemented his status as one of the greatest players in the region's hockey lore, and the Kraken's tribute award helps connect the city's current NHL team to its Totems-era past.

The details

Over his 22-season professional career, Fielder led the WHL in scoring nine times and was a six-time league MVP. Local records show he amassed over 2,000 points, ranking him among the all-time leaders in North American pro hockey. After retiring in 1973, Fielder's late-career honors included the Seattle Sports Commission's Royal Brougham Sports Legend Award in 2024 and special on-ice tributes from the Kraken.

  • Fielder died on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Fielder had been preparing to move back to the Seattle area to live with family when he fell ill earlier this week.
  • The Kraken created the Guyle Fielder Award to honor his legacy, with Jaden Schwartz winning it in each of the last three seasons and Yanni Gourde capturing the inaugural honor.

The players

Guyle Fielder

A legendary center who played 22 seasons for the Seattle Totems and led the team to three Western Hockey League championships.

Seattle Kraken

The NHL team that created the Guyle Fielder Award to honor the Totems great's legacy of "perseverance, hustle and dedication" on the ice.

Jaden Schwartz

The Kraken player who has won the Guyle Fielder Award in each of the last three seasons.

Yanni Gourde

The Kraken player who captured the inaugural Guyle Fielder Award.

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What they’re saying

“It was all very peaceful.”

— Jackie Malsam, Fielder's niece (Seattle Kraken)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in Seattle, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Kraken will continue to honor Fielder's legacy by awarding the Guyle Fielder Award to a player who exemplifies his spirit of "perseverance, hustle and dedication" on the ice.

The takeaway

Guyle Fielder's enduring legacy as a Seattle hockey icon and the Kraken's efforts to celebrate his contributions help bridge the city's Totems-era past with its current NHL team, preserving the rich history of the sport in the region.