This site is dedicated to all of the hockey teams that are part of Portland's great hockey tradition, dating back to 1914.
However, the majority of it is dedicated to the Portland Buckaroos, "Kings of the Road" and one of the winningest teams in all of professional hockey. From 1960 -1974 the Buckaroos won more games than any other team in professional hockey, including the Montreal Canadiens. The city of Portland embraced the team and the players, and it was love affair that would continue for 14 years. The Memorial Coliseum,"The Glass Palace" was the place to be on Saturday Nights. Art Jones, Connie Madigan, Bill Saunders, Jack Bionda, Don Head, Dave Kelly, Norm Johnson are not only Buckaroo legends, but legends in the Western Hockey League. This site is intended to keep their memory and the history of the Buckaroos (and all the other great Teams in Portland's history) alive.
However, the majority of it is dedicated to the Portland Buckaroos, "Kings of the Road" and one of the winningest teams in all of professional hockey. From 1960 -1974 the Buckaroos won more games than any other team in professional hockey, including the Montreal Canadiens. The city of Portland embraced the team and the players, and it was love affair that would continue for 14 years. The Memorial Coliseum,"The Glass Palace" was the place to be on Saturday Nights. Art Jones, Connie Madigan, Bill Saunders, Jack Bionda, Don Head, Dave Kelly, Norm Johnson are not only Buckaroo legends, but legends in the Western Hockey League. This site is intended to keep their memory and the history of the Buckaroos (and all the other great Teams in Portland's history) alive.
The Buckaroos (1960-1974)
This section features Portland Buckaroos team photos, individual player photos and player and team statistics for all of the Portland Buckaroos teams from 1960 to 1974.
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The Early Years (1914-1951)
Portland was home to the Portland Rosebuds (1914-1918 & 1925-26); Portland Buckaroos (1933-1941); Portland Eagles and Portland Penguins (1944-1951). Check out the team and individual memorabilia of these teams.
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Gordon Fashoway Collection
Meet Gordon Fashoway the Portland Buckaroos legend. Read about his legendary career and view his personal collection of memorabilia donated by his son Kerry (Fash) Fashoway.
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Buckaroos Memorabilia
See the puck used by Arnie Schmautz to score the 1st goal ever at Memorial Coliseum; Bill Sanders 400th goal plaque; Norm Johnson's 1000th point trophy and many more.
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The Other WHL Teams
View photos, hockey programs and other vintage memorabilia of the Seattle Totems, San Diego Gulls, Los Angeles Blades, Salt Lake Eagles, Phoenix Roadrunners and Denver Invaders.
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WHL News Releases
Read the weekly Western Hockey League news releases from June 1959 until March 1972 and many of the Western Hockey League media guides published between 1964-1973
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Buying Buckaroos Memorabilia
I am buying all vintage Portland Buckaroos and Western Hockey League memorabilia including game worn jerseys, goalie masks, hockey sticks, programs and trophies.
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Autographs and Memorabilia
This page includes many pieces of vintage hockey memorabilia signed by some of the greatest players in Western Hockey league history.
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The Hockey Arenas
There have only been two hockey arenas in Portland's 100+ years: The Hippodrome and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Read about their storied histories.
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