The Portland Buckaroos and The History Of Hockey In Portland
This site is dedicated to all of the hockey teams that are part of Portland's great hockey tradition, dating 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 and 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 and 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 to 1974
1965 Lester Patrick Cup Champions - The Portland Buckaroos
This page provides a brief overview of the history of the Buckaroos, starting with it's inception as the Portland Rosebuds in 1914 in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA).
The Early Years 1914-1951
Portland Rosebuds Dick Irvin (HOF)
Portland was home to the Portland Rosebuds (1914-1918 & 1925-26); Portland Buckaroos (1933-1941); Portland Eagles and Portland Penguins (1944-1951). Check out team photos and other memorabilia from these teams.
Buying Hockey Memorabilia
Portland Buckaroos program, 1934-35
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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Team Photos 1960 to 1974
The Portland Buckaroos with the stars of the Mary Tyler Moore show.
This page has a slideshow with a photo of each team that represented the Portland Buckaroos from 1960 until 1974.
The Gordon Fashoway Collection
Gordon Fashoway, his son and Hal Laycoe
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.
WHL News Releases
Pat Desbiens All Star Letter
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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The Players 1960 to 1974
Art "The Red Baron" Jones
Read about the Players that made the Portland Buckaroos great during their time in the WHL from 1960 to 1974.
The Other WHL Teams
1969-70 Phoenix Roadrunners
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.
The Hockey Arenas
The Hippodrome, circa 1915
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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