Oregon
Oregon is a state in the northwestern United States.
Its population is about 4,200,000.
The capital is Salem and the largest city is Portland.
History of hockey in Oregon
The Portland Ice Arena opened on November 9, 1914, giving the city an artificial ice surface where hockey could be played. The Portland Rosebuds were founded and joined the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. They finished in second place, behind the Vancouver Millionaires.A four-team Portland Amateur Hockey League was also formed, with Multnomah AC capturing the inaugural championship. The amateur league lasted until 1917, and the Rosebuds remained in the PCHA until 1918, before folding. The second Rosebuds team was born when the Regina Capitals moved to Portland for the 1925–26 WHL season. The Portland Amateur League was also reformed that winter.
The Portland Amateur League continued until 1928, and a Rosebuds all-star team played exhibition games against outside teams in this era. The Portland Buckaroos joined the Pacific Coast Hockey League for the 1928-29 season, remaining in it until 1931. For 1931-32, the Portland Big Four League was founded. In 1932-33, the Portland Chemical Pures played exhibition games. The Portland Buckaroos later played in the North West Hockey League from 1933-1936 and the reformed PCHL from 1936-1941. The Buckaroos and Portland Waterfront played in the Seattle-based Northwest Hockey League in 1941-42, and for 1942-43 the Big Four League was re-organized. The Portland Oilers and Tiremen played in the Northwest International Hockey League in 1943-44. The Portland Eagles (known as the Penguins in 1949-50) were members of the third incarnation of the PCHL from 1944-1951.
A new Portland Buckaroos franchise competed in the Western Hockey League from 1960-1974, the Western International Hockey League in 1974-75, and the North West Hockey League in 1975-76. The Portland Winterhawks have competed in the major junior Western Hockey League since 1976.
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