Portland Winterhawks

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portland Winterhawks
CityPortland, Oregon
LeagueWestern Hockey League
ConferenceWestern
DivisionU.S.
Founded1976 (1976)-77
Home arenaMemorial Coliseum
Rose Garden
ColoursRed, Black, White
     
General managerCanada Mike Johnston
Head coachCanada Mike Johnston
Websitewww.winterhawks.com
Franchise history
1951–1976Edmonton Oil Kings
1976–2009Portland Winter Hawks
2009–presentPortland Winterhawks

The Portland Winterhawks are an American professional ice hockey team that began playing in 1976. They currently play in the Western Hockey League. They play their home games in Portland, Oregon at both the Memorial Coliseum and Rose Garden arenas. They have won 2 Memorial Cups in 1982 and 1997. They have also won 2 President's Cups in 1981 and 1997. They were originally known as the Portland Winter Hawks until May 2009 when they took out the space.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Winterhawks' Space Announce Retirement – Portland Winterhawks".

Other websites[change | change source]