Portland Hockey History

Youth Hockey in the Portland area is not new by any means. It dates back to 1912. Bearing several different names over the years, from The Portland Rosebuds to The Portland Jr. Hawks, organized hockey has always reflected the area's love of the sport. In 1988, The Portland Jr. Hawks Hockey Association set it's primary goal to provide a quality ice hockey experience for youth ages 6-18. Excellence in coaching is one of the ways we have achieved this. This goal remains today as the fundamental core of The Portland Jr. Hawks.

But perhaps the best way to assess amateur hockey in Portland is by some of its past members. Mark Messier, Derek Gustafson, Ian Kid and Corey Millin have all played amateur hockey in Portland, as has Paul Gaustad, the Buffalo Sabres current draft choice. The hockey experience they received while playing with the Jr. Hawks was valuable and one that continues today for all the future alumni who enjoy the sport.

The Portland Junior Hawks Association has multiple levels of competitive skating for all age groups Skaters are separated by both age and skill levels. The Portland Jr. Hawks offer competitive hockey at both the "house" (recreational) and "Tiered" (accelerated) levels. This lets the skaters and parents choose what is right for them.

Portland has 'Sister' cities in both Japan and Russia. Each year either a Portland team travels to one of these countries, or we host them here during the Rose Festival. These goodwill games have fostered many great memories and friendships over the years.

Our main goal as an organization is to provide a safe and structured environment for Portland area youth allowing them to get involved in the Greatest Sport on Earth.

Portland Winter Hawks

PSU Vikings Ice Hockey

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