To: Governor Kate Brown
Bring the NHL to Portland
The NHL needs to have a team in Portland, we and the companies we are affiliated with would support this team, through attendance, media, and purchase of team swag.
Why is this important?
The Pacific NorthWest loves hockey, yet the closest American NHL team is San Jose. The WHL is a common way players enter the NHL, 5 WHL teams are in Oregon/Washington, however, these players must leave the PNW to play in the NHL. Portland has a 100 year history of supporting hockey. It is time we competed on the NHL stage. We need a NHL-Pacific Northwest option!