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Portarra Pioneers
The Portarra Pioneers, sometimes known colloquially as the Pios, are a professional hockey team based in Portarra, Galapetra. They compete in the Torland Hockey League as a member of the Willard Division. The team is owned by Lewis Vail and plays their home games at the Fort Tor Heritage Arena.
The team was founded in 1972 by Vail as part of that year's league expansion. The Pioneers have not won a Marcotte Cup in two appearances.
Team history
Team culture
Fan base
Rivalries
Portarra Whales
Team information
Ownership
The Pioneers are currently owned by Lewis Vail, who founded the team in 1972.
Home ice
The Pioneers play their home games at the Fort Tor Heritage Arena (typically shortened to Heritage Arena) in Portarra, Galapetra.
Logos and uniforms
The Pioneers' colors are navy, orange, yellow, and white.
Minor league affiliates
The Pioneers are affiliated with the Certonrack Oil Kings of the CBIHL.
Players & personnel
Current roster
Team captains
- Dan Drobish, 1972-1980
- Thomas Nelissen, 1981-1989
- Jonathan Walker, 1990-present
Staff and coaches
Head coaches
| Name | Years Employed | Playoffs | Cups | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Street | 1972-1977 | 3 | 0 | |
| Ted Gooden | 1978-1990 | 10 | 0 | 1980 Best Coach |
| Burt Wentz (interim) | 1991-present | 0 | 0 |
Assistant coaches
General managers
- Scott Hauser, 1973-present
Hauser was awarded Best GM in 1973 and 1974 and is considered one of the elite GM's in the league.
Drafts
Seasons
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 71 | 17-18-36 | 69 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1973 | 72 | 22-17-33 | 83 | 4th, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (2-4 vs. Kodiaks) |
| 1974 | 72 | 27-24-21 | 105 | 2nd, Hatch | Lost in semi-finals (1-4 vs. Heralds) |
| 1975 | 72 | 19-19-34 | 76 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1976 | 72 | 31-18-23 | 111 | 2nd, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (2-4 vs. Electrics) |
| 1977 | 72 | 21-19-32 | 82 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1978 | 72 | 21-20-31 | 83 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1979 | 72 | 34-20-18 | 122 | 3rd, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Neptunes) |
| 1980 | 76 | 41-15-20 | 138 | 1st, Willard | Lost Marcotte Cup (2-4 vs. Heralds) |
| 1981 | 76 | 35-24-17 | 129 | 1st, Willard | Lost in semi-finals (0-4 vs. Heralds) |
| 1982 | 76 | 24-17-35 | 89 | 3rd, Willard | Missed playoffs |
| 1983 | 76 | 29-25-22 | 112 | 2nd, Willard | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Electrics) |
| 1984 | 76 | 35-14-27 | 119 | 2nd, Willard | Lost Marcotte Cup (0-4 vs. Killers) |
| 1985 | 48 | 22-13-13 | 79 | 3rd, Willard | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Herons) |
| 1986 | 76 | 47-13-16 | 154 | 2nd, Willard | Lost in semi-finals (2-4 vs. Electrics) |
| 1987 | 76 | 38-15-23 | 129 | 2nd, Willard | Lost in semi-finals (1-4 vs. Whales) |
| 1988 | 76 | 34-17-25 | 119 | 2nd, Willard | Lost in semi-finals (1-4 vs. Whales) |
| 1989 | 76 | 31-19-26 | 112 | 2nd, Willard | Lost in wild card round (2-3 vs. Swans) |
Team and league honors
Banners and trophies
| Marcotte Cup | Louis Trophy | Division Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Louis Trophy | 1980 Willard Division | |
| 1981 Willard Division |
Retired numbers
| No. | Player | Position | Career | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Geno Pasternak | C | 1974-1976 | 1989 |
Ring of Honor
- Geno Pasternak, C, 1974-1976
Hall of Famers
- Cyrus Street, head coach, 1972-1977, inducted 1981
- Rudolph Nichols, assistant coach, 1974-1977, inducted 1983
- Geno Pasternak, C, 1974-1976, inducted 1989
