Jack Portland
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| Position | Defenseman |
| Shot | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Pro Clubs | Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Chicago Blackhawks |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | July 30, 1912, Collingwood, Ontario |
| Pro Career | 1933 – 1943 |
Jack Frederick Portland (Born July 30, 1912 in Collingwood, Ontario) was a Defenceman in the NHL from 1933 - 1943.
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[edit] Early Life
Jack Portland was a versatile athlete who, as a youngster, won the Dominion schoolboy championship for high jumping in 1930. But Portland could also play hockey. He developed his skills in Collingwood, Ontario and then signed a two-year deal worth $3,500 with the Montreal Canadiens. He skated with the legendary Howie Morenz and Aurel Joliat.
[edit] Hockey Career
Two seasons later, Portland was traded to the Boston Bruins for Gordon "Tony" Savage and $7,500, on December 3, 1934. He was a key performer, providing a solid defensive foundation for the Bruins as they won a Stanley Cup championship in 1939. He was Traded to Chicago by Boston for Des Smith on January 27, 1940.
After a brief stint with the Chicago Blackhawks, Portland was sold back to the Canadiens for $12,500 during the 1941 season. There he played with Maurice Richard during his rookie and sophomore campaigns. In 1943, Portland joined the army and was with an infantry division during the invasion of Normandy.
[edit] After WW2
Following his discharge in 1946, he played hockey for two final seasons in the American Hockey League before heading home to the Georgian Bay area to coach junior and intermediate hockey teams.
[edit] Awards & Achievements
- Can-Am First All-Star Team (1936)
- 1939 Stanley Cup Championship (Boston)
