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History of the Winnipeg Jets

By jodymarylillian
  • The WInnipeg Jets come to Manitoba

    The WInnipeg Jets come to Manitoba

    Winnipeg Jets (1972-1976)On December 27, 1971, Winnipeg was granted one of the founding franchises in the WHA, to Ben Hatskin, a local figure. The team took their name from the Winnipeg Jets of the Western Canada Hockey League.
  • Jets play their last game in Winnipeg and relocate to Pheonix

    Jets play their last game in Winnipeg and relocate to Pheonix

    Winnipeg Jets (1972-1996)Because of the fall of the Canadian dollar compared to the American, Jet's owners could no longer afford to keep them in Winnipeg. The team was relocated to Pheonix, Arizona and renamed the Pheonix Coyotes.
  • Winnipeg Jets make a comeback

    Winnipeg Jets make a comeback

    Return of the JetsOn May 31, 2011, at a press conference at the MTS Centre, Bettman confirmed that the Atlanta Thrashers had been sold to True North and would relocate to Winnipeg for the 2011–12 season, pending the approval of the sale and relocation by the NHL's Board of Governors,

  • Jets fire their head coach

    NHL Press ReleaseThe Jets fired Noel and Pearn in January 2014, with the former being replaced by veteran coach Paul Maurice.
  • Winnipeg Jets make the playoffs

    Winnipeg Jets make the playoffs

    Jets vs Ducks matchupFor the first time since 1996, the Winnipeg Jets make the playoffs, but they lose in the first round to the Aneheim Ducks in 4 straight games.