Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
History
Founded: 1999
Championships: 0
Previously the Atlanta Thrashers from 1999-2011, the franchise moved to Winnipeg in 2011 to become the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets are the first franchise located in Winnipeg since Winnipeg’s original NHL team that relocated in 1996 to become the Phoenix Coyotes.
Fun Fact:
On June 4th of2011, as the Jets entered their first season in Winnipeg, the club’s season tickets were open to the general public and sold out in just 17 minutes.
