Winnipeg Jets program

Winnipeg Jets (1972-1996)

World Hockey Association (1972-1979)
National Hockey League (1979-1996)

Tombstone

Born: November 1, 1971 – WHA founding franchise. 1 WHA prepares for fight, Windsor Star, November 2, 1971, p27
Relocation Announced: December 12, 19952“Colangelo Completes Deal For Jets,” AP via The Vindicator, Youngstown, OH, Dec. 10, 1995)

First Game: October 12, 1972 (W 6-4 @ New York Raiders)
Last Game: April 28, 1996 (L 4-1 vs Detroit Red Wings)

WHA AVCO Cup Championships: 1976, 1978 & 1979

Arena

Winnipeg Arena 
Capacity: 10,100 (1972-1979), 15,393 (1979-1996)
Opened: October 18, 1955
Demolished: March 26, 2006, 1972-1975 (9,000)

Marketing

Team Colors:
1972-1979: Navy, Red, White
1979-1996: Blue, Red, White

Ownership

Owners:

  • 1972-1978: Ben Hatskins
  • 1978-1996: Barry Shenkarow et al

Background

Coming soon…

Our Favorite Gear

Winnipeg Jets WHA Apparel

When it comes to replica jerseys, we turn to our friends at Royal Retros, who put extraordinary detail into their fully customizable hockey sweaters.
  • Free Customization Included
  • Each jersey individually handmade
  • Any name and number
  • Sewn tackle twill crest, numbers & letters
  • 100% polyester
  • Heavyweight fabric made to game standards
  • Fight strap included
Honor the memory of the original and beloved Winnipeg Jets in one of these great jerseys or T-Shirts from Royal Retros.

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