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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