Jets’ Scheifele Sets Franchise All-Time Points Record

The Winnipeg Jets’ 2.0’s first-ever draft pick stands alone: Mark Scheifele is the all-time franchise leader in points.

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The longtime top-line centre passed his mentor Dale Hawerchuk’s mark of 929 points by scoring a second-period goal in Saturday’s game versus the Chicago Blackhawks for his 930th.

The goal was the first point of a four-point performance for the alternate captain as the Jets roared back from down 4-0 to win 5-4 in a shootout for their sixth-straight win.

He also tied Hawerchuk for the franchise goal record (379) and passed Thomas Steen for the franchise assist record with his 554th.

Passing Hawerchuk carried deep meaning for Scheifele as Hawerchuk — the first-overall Jets pick who played for them from 1981 to 1990 and died in 2020 of cancer at 57 years old — was Scheifele’s coach in juniors with the Barrie Colts and a major influence on him.

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“It means a lot. It’s pretty incredible,” said Scheifele, who was drafted seventh overall in 2011. “Never thought I’d be here, but honestly just so blessed to play with the players I’ve played with over my career.”

The NHL merged the Jets’ 1.0 stats with the 2.0 stats prior to the season, giving them their history back and Scheifele new milestones to chase.

“Dale would be so proud,” the Hawerchuk family said in a statement. “He was something special in Mark from the beginning and cherished his relationship as coach, mentor, and friend. We know there is no one Dale would be more honoured to see break his points record.”