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The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion. The Thrashers struggled during their existence with only one postseason appearance in 12 seasons. Following the 2010-11 season, they relocated to Winnipeg to bring back the Jets franchise name. The Jets have had moderate success since relocating with six postseason appearances in 12 seasons. 

Jets’ Scott Arniel & New Coaching Staff Taking Team to Historic Heights

Following Rick Bowness’ retirement at the end of last season, Scott Arniel was hired as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets, along with two new assistant coaches: Dean Chynoweth and Davis Payne. The Jets are off to a historic start, and since most of the roster is the same as last season, it’s evident the new staff has had a major impact. Here’s a look at the three new members of the Jets’ coaching staff. Arniel’s Leadership Brings the Jets to the Top of the NHL Many fans were skeptical about Arniel taking over from Bowness this season, but it’s…

Mark Scheifele’s Hat Trick Carries Jets to Win Over Panthers

The Winnipeg Jets (16-3-0) snapped their two-game skid on Tuesday evening (Nov. 19), defeating the Florida Panthers 6-3 in the second half of their home-and-home series. The Jets rode a Mark Scheifele hat trick to victory and capitalized on some Panthers (12-6-1) timely penalty trouble to get back in the win column for the first time since their victory over the New York Rangers on Nov. 12, and rebounded after a 5-0 loss in Florida just three days ago. Related: Panthers Pummel Jets 5-0 in First Half of Home-and-Home Scheifele’s third of the game, eventually the game-winner, came just past…

Projected Lineups for Panthers vs Jets – 11/19/24

The Florida Panthers take on the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (12-5-1) at JETS (15-3-0) 8 p.m. ET; TSN3, SCRIPPS Panthers projected lineup Evan Rodrigues — Aleksander Barkov — Sam ReinhartCarter Verhaeghe — Sam Bennett — Matthew TkachukEetu Luostarinen — Anton Lundell — Jesper BoqvistA.J. Greer — Tomas Nosek — Jonah Gadjovich Gustav Forsling — Aaron EkbladNiko Mikkola — Dmitry KulikovNate Schmidt — Uvis Balinskis Sergei BobrovskySpencer Knight Scratched: Adam Boqvist, Mackie Samoskevich Injured: None Status report Latest for THW: Jets projected lineup Kyle Connor — Mark…

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What year were the Winnipeg Jets founded?

The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion.

When did the Winnipeg Jets play their first game?

The Jets played their first game (as the Atlanta Thrashers) on Oct. 2, 1999, against the New Jersey Devils. They lost the game 4-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Winnipeg Jets?

Rick Bowness is the current head coach for the Winnipeg Jets.