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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’ Hellebuyck Named NHL’s First Star of the Week After 300th Win
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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named the NHL’s first star of the week for the week ending Jan. 12. The 31-year-old went 2-0-0 in his two starts, allowed only two goals, posted a .960 save percentage, and captured a shutout. His first win of the week, a 26-save performance against the Nashville Predators on Jan. 7, was his 300th-career victory. He then made 22 saves to blank the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 11. Connor Hellebuyck (@NHLJets), Jordan Staal (@Canes) and Patrick Kane (@DetroitRedWings) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Jan….

Winnipeg Jets Logo History
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The Winnipeg Jets have always been a bit of an odd bunch in the aesthetics department. Their World Hockey Association days saw them change their uniforms nearly every single year. Once they reached the National Hockey League, they wore a stolen jersey template (from the New York Rangers) for an entire decade before coming up with their own (iconic) design. The return of the Jets to Winnipeg in 2011 saw 15 years of pent-up ideas crammed into one design, making the overall look busy and muddled. The Aviator third jersey introduced for 2018-19 contained no imagination or appeal whatsoever but…

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Jets – 1/11/25
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The Colorado Avalanche 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. AVALANCHE (26-16-1) at JETS (28-12-3) 7 p.m. ET; SN1, ALT, NHLN, KTVD Avalanche projected lineup Jonathan Drouin — Nathan MacKinnon — Mikko RantanenRoss Colton — Juuso Parssinen — Artturi LehkonenJoel Kiviranta — Casey Mittelstadt — Logan O’ConnorTye Felhaber — Parker Kelly — Jere Innala Devon Toews — Cale MakarCalvin de Haan — Josh MansonKeaton Middleton — Sam Malinski Mackenzie BlackwoodTrent Miner Scratched: None Injured: Scott Wedgewood (lower body), Valeri Nichushkin (lower body), Ivan Ivan (upper body), Oliver…

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NHL Midseason Award Picks
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The NHL season is approaching the halfway mark already, which is crazy to think about because it feels like the season just started, but here we are. We’ve seen some incredible plays from dominant players. From Nathan MacKinnon leading the NHL in points to Leon Draisaitl leading in goals, the…

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Records 300th Win
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Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck recorded his 300th career victory on Tuesday night (Jan. 7) as the Jets defeated the Nashville Predators on home ice. MR. 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣@Wawanesa | #GoJetsGo pic.twitter.com/3Lq5Ynmel2 — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) January 8, 2025 Hellebuyck, 31, becomes just the 41st goaltender in NHL history, and just the…

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Jets – 1/7/25
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The Nashville Predators take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (13-20-7) at JETS (27-12-2) 8 p.m. ET; TSN3, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultGustav Nyquist — Ryan O’Reilly —…

 

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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.