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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 Ride Ehlers’ Hat Trick to Dominating Win Over Blue Jackets
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The Winnipeg Jets came to Columbus and showed both the Blue Jackets and the NHL why they are currently the best team. Nikolaj Ehlers recorded a hat trick to help pace the Jets to a dominating 6-2 win on Friday night. The win puts the Jets at 10-1-0 on the new season. The Blue Jackets fall to 5-4-1. Game Recap The Jets had the better of the play in the first in attempts, shots and goals. It was the Ehlers’ show. He scored both goals in the first in typical Ehlers’ fashion. He blasted the 1-0 goal past Elvis Merzlikins…

Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers Nets Hat Trick in 6-2 Win Over Blue Jackets
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The Winnipeg Jets (10-1-0) remained undefeated on the road, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-4-1) in a fairly lopsided contest in the Ohio capital. A Nikolaj Ehlers hat trick helped carry the Jets to a 6-2 victory over the Blue Jackets. It was his first hat trick since 2018 and continued a strong start for the Danish forward. Along with his trio of goals, he added an assist in the game to bring his season point total to 15 in 11 games played. It was Ehlers who opened the scoring just over five minutes in the first period, wiring a…

Jets’ Head Coach Scott Arniel Returns to Columbus a Changed Man
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Working your desired job in the hockey world is never a guarantee. Winnipeg Jets’ head coach Scott Arniel knows this fact firsthand. He thought he’d never get another chance as a head coach in the National Hockey league. Arniel’s path back to being a head coach was full of uncertainty. But he’s now at the helm of the best team in the NHL. At 9-1-0, the Jets sit on top the league standings while outscoring their opponents by 2.5 goals per game. Arniel’s story is one of learning a hard lesson, being humbled and then working their way back to…

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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.