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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. 

3 Manitoba Moose Players to Watch in 2024-25
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The Manitoba Moose will begin a new season on Oct. 12 — their 25th since coming to Winnipeg for the 1996-97 International Hockey League season — with an interesting mix of promising high-round draft picks, still-young returnees, and veterans. The Winnipeg Jets’ American Hockey League affiliate were awful during the first half of 2023-24 but rebounded in the second half to finish fifth in the Central Division with a 34-35-2-1 record and make the Calder Cup Playoffs. However, they were quickly swept in the best-of-three preliminary round by the Texas Stars. Head coach Mark Morrison should have a motivated bunch under…

3 Winnipeg Jets Who Could Earn a Roster Spot in 2024-25
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Coming off of a 110-point regular season, the Winnipeg Jets had a handful of notable departures in free agency. Sean Monahan, Brenden Dillon, Tyler Toffoli, and Laurent Brossoit all signed elsewhere, opening the door for younger players to crack the lineup for the first time in 2024-25. It’s no secret that the Jets, a small market team, will need players to contribute on their entry-level contract (ELC) in order to compete. Young players making a big impact on cheaper contracts is what made the 2017-18 Jets, the team that made the Western Conference finals, so special. Here are three players…

3 Jets Who Will Be Under the Microscope in 2024-25
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The Winnipeg Jets are going to be heavily scrutinized in 2024-25 as they embark on their first campaign under new head coach Scott Arniel after a 52-win season and a second-straight first-round exit. Winnipeg can be a bit of a media fishbowl — not to the extent of Toronto or Montreal — but there’s no doubt the Jets are at the forefront of much coverage and many discussions year-round. However, a few players in particular will be under the microscope of Arniel and his coaching staff, the media, and of course, the fans. Let’s take a look at them. 1: Cole…

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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.