Winnipeg Jets Franchise History

The Winnipeg Jets were founded in 1971 being granted one of the founding franchises in the World Hockey Association (WHA).
While in the WHA, the Jets lured Bobby Hull away from the Chicago Blackhawks offering him a record breaking million dollar signing bonus.
In 1979 as the WHA was collapsing the Jets were absorbed into the NHL.
In 1992/93 Teemu Selanne has a record breaking rookie season as he smashes the record for goals and points by a rookie scoring 76 goals and 132 points to break the old records held by Mike Bossy.
As the NHL expanded in the United States, operating costs and salaries grew rapidly, leaving the Jets unable to afford their key players. The team couldnt compete in such a market and they played their last game on April 28, 1996. The team moved to Phoenix to become the Phoenix Coyotes.

Retired Numbers
Dale Hawerchuk C	1981/82-1989/90
Bobby Hull LW	1972/73-1979/80

Honoured Numbers:0

Vezina Trophy Winners:0

League Championships:0

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Winnipeg Jets arena closing ceremony

Arena History
Winnipeg Arena	1972/73-1995/96

Old Winnipeg Jets Logo