Category: Jets History
Jets History: January 20
Winnipeg Jets rookie, Pat Elynuik , tied the’ team record with five points (2 G, 3A) in a single period.
Jets History: January 19
January 19, 1996 – The National Hockey League Board of Governors approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets. This approval officially cleared the way for the team to move to Phoenix, Arizona in time for the 1996-97 season. January 19, 1994 – The Jets fired General Manager Mike Smith and replaced him on an interim [...]
Jets History: December 28
December 28, 1992 – The Winnipeg Jets traded Ed Olczyk to the New York Rangers in exchange for Kris King and Tie Domi. In 25 Games with the Jets in the 1992-93 season, Olczyck had 20 points. he finished the season with the NY Rangers by adding just 29 more points in 46 games. Tie [...]
Jets History:December 25
December 25, 1970 – Former Winnipeg Jets Centerman, Stu Barnes, was born in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
Jets History: December 22
December 22, 1959 – Former Winnipeg Jets forward Paul Fenton was born in Springfield, MA. The Jets acquired Fenton on November 28, 1988 trading Gilles Hamel to the Los Angeles Kings in return for the Left Winger. Fenton played with the Jets until November 10, 1990 when he was traded to Toronto with Dave Ellett [...]
