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Jets History: February 19
February 19, 2012 – The Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 at the MTS Centre. Bryan Little notched two goals and Blake Wheeler chipped in with four assists on the night. The victory made it three wins in a row for the Jets. February 19, 1988- Clint Malarchuk recorded his 7th career shutout, and [...]
Thomas Steen
Thomas is one of the most underrated Swedish players in NHL history. He grew up in the small town of Grums in the Värmland region where he learned to play hockey as a little kid. His childhood idol was his cousin and ex-NHL’er Dan Labraaten as well as his older brother Malte Steen who played [...]
Jets History: December 4
December 4, 1991: Troy Murray had a goal and an assist to give him 500 NHL career points, in a 5-4 Jets’ win over Buffalo, at the Winnipeg Arena. December 4, 1988: Calgary Flames Captain, Lanny McDonald, racked up his 500th career assist as the Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 at the Winnipeg Arena. [...]
Jets History: December 2
December 2, 1990: The Jets couldn’t contain Garth Butcher on this night as the Canucks blueliner piled up four assists in a 5-1 Vancouver victory over the Jets in Winnipeg. December 2, 1989: The Jets lost dropped a 6-3 decision at home to the New York Islanders. Islanders Centerman, Brent Sutter, a goal and three [...]
Jets History: October 9
October 9 is one of the most memorable days in history for many Jets fans as it represents the first NHL goal of one of the most revered players in the history of the franchise and the date the NHL and the Jets returned to Winnipeg! October 9, 1981: Rookie Dale Hawerchuk scored the first [...]
