It doesn’t take a true sports fan to know that hockey is Canada’s most loved and appreciated game. To the people of this great nation, hockey isn’t just a game – it’s a way of life. The first traces of the sport date back to the 18th century, and since then, it has undergone several changes to become the fast-paced …
1972 1979 1996 Winnipeg Jets Team Formation The NHL had recently expanded to 16 teams, adding franchises in many hockey-hungry cities (only one in Canada), but also in Atlanta, Oakland, and Los Angeles. The WHA brought major professional hockey to Ottawa, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and later Calgary. On December 27, 1971, Winnipeg was granted one of the founding franchises …
2011 2011 2011 Moving to Winnipeg Due to financial losses and ownership struggles, the team was frequently a target of relocation rumors. In later years, reports saw the team courted by suitors intending to relocate to Kansas City, Missouri; Quebec City, Quebec; Hamilton, Ontario or Winnipeg, Manitoba. On January 22, 2011, the team’s ownership group claimed it had lost the …
NHL Team History The National Hockey League (NHL) has a rich history, filled with fascinating stories of triumph, rivalry, and the evolution of the game. From the league’s inception in 1917 to the present day, each NHL team has its own unique tale to tell. Let’s take a journey through time and explore the history of a few notable NHL …
