A professional ice hockey team, the Winnipeg Jets are proudly based in Winnipeg, Canada. As part of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Central Division and Western Conference, this powerful organization is owned by True North Sports & Entertainment. It plays its games at the iconic Canada Life Centre arena. The Jets were founded as the Atlanta Thrashers on June 25th, 1997, before starting their NHL career for the 1999-2000 season – following in the footsteps of Winnipeg’s original WHA/NHL franchise that moved to Phoenix, Arizona due to financial difficulties after 1995-96 season.
Winnipeg Jets (original franchise) moved to Phoenix, Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes
1999
Atlanta Thrashers (franchise founded in 1997) began play in Atlanta
2011
Atlanta Thrashers were purchased by True North Sports and Entertainment and relocated to Winnipeg, becoming the second incarnation of the Winnipeg Jets
2015
Qualified for playoffs, lost in first round to the Anaheim Ducks
2018
Qualified for playoffs, lost in Western Conference Finals to the Vegas Golden Knights
2019
Qualified for playoffs, lost in first round to the St. Louis Blues
Winnipeg Jets FAQs
Who owns the Winnipeg Jets?
True North Sports & Entertainment owns the Winnipeg Jets.
