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Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They joined the NHL in 2011 after relocating from Atlanta and have not won a Stanley Cup.

History

The current Winnipeg Jets franchise began when the Atlanta Thrashers moved to Winnipeg in 2011 and adopted the Jets name. Winnipeg previously had another Jets franchise that played in the WHA and NHL from 1972 to 1996, winning three WHA Avco World Trophies but no Stanley Cups.

Team and arena

The Jets are owned by True North Sports & Entertainment and play their home games at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. They are a member of the NHL's Central Division in the Western Conference.

Achievements

The current Winnipeg Jets have not won a Stanley Cup. Their most notable achievement is winning the Presidents' Trophy in the 2024–25 season as the NHL's top regular-season team.

In short

  • Current Jets franchise relocated from Atlanta and began NHL play in 2011.
  • Play in the Central Division of the Western Conference at Canada Life Centre.
  • Won the Presidents' Trophy in 2024–25 but have 0 Stanley Cups.
  • An earlier Jets franchise existed from 1972–1996.
Canadian angle

The Winnipeg Jets are one of the NHL teams based in Canada, representing Winnipeg and Manitoba in the league.

Quick questions

Who are the Winnipeg Jets?
The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team in Winnipeg, Manitoba, competing in the NHL's Central Division of the Western Conference.
When did the current Winnipeg Jets join the NHL?
The current franchise began NHL play in 2011 after relocating from Atlanta.
Where do the Winnipeg Jets play?
They play their home games at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_Jets
    Supports: Current franchise status, NHL membership, division, arena, ownership, Stanley Cups, Presidents' Trophy.
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg-jets
    Supports: Franchise dates, current venue, team colours, Stanley Cup victories.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_Jets_(1972%E2%80%931996)
    Supports: Original Winnipeg Jets history, WHA founding, NHL entry in 1979, lack of Stanley Cups.
  4. EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/winnipeg-jets
    Supports: Current franchise origin in 2011, NHL division, home arena, and general team background.