Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg looks destined for the NHL Playoffs in 2023, but they’ll also be looking to reverse recent success when they get there.

Winnipeg Jets: Soaring to Success in the Heart of the Prairies

Nestled on the banks of the Red River, amidst the vast expanse of the Canadian prairies, lies a hockey franchise that embodies the spirit of resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication. The Winnipeg Jets, reborn in 2011 after a 15-year absence from the National Hockey League, have captured the hearts of fans with their tenacious play, electrifying style, and deep connection to the rich hockey heritage of Manitoba. From their triumphant return to the NHL to their emergence as perennial contenders in the league, the Jets’ journey is a testament to the enduring spirit of Winnipeg and the unwavering support of their passionate fan base.

Rebirth of a Hockey Icon.

The story of the Winnipeg Jets begins in 1972 when the franchise was founded as one of the original teams in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Led by legendary players like Bobby Hull and Dale Hawerchuk, the Jets quickly became a powerhouse in the WHA, capturing three Avco World Trophies as league champions. However, financial struggles led to the team’s relocation to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1996, leaving a void in the hearts of hockey fans in Winnipeg.

For 15 long years, the passionate hockey fans of Manitoba eagerly awaited the return of their beloved Jets to the NHL. Their prayers were answered in 2011 when the Atlanta Thrashers franchise was purchased and relocated to Winnipeg, bringing NHL hockey back to the city and rekindling the flame of hockey passion in the hearts of Winnipeggers.

Embracing the Heritage. The return of the Jets to Winnipeg sparked a resurgence of hockey fervor in the city, as fans young and old embraced the opportunity to once again cheer for their hometown team. The Jets organization, keenly aware of the deep connection between the team and its fans, made it a priority to honor the rich hockey heritage of Manitoba while building a new legacy for the franchise in the NHL.

From the iconic Jets logo to the legendary “White Out” tradition during playoff games, the team’s identity is deeply rooted in the history and culture of Winnipeg. The Jets organization has also been actively involved in preserving and promoting hockey at the grassroots level, investing in community programs and initiatives to ensure that the sport continues to thrive in Manitoba for generations to come.

Rise to Prominence

Since their return to Winnipeg, the Jets have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NHL, boasting a roster stacked with talent and depth. Led by captain Blake Wheeler and star forwards Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, the Jets have made multiple playoff appearances and have consistently been among the top teams in the Western Conference.

Under the guidance of head coach Paul Maurice, the Jets play an exciting, up-tempo style of hockey that thrills fans and strikes fear into the hearts of their opponents. With a potent offense, solid defense, and stellar goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck, the Jets have become known for their resilience, determination, and never-say-die attitude on the ice.

The MTS Centre Era. In 2011, the Winnipeg Jets bid farewell to their temporary home at the MTS Centre and moved into their new state-of-the-art arena, now known as Canada Life Centre. Located in downtown Winnipeg, Canada Life Centre quickly became a focal point for hockey fans in Manitoba, providing a modern and vibrant setting for NHL hockey in the heart of the prairies.

With its passionate fan base, lively atmosphere, and world-class amenities, Canada Life Centre has become one of the toughest places for visiting teams to play in the NHL. The deafening roar of the crowd, the sea of white jerseys during playoff games, and the palpable sense of excitement and anticipation make Canada Life Centre a truly special place for hockey fans in Winnipeg.

Community Engagement and Impact

Off the ice, the Winnipeg Jets are deeply committed to making a positive impact in the community through their True North Foundation and various charitable initiatives. From supporting youth hockey programs to partnering with local nonprofits to address issues such as education, health, and wellness, the Jets strive to give back to the city of Winnipeg and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Through their efforts, the Jets aim to inspire the next generation of hockey players, foster a sense of belonging and unity among fans, and contribute to the overall health and well-being of the community. By leveraging the power of hockey as a force for good, the Jets are helping to build a stronger, more vibrant Winnipeg for all.

Looking Ahead

As the Winnipeg Jets look to the future, they do so with optimism and determination, fueled by the passion and support of their dedicated fan base. With a talented roster of players and a commitment to excellence both on and off the ice, the Jets are poised to continue their journey of success and bring glory to the city of Winnipeg.

Whether it’s competing for championships or making a positive impact in the community, the Jets remain committed to representing Winnipeg with pride and honor. As they continue to write the next chapter in their storied history, one thing remains certain: the Winnipeg Jets will always be more than just a hockey team—they will be a symbol of resilience, passion, and the enduring spirit of the prairies.

The Winnipeg Jets’ journey is a testament to the power of resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication—a testament to the indomitable spirit of Winnipeg and the unwavering support of their passionate fan base. From their triumphant return to the NHL to their emergence as perennial contenders in the league, the Jets have captured the hearts of fans with their thrilling victories and unforgettable moments of triumph.

As they continue to navigate the highs and lows of professional hockey, one thing remains certain: the Winnipeg Jets will always be a source of pride and inspiration for fans across the city and beyond. With their unwavering commitment to excellence and their deep connection to the community, the Jets are poised to soar to even greater heights in the years to come.

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Winnipeg Jets 2024 Schedule

Pre Season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result
Week 1	Date: Sun 24/09/2023	Opponent: Edmonton Oilers	Result: T 1-1
Week 2	Date: Mon 25/09/2023	Opponent: Edmonton Oilers	Result: W 5-0
Week 2	Date: Wed 27/09/2023	Opponent: Calgary Flames	Result: T 2-2
Week 2	Date: Fri 29/09/2023	Opponent: Ottawa Senators	Result: L 1-3
Week 3	Date: Mon 02/10/2023	Opponent: Calgary Flames	Result: L 4-5
Week 3	Date: Thu 05/10/2023	Opponent: Ottawa Senators	Result: L 0-3

Regular Season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result
Week 1	Date: Wed 11/10/2023	Opponent: Calgary Flames	Result: L 3-5
Week 1	Date: Sat 14/10/2023	Opponent: Florida Panthers	Result: W 6-4
Week 2	Date: Tue 17/10/2023	Opponent: Los Angeles Kings	Result: L 1-5
Week 2	Date: Thu 19/10/2023	Opponent: Vegas Golden Knights	Result: L 3-5
Week 2	Date: Sat 21/10/2023	Opponent: Edmonton Oilers	Result: W 3-2
Week 3	Date: Tue 24/10/2023	Opponent: St. Louis Blues	Result: W 4-2
Week 3	Date: Thu 26/10/2023	Opponent: Detroit Red Wings	Result: W 4-1
Week 3	Date: Sat 28/10/2023	Opponent: Montreal Canadiens	Result: T 3-3
Week 4	Date: Mon 30/10/2023	Opponent: NY Rangers	Result: L 2-3
Week 4	Date: Thu 02/11/2023	Opponent: Vegas Golden Knights	Result: L 2-5
Week 4	Date: Sat 04/11/2023	Opponent: Arizona Coyotes	Result: W 5-3
Week 5	Date: Tue 07/11/2023	Opponent: St. Louis Blues	Result: W 5-2
Week 5	Date: Thu 09/11/2023	Opponent: Nashville Predators	Result: W 6-3
Week 5	Date: Sat 11/11/2023	Opponent: Dallas Stars	Result: L 2-3
Week 6	Date: Tue 14/11/2023	Opponent: New Jersey Devils	Result: W 6-3
Week 6	Date: Fri 17/11/2023	Opponent: Buffalo Sabres	Result: W 3-2
Week 6	Date: Sat 18/11/2023	Opponent: Arizona Coyotes	Result: W 5-2
Week 7	Date: Wed 22/11/2023	Opponent: Tampa Bay Lightning	Result: W 3-2
Week 7	Date: Fri 24/11/2023	Opponent: Florida Panthers	Result: W 3-0
Week 7	Date: Sun 26/11/2023	Opponent: Nashville Predators	Result: L 2-3
Week 8	Date: Tue 28/11/2023	Opponent: Dallas Stars	Result: L 0-2
Week 8	Date: Thu 30/11/2023	Opponent: Edmonton Oilers	Result: L 1-3
Week 8	Date: Sat 02/12/2023	Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks	Result: W 3-1
Week 9	Date: Mon 04/12/2023	Opponent: Carolina Hurricanes	Result: W 2-1
Week 9	Date: Thu 07/12/2023	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: W 4-2
Week 9	Date: Sun 10/12/2023	Opponent: Anaheim Ducks	Result: W 4-2
Week 10	Date: Tue 12/12/2023	Opponent: San Jose Sharks	Result: L 1-2
Week 10	Date: Wed 13/12/2023	Opponent: Los Angeles Kings	Result: W 5-2
Week 10	Date: Sat 16/12/2023	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: W 6-2
Week 11	Date: Mon 18/12/2023	Opponent: Montreal Canadiens	Result: L 2-3
Week 11	Date: Wed 20/12/2023	Opponent: Detroit Red Wings	Result: W 5-2
Week 11	Date: Fri 22/12/2023	Opponent: Boston Bruins	Result: W 5-1
Week 12	Date: Wed 27/12/2023	Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks	Result: L 1-2
Week 12	Date: Sat 30/12/2023	Opponent: Minnesota Wild	Result: W 4-2
Week 12	Date: Sun 31/12/2023	Opponent: Minnesota Wild	Result: W 3-2
Week 13	Date: Tue 02/01/2024	Opponent: Tampa Bay Lightning	Result: W 4-2
Week 13	Date: Thu 04/01/2024	Opponent: San Jose Sharks	Result: W 2-1
Week 13	Date: Fri 05/01/2024	Opponent: Anaheim Ducks	Result: W 3-1
Week 13	Date: Sun 07/01/2024	Opponent: Arizona Coyotes	Result: W 6-2
Week 14	Date: Tue 09/01/2024	Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets	Result: W 5-0
Week 14	Date: Thu 11/01/2024	Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks	Result: W 2-1
Week 14	Date: Sat 13/01/2024	Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers	Result: L 0-2
Week 15	Date: Tue 16/01/2024	Opponent: NY Islanders	Result: W 4-2
Week 15	Date: Sat 20/01/2024	Opponent: Ottawa Senators	Result: W 2-1
Week 16	Date: Mon 22/01/2024	Opponent: Boston Bruins	Result: L 1-4
Week 16	Date: Wed 24/01/2024	Opponent: Toronto Maple Leafs	Result: L 0-1
Week 16	Date: Sat 27/01/2024	Opponent: Toronto Maple Leafs	Result: L 2-4
Week 17	Date: BYE	Opponent: BYE	Result: BYE
Week 18	Date: Tue 06/02/2024	Opponent: Pittsburgh Penguins	Result: L 0-3
Week 18	Date: Thu 08/02/2024	Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers	Result: L 1-4
Week 18	Date: Sat 10/02/2024	Opponent: Pittsburgh Penguins	Result: W 2-1
Week 19	Date: Wed 14/02/2024	Opponent: San Jose Sharks	Result: W 1-0
Week 19	Date: Sat 17/02/2024	Opponent: Vancouver Canucks	Result: W 4-2
Week 20	Date: Mon 19/02/2024	Opponent: Calgary Flames	Result: L 3-6
Week 20	Date: Tue 20/02/2024	Opponent: Minnesota Wild	Result: W 6-3
Week 20	Date: Fri 23/02/2024	Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks	Result: W 3-2
Week 20	Date: Sun 25/02/2024	Opponent: Arizona Coyotes	Result: W 4-3
Week 21	Date: Tue 27/02/2024	Opponent: St. Louis Blues	Result: W 4-2
Week 21	Date: Thu 29/02/2024	Opponent: Dallas Stars	Result: L 1-4
Week 21	Date: Sat 02/03/2024	Opponent: Carolina Hurricanes	Result: W 5-3
Week 21	Date: Sun 03/03/2024	Opponent: Buffalo Sabres	Result: W 5-2
Week 22	Date: Tue 05/03/2024	Opponent: Seattle Kraken	Result: L 3-4
Week 22	Date: Fri 08/03/2024	Opponent: Seattle Kraken	Result: W 3-0
Week 22	Date: Sat 09/03/2024	Opponent: Vancouver Canucks	Result: L 0-5
Week 23	Date: Mon 11/03/2024	Opponent: Washington Capitals	Result: W 3-0
Week 23	Date: Wed 13/03/2024	Opponent: Nashville Predators	Result: L 2-4
Week 23	Date: Fri 15/03/2024	Opponent: Anaheim Ducks	Result: W 6-0
Week 23	Date: Sun 17/03/2024	Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets	Result: W 6-1
Week 24	Date: Tue 19/03/2024	Opponent: NY Rangers	Result: W 4-2
Week 24	Date: Thu 21/03/2024	Opponent: New Jersey Devils	Result: L 1-4
Week 24	Date: Sat 23/03/2024	Opponent: NY Islanders	Result: L 3-6
Week 24	Date: Sun 24/03/2024	Opponent: Washington Capitals	Result: L 0-3
Week 25	Date: Tue 26/03/2024	Opponent: Edmonton Oilers	Result: L 3-4
Week 25	Date: Thu 28/03/2024	Opponent: Vegas Golden Knights	Result: L 1-4
Week 25	Date: Sat 30/03/2024	Opponent: Ottawa Senators	Result: L 2-3
Week 26	Date: Mon 01/04/2024	Opponent: Los Angeles Kings	Result: W 4-3
Week 26	Date: Thu 04/04/2024	Opponent: Calgary Flames	Result: W 5-2
Week 26	Date: Sat 06/04/2024	Opponent: Minnesota Wild	Result: W 4-2
Week 27	Date: Tue 09/04/2024	Opponent: Nashville Predators	Result: W 4-3
Week 27	Date: Thu 11/04/2024	Opponent: Dallas Stars	Result: W 3-0
Week 27	Date: Sat 13/04/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: W 7-0
Week 28	Date: Tue 16/04/2024	Opponent: Seattle Kraken	Result: W 4-3
Week 28	Date: Thu 18/04/2024	Opponent: Vancouver Canucks	Result: W 4-2

Post Season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result
Conference Quarterfinals	Date: Sun 21/04/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: W 7-6
Conference Quarterfinals	Date: Tue 23/04/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: L 2-5
Conference Quarterfinals	Date: Fri 26/04/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: L 2-6
Conference Quarterfinals	Date: Sun 28/04/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: L 1-5
Conference Quarterfinals	Date: Tue 30/04/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: L 3-6
Conference Quarterfinals	Date: Thu 02/05/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: TBD
Conference Quarterfinals	Date: Sat 04/05/2024	Opponent: Colorado Avalanche	Result: TBD

Winnipeg Jets 2024 Odds

Odds to Win
Stanley Cup

+3000

Odds to Win
Western Conference

+1200

Odds to Win
Division

+500

Seasons Win

91.5-115 Over
91.5-115 Under