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The Jets were one of four teams from the World Hockey Association (WHA) to join the National Hockey League in 1979. The others were the Hartford (New England) Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, and Quebec Nordiques. These were four of the most stable and successful franchises in the WHA, which was a second major hockey league founded in 1972 to compete with the NHL. The WHA and NHL agreed to merge in 1979, and as part of the merger the NHL agreed to accept the Jets, Whalers, Oilers, and Nordiques as new NHL franchises.
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What new teams will be in the NHL next season?
The Winnipeg Jets
What NHL team had the most captains in one season?
Winnipeg jets
What happend to the Winnipeg NHL team?
The Winnipeg Jets moved to Phoenix and are since 1996 the Phoenix Coyotes
When did the Winnipeg jets leave the NHL?
Pretty soon. There is a press conferance today (May 31/2011) to speak about when the team will be re-loacted to winnepeg.
What 4 teams came to the nhl in 1979-1980 season?
The Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, New England Whalers, and Quebec Nordiques. Lets Go Rangers.
What NHL team does Andrew Ladd play for?
Andrew Ladd plays for the Winnipeg Jets.
What NHL team does Ben Chiarot play for?
Ben Chiarot plays for the Winnipeg Jets.
What NHL team does Blake Wheeler play for?
Blake Wheeler plays for the Winnipeg Jets.
What NHL team does Devin Setoguchi play for?
Devin Setoguchi plays for the Winnipeg Jets.
What NHL team does Eric O'Dell play for?
Eric O'Dell plays for the Winnipeg Jets.
What NHL team does Grant Clitsome play for?
Grant Clitsome plays for the Winnipeg Jets.
What NHL team does Jacob Trouba play for?
Jacob Trouba plays for the Winnipeg Jets.
