Ulf Nilsson is one of the most talented and celebrated players ever to lace up for the Winnipeg Jets.
He was the centreman for the famed — and, for its time, revolutionary — Hot Line. #nhljets
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OTD in Jets History Oct 25, 1981 A crowning night for rookie Dale Hawerchuk. His first hat-trick leads Jets to 9-4 win v Kings. Hawerchuk also set up Barry Legge for his only NHL goal. Afterward coach Tom Watt had Loverboy’s ‘The Kid is Hot Tonight’ blaring in Jets dressing room
'Once we understand the mechanics of the natural swing motion, we can use the natural laws to our advantage. Then we can give up the controls.
'Then we can fly.'
George Knudson
OTD in Jets History Dec 30, 1987 it’s a milestone night for Dale Hawerchuk as the Jets took on the Kings. In his 514th game the Jets captain assisted on 3rd period power play goals by Andrew McBain and Paul MacLean. They were the 399th and 400th assists of his HHoF career
#StatSunday 28 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (December 29, 1996):
Dale "Ducky" Hawerchuk has 1 goal/1 assist in the @NHLFlyers 4-2 win over the Flames to become the 10th player in NHL history to reach 1400 career points
Gretzky's 4 points last night gives him 94 in 33, a 228 point pace. Elsewhere:
- Recent call-up Ray Ferraro scored his 1st NHL goal, added 3 assists but Whalers LOST 10-5 to Montreal
- big win for Winnipeg has Hawerchuk & MacLean in the top 10 in scoring
- Caps win 8th straight
OTD in Jets History Dec 14, 1983 Laurie Boschman, team scoring leader, is injured and Dale Hawerchuk is moved between Lucien Deblois and Scott Arniel. The line clicks for 5 goals and 13 points in 8-4 win over Maple Leafs. Hawerchuk ties Jets record for points in a game with six
Since the 2.0 Jets are celebrating the 90’s during this afternoon’s game v the Stars how bout this trip down memory lane from 1.0 Jets last regular season game. ‘You Ready For This’
OTD in Jets History Oct 9, 1981 a night of firsts for rookie Dale Hawerchuk. He gets the first two goals and first two assists of his HHoF career. Hawerchuk beats NY Rangers Steve Baker after 54 seconds for first goal and first assist came on goal by Norm DuPont as Jets won 8-3
Wow! A great night tonite honouring Manitoba’s hockey heritage at our 2024 Induction dinner! A big thank you from the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame for your support!
OTD in Jets History Sept 18, 1983. It’s the second game of the NHL exhibition season and Dale Hawerchuk is already in mid season form. Hawerchuk sets up the first two goals and then scores three himself for a 5 point night in 8-2 Jets romp over the Los Angeles Kings
Wayne Gretzky shares a good story of his pal, Garnett "Ace" Bailey, who died tragically on 9/11 when United Airlines flight #175 crashed into the South Tower.
(Thanks to Peter Young for this! @pythesportsguy)