First NHL season: 1979-80
Entered NHL following seven seasons in the World Hockey Association
Dormant 1996-99
Played in Atlanta as the Thrashers 1999-2011
Home arena: Canada Life Centre

Stanley Cups won: 0
Stanley Cup Final appearances: 0

The Jets were named for the city's Western Hockey League team of the same name, honoring the city's growing transportation industry.

Retired numbers
9 Bobby Hull
10 Dale Hawerchuck
25 Thomas Steen
27 Teppo Numminen