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Quiz about The Return of the Winnipeg Jets
Quiz about The Return of the Winnipeg Jets

The Return of the Winnipeg Jets Quiz


Fifteen years after losing their NHL team in 1996, the province of Manitoba experienced a rollercoaster ride of emotions as the return of an NHL franchise became a reality in the spring of 2011.

A multiple-choice quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
342,193
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. After many years of rumours and innuendo, it was finally announced on May 31st 2011 that the True North Sports and Entertainment group (TNSE) had come to an agreement on the purchase of an NHL franchise. Which team did they buy? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Immediately following the announcement of the franchise purchase, TNSE launched a season-ticket campaign on June 1st called 'Drive-to-13,000'. The first three days of the campaign were limited to former Manitoba Moose season ticket holders, who snapped up 7,158 tickets. At noon on June 4th, 2011 the general public were able to purchase season tickets. How long did it take for 13,000 to be reached? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On June 9th, 2011 TNSE announced the name of the General Manager of their new, as of yet unnamed team. Who was it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. With the impending arrival of a new NHL franchise, TNSE needed to find somewhere to move their AHL team, the Manitoba Moose. To which Canadian city was the franchise moved? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. On June 21st, 2011 the NHL Board of Governors had a meeting scheduled, and the question of the franchise sale to Winnipeg was on the agenda. They approved the sale and relocation unanimously.


Question 6 of 10
6. The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was held in Minneapolis on June 24th and 25th, 2011 and TNSE used the venue to officially dub the team as "The Winnipeg Jets", just before announcing the franchise's first pick. Earlier that day they also announced who the new head coach of the team was. Who was it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Once all the crazed reaction to the naming of the new Winnipeg Jets had died down, the choice for the Jets' first draft pick in 15 years was made: Mark Scheifele of the Barrie Colts. What was his overall rank in the draft? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Amidst all the hype surrounding the new Jets team, business still needed to be done. Players needed to be signed, a new logo needed to be designed, and many other details needed to be worked out before training camp could begin in September. What key player, the captain of the team, was signed to a five-year contract, announced on July 5th, 2011? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Friday the 22nd of July, 2011 saw the release of the long-awaited logo for the new Winnipeg Jets; a stylized air force roundel with a silver jet superimposed on a red maple leaf. The first opportunity to see the new Jets logo on a jersey in competition against another team came in early September at the Young Stars Tournament in Pencticton, B.C. What was the result of the Jets' first clash, against the San Jose Sharks prospects? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. With Winnipeg's dream come true, the Jets returned to the ice officially with their first pre-season matchup on September 20th, 2011, a pair of split-squad games against which Central Division team? Hint



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1. After many years of rumours and innuendo, it was finally announced on May 31st 2011 that the True North Sports and Entertainment group (TNSE) had come to an agreement on the purchase of an NHL franchise. Which team did they buy?

Answer: Atlanta Thrashers

Mark Chipman, chairman of the board for TNSE, made the announcement at Winnipeg's arena, the MTS Centre (built in 2004). Prior to the announcement regarding the Atlanta Thrashers, there had been much anticipation on the fate of the Phoenix Coyotes, who were the original Jets franchise that left Winnipeg in 1996.

In a last-minute bid, the city of Glendale, Arizona voted to maintain the hefty debt payment required to cover the team's losses and prevent the NHL (who own the team) from moving the franchise elsewhere.
2. Immediately following the announcement of the franchise purchase, TNSE launched a season-ticket campaign on June 1st called 'Drive-to-13,000'. The first three days of the campaign were limited to former Manitoba Moose season ticket holders, who snapped up 7,158 tickets. At noon on June 4th, 2011 the general public were able to purchase season tickets. How long did it take for 13,000 to be reached?

Answer: 2 minutes

According to TNSE, the electronic queue for the remaining 5,842 seats was filled in two minutes, and it then took an additional 15 minutes to actually process the transactions. After those 17 minutes had passed, it was officially announced that the 'Drive-to-13,000' campaign had succeeded. Following the successful completion of the drive, TNSE also took names (and deposits) for a season-ticket waiting list, which was capped at 8,000 names.

This list was filled inside of two hours.
3. On June 9th, 2011 TNSE announced the name of the General Manager of their new, as of yet unnamed team. Who was it?

Answer: Kevin Cheveldayoff

Kevin Cheveldayoff's career prior to being hired with Winnipeg's new NHL franchise included two years as the Assistant General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks (winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship). Prior to jumping up to the NHL level, Cheveldayoff spent a number of years helming the AHL's Chicago Wolves, as well as the Utah Grizzlies before that.

Cheveldayoff's link to Manitoba extends back to his playing days, when he started with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League.
4. With the impending arrival of a new NHL franchise, TNSE needed to find somewhere to move their AHL team, the Manitoba Moose. To which Canadian city was the franchise moved?

Answer: St. John's, Newfoundland

The announcement of the move was made on June 10th, with a promise that the team's new name would be announced in due time. It took until July 29th for the official announcement, and the St. John's IceCaps were officially born. Keith McCambridge, former Manitoba Moose Assistant Coach, was named the new head coach for the moved franchise on July 14th.

The IceCaps became the AHL affiliate of the Jets.
5. On June 21st, 2011 the NHL Board of Governors had a meeting scheduled, and the question of the franchise sale to Winnipeg was on the agenda. They approved the sale and relocation unanimously.

Answer: True

The NHL Board of Governors consists of the owners of every existing NHL team. In order for a transfer of ownership to be approved, there must be a 75% majority, while the vote to relocate a franchise only needs a simple majority. It ended up being a moot point as both votes were cast unanimously.

Had the Board of Governors voted against the sale or the move, then everything up to then would have been for nought, including the 'Drive-to-13,000' season ticket sales and any staff already hired.
6. The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was held in Minneapolis on June 24th and 25th, 2011 and TNSE used the venue to officially dub the team as "The Winnipeg Jets", just before announcing the franchise's first pick. Earlier that day they also announced who the new head coach of the team was. Who was it?

Answer: Claude Noel

Claude Noel had just spent the 2010-11 season as the head coach of the TNSE-owned Manitoba Moose, having taken over the reins from former Winnipeg Jet Scott Arniel. Noel came to Winnipeg from Columbus, where he had been an Assistant Coach for three years with the Blue Jackets, as well as interim head coach for the latter part of his third year.

Interestingly, Scott Arniel beat Noel out for the job of head coach of the Blue Jackets, while Noel took over Arniel's position in Winnipeg.
7. Once all the crazed reaction to the naming of the new Winnipeg Jets had died down, the choice for the Jets' first draft pick in 15 years was made: Mark Scheifele of the Barrie Colts. What was his overall rank in the draft?

Answer: 7th

Mark Scheifele's choice brought with it another Winnipeg Jet connection, as Scheifele skated with the Barrie Colts under former Winnipeg Jet great Dale Hawerchuck, who took over the reins as head coach for the 2010-11 season.

In all, the Winnipeg Jets made six other pics:
#67 - Adam Lowry (Swift Current, OHL)
#78 - Brennan Serville (Stouffville, OJHL)
#119 - Zachary Yuen (Tri-City, WHL)
#149 - Austen Brassard (Belleville, OHL)
#157 - Jason Kasdorf (Portage, MJHL)
#187 - Aaron Harstad (Green Bay, USHL)
8. Amidst all the hype surrounding the new Jets team, business still needed to be done. Players needed to be signed, a new logo needed to be designed, and many other details needed to be worked out before training camp could begin in September. What key player, the captain of the team, was signed to a five-year contract, announced on July 5th, 2011?

Answer: Andrew Ladd

The GM of the Jets made a number of signings over the summer, including restricted-free agent Zach Bogosian with less than a week to go before the opening day of training camp. At the start of training camp in mid-September, the Jets had managed to come to terms with all of their unsigned players.
9. Friday the 22nd of July, 2011 saw the release of the long-awaited logo for the new Winnipeg Jets; a stylized air force roundel with a silver jet superimposed on a red maple leaf. The first opportunity to see the new Jets logo on a jersey in competition against another team came in early September at the Young Stars Tournament in Pencticton, B.C. What was the result of the Jets' first clash, against the San Jose Sharks prospects?

Answer: 4-0 win

The team of young prospects was coached by St. John's IceCaps coach Keith McCambridge. Their record at the tournament, after three games against the San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks, was 2 wins and 1 loss. Every game was a shutout, 4-0, 0-2, and 2-0 respectively.

The team did not wear the official team jerseys, which had only been revealed a few days prior to the tournament. Rather, they were required to wear practice jerseys in order to compete.
10. With Winnipeg's dream come true, the Jets returned to the ice officially with their first pre-season matchup on September 20th, 2011, a pair of split-squad games against which Central Division team?

Answer: Columbus Blue Jackets

In total, the Winnipeg Jets scheduled seven pre-season games against the Columbus Blue Jackets (two split squad games), the Nashville Predators (home and away), the Carolina Hurricanes (home and away), and the Ottawa Senators (promotional game in Newfoundland).

The split-squad games with the Blue Jackets were also split in results. The Jets won at home by a 6-1 margin, while the Blue Jackets won in Columbus by a score of 5-1.
Source: Author reedy

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