The deal to purchase the Atlanta Thrashers and move them to Winnipeg became official when it was approved at the June 24 NHL Board of Governors meeting. It was subsequently followed by a crowd pleasing announcement that the team would officially be renamed the Winnipeg Jets.
The new owners of the team are coming up with a brand new logo and uniforms for the team. As for what division the Jets will play in, they will stay in the Southeast Division for now The NHL decided to table the realignment issues caused by the move until the end of the 2011-12 season.
The peeps in Winnipeg don't care. They are just counting the days until the NHL season starts.
I would love to be at the home opener in Winnipeg. The score doesn't matter but I just would love to absorb the energy the winnipeg fans will feel.
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