Winnipeg Jets face uncertainty due to dwindling attendance and owner comments about the team's future, despite a passionate fan base and a history of success in Canada's smallest NHL market.

By the Numbers
  • Population of Winnipeg: 758,000
  • Percentage of Jets games at 89.9% capacity this season
State of Play
  • Jets' season-ticket base reduced by 27% in three years
  • Lowest NHL attendance this season in Winnipeg: 13,490 fans
  • True North announced $500 million plan for community redevelopment
  • Gary Bettman confident in Winnipeg as a hockey market
What's Next

Winnipeg's ability to sustain an NHL team depends on reigniting fan passion and re-establishing a strong community-team relationship.

Bottom Line

Despite challenges, Winnipeg's NHL future hinges on engaging fan passion and strengthening the community's commitment to the team.