Blasts from the Past

A collection of noteworthy articles which will bring back memories of the past. Click any of the links below to bring up the article text.

• An interview with Anders Hedberg, as published in a 1977 edition of the Jet Stream.
• An interview with Peter and Dorothy Sullivan, as published in a 1977 edition of the Jet Stream.
• An interview with Jimmy Mann, as published in a 1979 edition of the Jet Stream.
• An article from the October 13, 1972 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press on the Jets' debut in New York.
• An article from the October 16, 1972 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press on the Jets' home opener.
• An article from the April 11, 1983 edition of the Jet Hot News.
• An article from the program for the Jets vs. New England Whalers game on October 21, 1977
• A 1984-85 season preview, as published in a 1984-85 game program.
• An article from 1984 on Barry Long, at the time, the Jets' coach.
• An article written about Dale Hawerchuk in 1984.
• An article from January 1973 about the early days of the Jets.
• An article from the 1979-80 media guide on the history of the Jets. (Note how no mention is made of Bobby Hull, nor who was responsible for the "European players who were leaving to take up residency in NHL cities." This article was obviously written either by or under the direct supervision of none other than John Ferguson.)
• AP article from October 2002 on the whereabouts of the Avco Cup.
• An article on the March 12, 1978 "Steve Durbano Night," where the Jets and Birmingham Bulls had their second bench clearing brawl of the season.
• An article from 1975 on the Hot Line, which appeared in a Jets game program.
• An article from May, 1976 on the possibility of the Jets replacing the Kansas City Scouts in the NHL.
• An article on Mike Ford, which appeared in a 1977 game program.
• An article on Jets history, as presented in a 1975 game program.
• An interview with Dale Hawerchuk early in the 1981-82 season which appeared in the Jet Stream.
• An article from a 1978 game program on Ted Green.
• An article from a 1977 game program on Dan Labraaten.
• An interview with Paul MacLean, as published in the January 22, 1982 edition of the Jet Stream.
• An article on the Jets media relations as published in the January 22, 1982 edition of the Jet Stream.