Selected by Jets in General Player Draft, February 12, 1972.
Winnipeg native Ab McDonald signed with the Jets in August 1972 and became the Jets' first captain. He spent two seasons with the Jets and was a respected leader during his time in a Jets uniform. He retired following the 1973-1974 season. McDonald made his NHL debut in the 1958 playoffs and he played for six different teams over the next 14 seasons in which he appeared in five All-Star games.
