Save The Thrashers?

Back in 96 I garnished wages to support the “Save The Jet’s” campaign and attended the rally’s on Portage and main. Ponch and I attended the last regular season game at the “Old Barn” and nearly cried in the stands as they took an extra couple of laps to say goodbye to the fans. A piece of me left with that team.

When I first heard that the Jets were coming back I was as pumped as the next guy. I wanted to believe so bad that I bit onto every rumor like a steak at 529′s. I had a few friends tell me that “it could never happen” and now on the verge of obtaining the Atlanta Thrashers…I realize just how right they were.

NEWS FLASH: for all you streakers out on Portage and Main…the Jets aren’t coming back, it’s the Thrashers. They have no affiliation to Winnipeg, or the Jet’s, or Van Halen’s “Jump”. Most of them don’t even want to come here. The only time I could ever feel comfortable wearing my Jet’s jersey to see the Thrashers will be when the Coyotes are visiting.

I don’t mean to rant but whoever made this logo should be shot. What do birds with hockey sticks have to do with the Jets? It’s awful.

I am excited to see some NHL action next season though. I hope all the 16 year olds who were partying on Portage and Main have some high paying jobs after school so they can buy some season tickets. That way at least I can go and see a Canucks game here and there for $200. At least I might recognize a couple old Moose players!

I am not slagging the Thrashers at all, I know they have a lot of potential and building to do. I will support and cheer for them because they will represent Winnipeg. What I won’t do is call them the Jets.