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NHL Fans: Winnipeg Jets

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The Resume

    (1972-1996)
    (2011- )
    Cheer for the Winnipeg Jets
    Cheered for the original and reborn versions of the franchise
    Attended home games at the Winnipeg Arena (1972-96) and the MTS Centre (2011- )
    Capacity: 15,004

Why he might be annoying:

    They don't seem to care that their original franchise had a mediocre history and they inherited a pitiful franchise in the Atlanta Thrashers.
    They got excited at the prospects of failing franchises potentially moving to their city, only to get their hopes quashed when they found out the rumors were only leverage threats.
    They watched their original franchise fail to reach the second round of the playoffs nearly every year they made a playoff berth.
    They don't seem to mind the fact their franchises are mediocre and inconsistent.
    They watched their teams lose their first games at the NHL level.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Despite the fact Winnipeg is the smallest market to host an NHL franchise, they have a loud, proud and dedicated fanbase, something that both Atlanta and Phoenix could never replicate.
    They watched their team win three Avco Cups and become a World Hockey Association powerhouse.
    When the original franchise was on the verge of serious financial trouble, many fans pooled their money together and attempted to purchase the team.
    They never gave up hope that the National Hockey League would return to their city, whether it was an expansion franchise or a relocated one.
    They successfully lobbied Mark Chipman, the chairman of the True North Sports & Entertainment group, to reuse the Jets name when he purchased the Thrashers.
    When True North announced the purchase of the Thrashers, the fanbase responded by selling out the 'Drive to 13,000' for season tickets in less then 15 minutes.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 63 Votes: 77.78% Annoying