Before and After #1: Winnipeg Jets > Phoenix Coyotes

After nearly a quarter century in Manitoba and stints in two leagues, the Winnipeg Jets flew off to the Southwest United States in 1996.

The Jets commemorated their final Canadian season in several ways, one of which was their program design. Here’s a 1995-96 game program cover featuring three players from the franchise’s post-WHA period — Bengt Lundholm, Serge Savard, and Russell Romaniuk.

1995-96 Winnipeg Jets program

Here is the media guide from the franchise’s first year in Arizona, when they became the Phoenix Coyotes.

1996-97 Phoenix Coyotes media guide