Portfolio: Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame
Steen, Thomas
Thomas Steen was born in Grums, Sweden, selected to the World Junior all-star team in 1979 he was drafted that same year in the fifth round by the Winnipeg Jets. He joined the NHL Jets during the 1981-82 season and scored his first goal on October 23, 1981 against netminder Tony Esposito as Winnipeg and...
Sjoberg, Lars-Eric
Born in Falun, Sweden, this defenceman played six seasons with the Jets in the WHA and NHL. In 1978 Lars-Eric Sjoberg was voted the outstanding defenceman in the WHA and named to the First All- Star Team. He won three Avco Cups with the Jets in 1976, `78 and `79. Nicknamed "The Little General", this...
Nilsson, Ulf
Born in Nynashamin, Sweden, this centreman was with the Winnipeg Jets for four WHA seasons. In 300 games he scored 140 goals, 344 assists, 484 points. He played on the "Hot Line" with Bobby Hull and Anders Hedberg and was a First All-Star twice. Ulf Nilsson also won two Avco Cups (1976 & `78). Injuries...
Hull, Bobby
Born in Pointe Anne, Ontario. In six WHA seasons with the Jets, this left winger played 411 games, scored 303 goals, 335 assists, 638 points. He was League MVP in 1973 & `75 and was twice named to First and Second All-Star teams. He won two Avco Cups (1976 & `78). The Jets retired his...
Hedberg, Anders
Born in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden, this right winger spent four seasons with the WHA Jets. He was named the 1975 WHA Rookie-of-the-Year. In 286 games he scored 236 goals, 222 as sists, 458 points. He was voted to the First All-Star Team three times and the Second All-Star Team once. He played on the "Hot Line"...
Hawerchuk, Dale
Born in Toronto, Ontario Dale played junior hockey with the Cornwall Royals as a centreman winning the Memorial Cup in 1980 and 1981. He was selected to the all-star team both years and won the George Parsons trophy (for most sportsmanlike player) in 1980. In 1981 he was the MVP and was voted Major Junior...
Carlyle, Randy
Born in Sudbury, Ontario, this defenceman played his junior hockey with the Sudbury Wolves before being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1976. After two seasons with the Leafs, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 1980-81 he won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman and was selected to the First...
