How NHL Teams got their names

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If you ever wondered how NHL teams came up with their names, here is a link that explains every team (except the Jets).

www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2010/09/17/nhl_team_names/

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The Winnipeg Jets were named after the junior club "Winnipeg Jets", which played in the WCHL (now WHL) from 1967-72. Owner Ben Haskin was also a big New York Jets fan, and asked permission from the NY Jets to use the name.

There are rumors that Jets name may have also been by the signing of the star attraction, the "Golden Jet" Bobby Hull, but I am not sure if this is the case.