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Post by Shadowdancer on May 29, 2011 17:26:07 GMT -5
I know its been a long time since I last posted here , but at last I get to say
WINNIPEG IS BACK BABY...WOOOOOO!!!
Not to say that I have not been following this site, I always have. It was just that I really never had much to say that was not already being said. So saying, after a 15 year wait, I am going to do my damnedest to grab me a mini-pack of tickets. I may live 9 hours away, but I still have plenty of family in the 'Peg that can use the tickets I cannot. I will support the team as much as I can here in the wilds of Saskatoon (not that hard considering I'm also a Bombers fan in the midst of a sea of green and white).
A thank you to everyone on these forums whose opinions I have agreed,and disagreed, with (abit as a lurker) these last few years. Thanks to Darren Ford for keeping everyone updated as to what was happening regarding the return to the city of my birth, of a game I have always loved. I cried in '96 but I cant stop smiling now. I will continue to lurk here as long as the site is up, and I hope to see many of you whenever I am able to go to a NHL game in Winnipeg.
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Post by ~Jiffy~ on May 30, 2011 11:31:28 GMT -5
You know what the funny thing is, Bettman is saying "I have found some potential owners in Atlanta" and this isn't a done deal. Like WTF is he trying to prove here...
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Post by Hobble on May 31, 2011 9:27:54 GMT -5
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!!
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Post by Dcmac on May 31, 2011 9:49:28 GMT -5
My god it's actually happening, always wanted to hit 1000 posts on the day of the announcement. Time to have a good day!
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Post by cougar222 on May 31, 2011 12:44:44 GMT -5
First Winnipeg gets a team back, now my boys are in the Stanley Cup Finals. May 24, 2011 - I day I will NEVER forget!!! Same here. What an emotional week this has been (and it'll probably get more emotional very soon)! Yes it just did!!
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Post by ponchjets on May 31, 2011 13:42:55 GMT -5
Congrats Darren and thanks for all the hard work you have done on behalf of Winnipeg hockey fans. You were our spokesperson and led the charge with class, intelligence and integrity! I am proud that you are a citizen of this fine city, and look forward to seeing you at the games next year! Thanks again!
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Post by prariefire on May 31, 2011 13:45:46 GMT -5
Thank you Darren for creating this site Now we have to move on and support Quebec and their bid for NHL
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Post by gothstar on May 31, 2011 13:48:05 GMT -5
I'm too happy for words...I've been on the support for this for such a long time...from a Dallas Stars fan, you've always had an ally here. My Jets jersey is ready =]
HELLO AGAIN WINNIPEG!!
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Post by digs381 on May 31, 2011 13:56:32 GMT -5
Being a born and bread BC boy and proud Canadian, I sat and watched today as Winnipeg got their beloved NHL team back. I Have to tell all Manitobians that I am so, so proud and happy for all of you. It's been along time coming for you all and it could not happen to better people. Eventhough I have been raised the biggest Canucks fan in the world, and in my younger days with the rivalry the Jets and Canucks had, I truly hated the jets. But, this announcment today really pulled at my heart strings. You see, I married a proud Manitobian from Minnedosa 6 years ago and have many ties now to your wounderful province. We bring our children back to see their grand parrents and aunts and uncles often, and now I can't wait to bring my boys to an NHL game in Winnipeg this coming christmas time. I would like to say that on behalf of all hockey fans in the Province of British Columbia we are so so happy to have you back in the Show and I can't wait for the old rivalry to be reborn. GO Jets GO, and GO NUCKS GOOOOOOOOO. As a DIE HARD Canucks fan, this is our year for it all, Next Year its YOURS!!!
G Dighton
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Post by howcho on May 31, 2011 16:39:18 GMT -5
I had to join this site just to say Congratulations Winnipeg!! and Welcome Back!!!
Sure beats the hell out of Atlanta. I now have a second favorite hockey team, (lots of ex-hawks lol)
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Post by howcho on May 31, 2011 17:09:14 GMT -5
I have just been able to tune into coverage listening to 1290AM. I love the reaction of the Manitoba people; how much more obvious can it be to Bettman that hockey belongs in Canada. I don't think any US expansion franchises fans have ever reacted as Manitoba has today. Congrats again and leave Johnny Toews in Chicago!!!! He's ours. LOL
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Post by steevee on May 31, 2011 17:21:04 GMT -5
The Quebec people is very happy for Winnipeg and wish them a pretty good next saison Congradulation Winnipeg !! We hope to be the next to get a NHL team
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Post by sizzlak on May 31, 2011 18:03:12 GMT -5
DARREN THE DAY HAS COME...THEY'RE BAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
CONGRATS ON EVERYTHING! eIGHT YEARS AGO...JUNE1ST...i REMEMBER GETTING VERY EMOTIONAL AND SIGNED ON WITH A LETTER FULL OF PASSION... i WAS VERY TAKEN BY DAVID THOMSON'S COMMENTS....I DIDN'T KNOW HOW HE FELT ABOUT OUR WINNIPEG....I EMAILED MY COUSIN IN T.O. WHO IS DAVID THOMSON'S NEIGHBOUR TO TELL HER THE GREAT NEWS AND TOLD HER THAT IF I'D KNOWN 4 YRS AGO THAT THOMSON WAS GOING TO BE A BENEFACTOR TO OUR CAUSE, I WOULD HAVE THROWN A ROSE AND A THANKYOU IN ADVANCE NOTE AND WHIPPED IT OVER THE WALL OF HIS BEAUTIFUL ESTATE WHEN I VISITED TORONTO LAST! OH WHAT A DAY THIS IS...I'VE BEEN TO THE FORKS AND NOW FOR SOME CELEBRATION AT MY HOUSE...I MAY BE IN MY 6O'S BUT I CAN STILL PARTY...PLENTY OF GO JETS GO LEFT IN THIS OLDER CHICK! BLESS YOU MY BOY. OH, AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON JUNE 1ST!
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Post by Ric O. on May 31, 2011 18:04:33 GMT -5
I'm too happy for words...I've been on the support for this for such a long time...from a Dallas Stars fan, you've always had an ally here. My Jets jersey is ready =] HELLO AGAIN WINNIPEG!! That's my tag line...thanks buddy!!! WooHOOOO
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Post by mrconfusion87 on Jun 1, 2011 1:29:20 GMT -5
Finally, we here in ROTJ boards can rest easy now! OLEEEE! OLEEEE! OLEEE! OLEEE! OLEEEEEEE! OLEEEEEEEE! Congrats Manitobans! Looking forward to seeing the new team hit the ice on October! Thanks and cheers to DF for starting the whole movement and to team Chipman/Thomson for running with the ball all the way to the finish line! ;D
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Post by Dcmac on Jun 1, 2011 3:11:34 GMT -5
Looking through the Sun paper tonight, really awesome. It just hasn't hit home yet, but it was hard to keep my eyes dry reading through it all! Also noticed that snazzy Mission Accomplished ad by the way, looking good. Time to party Jetsowner, I think we deserve it after this ride.
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Post by roosta604 on Jun 1, 2011 4:06:29 GMT -5
What a day, the long wait is over...I have been up for hours researching the team
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Post by tp2005 on Jun 1, 2011 10:13:00 GMT -5
There is something about this image that is just so......complete!
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Post by Guardian on Jun 1, 2011 13:09:17 GMT -5
There is something about this image that is just so......complete! Almost, were just missing a team in Quebec City.
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Post by tp2005 on Jun 1, 2011 15:58:41 GMT -5
There is something about this image that is just so......complete! Almost, were just missing a team in Quebec City. True, but I'm talking more about that giant gap between Calgary and Toronto. Up until yesterday Canada was a puzzle missing its biggest piece.
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