Collection: Winnipeg Jets Hockey Cards

Winnipeg Jets hockey cards highlight franchise icons like Teemu Selanne and modern stars like Connor Hellebuyck, Kyle Connor, and Mark Scheifele. Selanne’s rookie cards remain timeless collector favorites, while Hellebuyck’s Young Guns card is a key target for modern collectors. Rookie cards for new stars and autographed editions of Jets players from Upper Deck, SP Authentic, and memorabilia patch collections are popular choices for both fans and investors.

The Winnipeg Jets, originally founded in 1972 in the WHA before joining the NHL in 1979, became known for offensive stars, loyal Canadian fans, and two separate eras of NHL hockey in Manitoba. The original Jets featured Hall of Famers Bobby Hull, whose signing gave the WHA instant credibility, Anders Hedberg, and Ulf Nilsson, leading Winnipeg to three Avco Cup championships before the WHA-NHL merger. In the NHL, stars like Dale Hawerchuk, the 1981 first-overall pick and franchise scoring leader, carried the Jets through the 1980s alongside Thomas Steen and goaltender Pokey Reddick, though playoff success was limited due to powerhouse rivals like Edmonton and Calgary. Financial struggles led to the franchise’s relocation to Arizona in 1996, but NHL hockey returned to Winnipeg in 2011 when the Atlanta Thrashers relocated and adopted the Jets name, reigniting one of the league’s most passionate fan bases. Modern Jets teams have featured stars like goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, the 2020 Vezina Trophy winner, captain Blake Wheeler, and sniper Patrik Laine, reaching the 2018 Western Conference Final before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights. Today’s core includes elite center Mark Scheifele, forward Kyle Connor, and Hellebuyck, aiming to return Winnipeg to playoff contention under new coaching and management. From the WHA glory years to modern NHL competitiveness, the Jets’ history blends offensive firepower, loyal fans, and the pursuit of the franchise’s first Stanley Cup championship.