Ending the 2007-08 season with 83 points, the Phoenix Coyotes placed fourth in the Pacific Division and missed the playoffs, but the news wasn’t all bad. The Coyotes were in the race for the playoffs until the last few weeks, and captain Shane Doan and goalie Ilya Bryzgalov demonstrated that they have what it takes to lead the Coyotes to success. Add in centre Olli Jokinen, a proven high scorer who has hit the 30-goal mark four times in the past five seasons, and things are looking up for the Coyotes in the 2008-09 season. What the team needs now is encouragement from fans, so if you want to help the Coyotes make it to the playoffs, get your tickets to Jobing.com Arena and cheer your heart out!

The Winnipeg Jets became charter members of the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1972. With former NHL superstar Bobby Hull as one of the team's coaches, the Jets advanced to the WHA Finals in their first season. They went on to win three WHA championships, in 1976, 1978, and 1979. Following the 1978-79 season, the Jets and three other WHA franchises joined the NHL.