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NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announces the Heritage Classic between the Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers to be played Oct. 23 in Winnipeg. Jets Chairman Mark Chipman, Hockey Hall of Fame member Dale Hawerchuk and Oilers Entertainment Group Vice-Chairman Kevin Lowe were also in attendance.
Winnipeg hockey fans who have called upon True North to recognize the city’s rich hockey history since the NHL returned in 2011 will get their fix this October.
An alumni game featuring members of the Jets 1.0, from both the WHA and NHL, versus Edmonton Oilers of the same vintage, will take place on Oct.