Source Confirms Winnipeg Jets Hosting Heritage Classic vs. Montreal Canadiens

Key Highlights

• Friedman did not expand further but said, “looks like there’s going to be one next year and the whispers from out west is that Winnipeg is going to be a serious contender to host it.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSince then, Winnipeg has consistently appeared as the expected host city, though no official announcement has been made, and the opposing team remains unconfirmed.
• Recent unverified reports point to the Montreal Canadiens as the likely opponent for the Jets, but neither the NHL nor either club has commented on the speculation. If selected, Princess Auto Field, the home stadium of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, would be the venue.
• The stadium previously hosted the 2016 Heritage Classic when the Jets met the Edmonton Oilers.
• Winnipeg lost that game 3-0, with Edmonton led by a young Connor McDavid who recorded an assist. The Jets last appeared in a Heritage Classic in 2019 in Regina, where they defeated the Calgary Flames in overtime at Mosaic Stadium.
• That win evened Winnipeg’s outdoor game record at one victory and one loss. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWinnipeg’s history of hosting large events and its strong fan base have kept the city in regular consideration for NHL outdoor games.