Beloved Jets legend Bryan Little to sign one final contract in Winnipeg for retirement
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Former Winnipeg Jets legend Bryan Little has agreed to sign one final contract with the team for one day so that he may retire as a Jet.
The Winnipeg Jets announced that Bryan Little will retire officially from the NHL as a Jet and will finish his career with the team.
«It's a great honour that I can retire as a member of the Winnipeg Jets and end my playing career with the organization where I was drafted and played my entire NHL career,» said Little. «I had the privilege to play in Winnipeg and in front of the amazing fans for nine seasons, so I'm grateful for the opportunity to thank the Jets, their fans and the city of Winnipeg. It will truly be a full circle moment for my family and I to celebrate my retirement in the building where I have so many special memories.»
A first-round draft pick, 12th overall, by the Atlanta Thrashers back in 2006, Little spent all 843 of his NHL games within the Thrashers/Jets franchise, notching 521 points between 217 goals and 304 assists, while posting 293 penalty minutes. He is a top-five franchise leader in several categories: second in games played with 843, fifth in goals with 217, third in assists with 304, and fourth in points with 521. On the international stage, Little proudly represented Canada, winning gold at the 2007 World Junior Championships.
«Bryan Little is a crucial part of the history of this franchise and was a key contributor to the Winnipeg Jets throughout his time in the NHL,» said Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. «He was a humble, hardworking player that cared about his teammates and was a quiet, but important leader in the dressing room. Bryan demonstrated tremendous professionalism throughout his time here and it is a true shame that his career was cut short due to injury. I'm very excited that True North Sports + Entertainment, the Winnipeg Jets, and Jets fans everywhere will have the opportunity to celebrate Bryan and his family this season.»
Since arriving from Atlanta, Bryan Little has appeared in the first 27 playoff games for the Jets, registering 12 points, with four goals and eight assists, and two penalty minutes. He was a two-time recipient of the Dan Snyder Memorial Award, presented to the player who best embodies perseverance, hard work, and dedication for the success of his teammates, often without recognition.
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27 SEPTEMBRE | 73 ANSWERS Beloved Jets legend Bryan Little to sign one final contract in Winnipeg for retirement Are you happy that Bryan Little will retire as a Winnipeg Jet? | ||
| Yes | 72 | 98.6 % |
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