Already in and around the city of Winnipeg ahead of the scheduled October 22nd NHL Heritage Classic Alumni Game, members of the Winnipeg Jets "classics," are heavily anticipating the reunion game between themselves and their old nemesis of the 80s (and for some older members of the Jets alumni; even the 70s of the WHA) the Edmonton Oilers.
Doing different appearances around southern Manitoba for some of the many True North-led charities (with Mick E. Moose in tow) such past Winnipeg Jets players such as Morris Lukowich, Laurie Boschman, Jim Kyte and Kris King, as well as team captain Dale Hawerchuck, have been in town for over a week to take in some early festivities, re-acquaint themselves with their old teammates as well as the city.
Some 75 invitations went out to former Jets players, coaches and other dignitaries. 50 were accepted. So you can be sure the Jets of old are hankering to get at those Oilers one last time. Some may even forget it's an exhibition.
Lukowich himself says he's thrilled for he opportunity.
I'm really looking forward to both games. The "real" game on Sunday will be instense and exciting. But the nostalgic promises of the alumni game on Saturday has some real emotional bearing for a lot of people. For the Jets 1.0 classics to emerge victorious, Selanne's the key. You see he's a little younger than most of the Oilers. Maybe he can use that dominant speed to tap in a couple and be our ace-in-the-hole.
