The return of the NHL to Winnipeg in 2011 marked a significant moment for the city's hockey fans, who had endured heartbreak when the original Jets left for Arizona. Players Cody Glass and Owen Pickering, both from the Winnipeg area, reflect on their childhood experiences with the Jets and the impact of the team's return on their lives.

Glass recalls skipping school to celebrate the Jets' return, highlighting the deep connection his family had with hockey. Pickering, who grew up nearby, shares his memories of watching the Manitoba Moose and the excitement surrounding the Jets' revival. Both players now find themselves in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, where they maintain a friendly rivalry, with Pickering teasing Glass about his summer away from Winnipeg.