That last home win.... #gojetsgo #1996

The memories are fuzzy. After all, it was 19 years ago. The date was April 21, 1996 and it was Game 3 of the Jets Detroit series. All I remember is noise and a sea of white. There is nothing like playoff hockey in Winnipeg and I was lucky enough to be at the very last home win of the Winnipeg Jets of old as they beat Detroit 4-1.

Okay, I remember a few other details. I remember at least two of the guys I was with, and I remember that it was impossible to even scream at each other and be heard while sitting side by side. I also remember getting a throat infection from screaming it raw during the game. Yeah, it was really all about the noise....

Tonight as the Jets 2.0 clinched their first playoff spot for our city since that series I decided to search a little bit and found some video of that game! It's just as crazy as I remember it....

Playoff hockey is back. I won't get to be in the crowd this time but I think the parties with friends around the TV will be just as fantastic as that final home win so many years ago. I really can't wait...