Winnipeg Jets sign Bryan Little to a one day contract

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Finnegan Frost
September 27, 2024 (10:05)

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Breaking news in the NHL as the Winnipeg Jets have announced they have signed Bryan Little to a one day contract.

As per the NHL, The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today that Bryan Little will sign a one-day contract with the team to officially retire from the NHL as a member of the Winnipeg Jets.

«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.»

Little, the Atlanta Thrashers' first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2006 NHL Draft, played all of his 843 NHL games as a member of the Thrashers/Jets organization and recorded 521 points (217G, 304A) and 293 penalty minutes. He ranks in the top-five in franchise history in games played (2nd: 843), goals (5th: 217), assists (3rd: 304), and points (4th: 521). Little also represented Canada internationally on several occasions, winning gold at the 2007 World Junior Championships.

Bryan Little was one of the original members of the Jets 2.0 when the merged back into the NHL in 2011. Bryan Little's career was unfortunately cut short, after taking a slap shot to the head by teammate Nikolaj Ehlers.

Nonetheless, it's great to see GM Kevin Cheveldayoff pay tribute to one of the all time great Winnipeg Jets legends.

source: NHL
Jets to celebrate Bryan Little