NHL team returning to Winnipeg after 15 years

By News Staff

Posted May 31, 2011 01:55:21 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Canada is getting its seventh NHL team; True North Sports says Atlanta Thrashers are moving to Winnipeg.

Sportsnet Radio reporter Dan Dunleavy tweeted from Winnipeg. Read his tweets below:

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