Jets arrive at 2026 Heritage Classic in 'Top Gun' style bomber jackets

Winnipeg keeps with tradition of theme outfits for outdoor games

Jets bomber jackets heritage

© Shawn Roarke/NHL.com

By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

The Winnipeg Jets felt the need -- the need for speed.

Jets players arrived at the 2026 Tim Hortons Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg wearing ultra cool bomber jackets and aviator shades on Sunday.

They walked into the outdoor game, set for puck drop at 7 p.m. ET (TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX), channeling their best "Top Gun" look, complete with white T-shirt and blue jeans.

The bomber jackets had patches on the front and arms. The front featured pilot wings with a nameplate and a Jets logo on the right side with the Heritage Classic logo.

There's been a longstanding tradition of themed outfits for NHL outdoor games, and the Jets definitely didn't disappoint Sunday.

In jackets like that, they can be our wingmen anytime.

Latest News

Reimer signs one-year contract with Rangers, returns to NHL at age 38

Nikishin, Hurricanes end stalemate with one-year contract

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

Canadiens arrive at 2026 Heritage Classic dressed as brewery workers

NHL Status Report: McCann out 10 weeks for Kraken

NHL Foundation, Hockey in New Jersey host girls youth hockey clinic

NHL On Tap: Jets host Canadiens in Heritage Classic after Hellebuyck trade

Sabres’ early struggles continue, have ‘got to remember it’s 60 minutes’

Farabee has three points, Flames defeat Red Wings for third straight win

Coleman scores twice for Wild in win against Kraken

Kucherov becomes Lightning’s all-time points leader in OT loss to Mammoth

Canadiens focused on ‘collective game’ without Suzuki for Heritage Classic

Jets, Canadiens to face off in Heritage Classic seeking ‘important two points’

Hughes unsure of how he’ll be received in first trip to Vancouver with Wild

Heritage Classic blog: Jake Evans

Jets get ‘relief’ with Hellebuyck trade, begin new era at Heritage Classic

NHL picks, props, daily fantasy projections

Sutter’s son performs ceremonial puck drop during Flames 2004 team celebration