The history of Dale Hawerchuk in this city is well known, and while the NHL didn’t officially acknowledge the combined records of the Jets 1.0 and 2.0 franchises until this past summer, most folks in Winnipeg had been doing so for years.
That was also true of Mark Scheifele, the first-ever draft pick of the Jets 2.0 back in 2011, who had a special connection to Hawerchuk. The Jets legend mentored No. 55 during his time coaching him with the Barrie Colts.
Scheifele often spoke about his desire to catch Dale.
Heading into this season, it seemed inevitable that he would accomplish that goal, with a number of No. 10’s franchise records within reach.
In Thursday’s 8-3 win over the Stars, Scheifele tied Hawerchuk for top spot on the all-time franchise points list with 929. He also moved out of a tie with Hawerchuk and into sole possession of second place on the all-time assists list with 551, trailing only Thomas Steen (553).
Then came Saturday afternoon in Chicago.
Scheifele erupted for one goal and three assists in Winnipeg’s dramatic 5-4 shootout victory over the Blackhawks, moving into sole possession of first place in franchise history in both points (933) and assists (554). His goal also tied Hawerchuk for the most in franchise history with 379.
It was a historic afternoon for Scheifele and the Jets franchise, and one that certainly wasn’t lost on the family of the late Dale Hawerchuk.
Following the game, the Hawerchuk family shared this message for No. 55:
He also got the historic puck from Scott Arniel, who was a teammate of Dale’s from their Cornwall days in junior hockey as well as with the Jets of the 1980s.
“I’m so proud to give you this puck” ?? https://t.co/UlehhQ2CuL
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) November 15, 2026
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