I would pick Winnipeg for 3 reasons.

1. Who would not want to have John Mcbride in there net. I think he is one of the greatest goalies in SHL history

2. Always a play off contender. I can' think of one year (I cam season 7 in NWJHL and S8 in SHL) that the jets did not make it into the play offs. That is something in a team that makes them better then others.

3. I think they are better then the chiefs in my perspective

If I had the opportunity to buy either the Jets or the Chiefs I would personally choose the Chiefs as I feel it would be a more profitable venture.

Location: Minnesota can be considered the hockey capital of the U.S. While I am a Canadian and love a team in a Canadian market…. There is just not a lot in Winnipeg and Minnesota is a bigger city to attract a bigger fan base.

The Players: While both teams have their share of stars. The depth of players the Chiefs possess is just insane. Reggie Williams, Charlie Chiclets, Brandon Sawyer, Niclas Wastlund, Nick Fisher and many others.

Local Competition: Having two teams in the same area called the Winnipeg Jets could be quite problematic and lead to segregation of fan bases.

Sig Credits: Gorlab and Kylrad

I would buy the Chiefs because I can see there talent being put to work on the ice every night, They can face anybody without an issue they are a sound team with a winning history and a huge fanbase that would be worth the investment and would bring in good revenue and growth.

I would buy the jets, but it isn't for reasons unknown. I have so many good friends on taht club, and they're outstanding. Also, it would be a good move, because we could become the Los Angeles JetPanthers, and we will rule the league supreme. All joking aside, they're one of the most historic franchises in recent SHL history, and Leafs is one of the best GM's to ever set foot in this league.

Having created the Forbes value rankings, there is a reason Winnipeg was rated higher and this is why I am choosing them. While the price tag is much higher, the opportunity cost of this selection will dwindle quicker than that in Minnesota. This team is primed for competition at all times with recognizable faces throughout the history of the SHL, with victories in multiple years to help them grow into one of the best known brands of the SHL.

Personally this selection is valid due simply to the fact that in order to buy a team they must be a wise financial opportunity. In the city of Winnipeg, the fan bases growth has contributed to higher sales in team merchandise, concessions, and ticket sales. The highest selling point is that which, though involving it, does not involve the box office. That would be the value of a season ticket sale. While Minnesota is a strong market, it is not a notable area of business, and in Winnipeg you are much more likely to contribute to your sales through heavy season-ticket advertising.

Finally, the Jets are simply a stronger selection due to the severity of the argument in favor of history. Teams with a higher standing are likely to have established an older fan base that have begun to pass their fanhood on to their next generation. The Jets longevity in the league along with the enhancement of the brand due to increased success year in and year out has led this team to be the wisest investment based solely on the idea of business.

An old man's dream ended. A young man's vision of the future opened wide. Young men have visions, old men have dreams. But the place for old men to dream is beside the fire.

 

Thanks to Jackson, Copenhagen, and Harry Hans!

#29 Jakub Aittokallio || G || Edmonton Blizzard || 1,700 TPE
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Name: Jakub Aittokallio
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 217 lbs
Number: 29
Birthplace: Tampere, Finland
Birthday: January 20, 1994
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NWJHL Career Statistics
S12 DET: GP: 15 || W: 5 || L: 8 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .902 || GAA: 2.97 || SO: 1 || SA: 429
S13 STL: GP: 40 || W: 14 || L: 21 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .896 || GAA: 3.26 || SO: 1 || SA: 1201
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SHL Career Statistics
S14 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 22 || L: 18 || OTL: 4 || SV%: .895 || GAA: 2.68 || SO: 1 || GA: 119 || SA: 1128 || MP: 2663
S15 EDM: GP: 40 || W: 32 || L: 5 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .925 || GAA: 1.87 || SO: 3 || GA: 76 || SA: 1013 || MP: 2441
S16 EDM: GP: 45 || W: 19 || L: 17 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.54 || SO: 3 || GA: 114 || SA: 1063 || MP: 2691
S17 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 25 || L: 17 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .898 || GAA: 2.37 || SO: 2 || GA: 105 || SA: 1025 || MP: 2658
S18 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 31 || L: 8 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.12 || SO: 5 || GA: 95 || SA: 1086 || MP: 2693
S19 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 20 || L: 16 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.15 || SO: 4 || GA: 96 || SA: 1104 || MP: 2679
S20 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 22 || L: 21 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .900 || GAA: 2.55 || SO: 5 || GA: 113 || SA: 1133 || MP: 2655
S21 EDM: GP: 46 || W: 24 || L: 16 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .906 || GAA: 2.52 || SO: 5 || GA: 117 || SA: 1242 || MP: 2791
S22 EDM: GP: 46 || W: 24 || L: 19 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .898 || GAA: 2.52 || SO: 4 || GA: 117 || SA: 1145 || MP: 2789
S23 EDM: GP: 46 || W: 26 || L: 14 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .902 || GAA: 2.50 || SO: 3 || GA: 117 || SA: 1190 || MP: 2810
S24 EDM: GP: 47 || W: 21 || L: 22 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .889 || GAA: 2.83 || SO: 2 || GA: 133 || SA: 1197 || MP: 2821
S25 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 27 || L: 15 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.40 || SO: 2 || GA: 107 || SA: 1151 || MP: 2674
S26 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 20 || L: 16 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .905 || GAA: 2.60 || SO: 3 || GA: 116 || SA: 1220 || MP: 2680
S27 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 32 || L: 10 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.33 || SO: 1 || GA: 104 || SA: 1189 || MP: 2674
S28 EDM: GP: 40 || W: 23 || L: 14 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .915 || GAA: 2.39 || SO: 3 || GA: 96 || SA: 1129 || MP: 2414
S29 EDM: GP: 38 || W: 29 || L: 8 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .915 || GAA: 2.24 || SO: 7 || GA: 86 || SA: 1007 || MP: 2300
S30 EDM: GP: 9 || W: 5 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.76 || SO: 0 || GA: 25 || SA: 258 || MP: 544
CAREER: GP: 709 || W: 402 || L: 240 || OTL: 65 || SV%: .905 || GAA: 2.42 || SO: 53 || GA: 1,735 || SA: 18,280 || MP: 42,977
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SHL Playoff Statistics
S15 EDM: GP: 19 || W: 12 || L: 4 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .924 || GAA: 1.90 || SO: 3 || GA: 38 || SA: 499 || MP: 1198
S16 EDM: GP: 18 || W: 12 || L: 6 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .914 || GAA: 2.17 || SO: 2 || GA: 39 || SA: 451 || MP: 1078
S17 EDM: GP: 7 || W: 3 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.58 || SO: 0 || GA: 18 || SA: 194 || MP: 418
S18 EDM: GP: 11 || W: 7 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.24 || SO: 2 || GA: 25 || SA: 270 || MP: 670
S21 EDM: GP: 7 || W: 3 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .937 || GAA: 1.81 || SO: 1 || GA: 13 || SA: 205 || MP: 432
S22 EDM: GP: 12 || W: 7 || L: 3 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .919 || GAA: 2.08 || SO: 1 || GA: 26 || SA: 321 || MP: 750
S23 EDM: GP: 20 || W: 10 || L: 10 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.65 || SO: 2 || GA: 53 || SA: 567 || MP: 1201
S25 EDM: GP: 5 || W: 1 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .865 || GAA: 3.60 || SO: 1 || GA: 18 || SA: 133 || MP: 300
S27 EDM: GP: 6 || W: 2 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .829 || GAA: 4.17 || SO: 0 || GA: 25 || SA: 146 || MP: 360
S28 EDM: GP: 17 || W: 12 || L: 2 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .927 || GAA: 2.08 || SO: 1 || GA: 39 || SA: 536 || MP: 1123
S29 EDM: GP: 13 || W: 7 || L: 5 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .908 || GAA: 2.76 || SO: 0 || GA: 36 || SA: 391 || MP: 784
S30 EDM: GP: 1 || W: 0 || L: 1 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .861 || GAA: 5.00 || SO: 0 || GA: 5 || SA: 36 || MP: 60
CAREER: GP: 136 || W: 76 || L: 50 || OTL: 10 || SV%: .911 || GAA: 2.40 || SO: 13 || GA: 335 || SA: 3,749 || MP: 8,375
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IHF Statistics
S15 FIN: GP: 6 || W: 2 || L: 2 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .910 || GAA: 2.62 || SO: 0 || GA: 15 || SA: 166 || MP: 343
S18 FIN: GP: 9 || W: 5 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .928 || GAA: 1.66 || SO: 3 || GA: 14 || SA: 196 || MP: 504
S19 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 5 || L: 5 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .901 || GAA: 2.68 || SO: 0 || GA: 30 || SA: 304 || MP: 670
S20 FIN: GP: 8 || W: 5 || L: 2 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .940 || GAA: 1.63 || SO: 2 || GA: 13 || SA: 215 || MP: 479
S21 FIN: GP: 24 || W: 18 || L: 4 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .908 || GAA: 2.43 || SO: 1 || GA: 59 || SA: 640 || MP: 1459
S22 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 6 || L: 3 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .926 || GAA: 2.04|| SO: 0 || GA: 23 || SA: 309 || MP: 675
S23 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 7 || L: 3 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.23 || SO: 4 || GA: 28 || SA: 322 || MP: 755
S24 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 8 || L: 4 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .899 || GAA: 2.53 || SO: 0 || GA: 31 || SA: 308 || MP: 735
S25 FIN: GP: 10 || W: 5 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.64 || SO: 0 || GA: 24 || SA: 247 || MP: 546
S26 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 5 || L: 5 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .856 || GAA: 3.63 || SO: 0 || GA: 32 || SA: 222 || MP: 528
S27 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 6 || L: 5 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .926 || GAA: 1.80 || SO: 1 || GA: 20 || SA: 270 || MP: 665
S28 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 5 || L: 3 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .925 || GAA: 2.12 || SO: 0 || GA: 29 || SA: 387 || MP: 821
S30 FIN: GP: 12 || W: 10 || L: 2 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .928 || GAA: 2.25 || SO: 1 || GA: 27 || SA: 375 || MP: 720
CAREER: GP: 152 || W: 87 || L: 45 || OTL: 16 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.32 || SO: 12 || GA: 345 || SA: 3,961 || MP: 8,900
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Accomplishments:
Drafted 8th overall in S13 SHL Entry Draft
SHL Debut: July 10, 2013 @ Las Vegas Kings (6-4 Loss)
First Career Shutout, July 22, 2013 @ Las Vegas Kings (1-0)
Led league in SV%, GAA, and Wins in S15
Won first playoff series vs. WIN in 7 on 11/6/13
Won Challenge Cup 4-1 vs. WKP
Won Challenge Cup 4-2 vs. TOR
Won Silver Medal as GM of Finland, S14
League Goaltender TPE Leader, 4/20/14
Edmonton Franchise Record Holder for Games Played and Wins (S18)
League Record for Consecutive Shutout Minutes (189:12)
Edmonton Franchise Record Holder for Shutouts (S19)
League Record for Wins, Losses, Shutouts, Games Played, Minutes Played both Regular Season and Playoffs
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Awards:
Three-time Challenge Cup Champion (S15, S16, S28)
Gold Medalist (S30) (First Ever in Finland)
Three-time Silver Medalist (S14, S15, S24)
Three-Time Bronze Medalist (S18, S21, S28)
S15 John McBride Trophy for Best Goaltender
S15 Mike Honcho Trophy for Fewest Goals Against
S15 Anton Razov Trophy for Playoff MVP
S15 Ron Mexico Trophy for Regular Season MVP, first goaltender to win this trophy
Two-Time IIHF Best Goaltender (S22, S30)
All-SHL West First Team (S27)
Two-Time All-SHL Second Team (S18, S19)

#31 Jason Aittokallio || G || Manhattan Rage || 1387 TPE
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Name: Jason Aittokallio
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 221 lbs
Number: 31
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Birthday: S14
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SMJHL Career Statistics
S30 KEL: GP: 46 || W: 31 || L: 11 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .886 || GAA: 2.62 || SO: 1 || GA: 114 || SA: 996 || MP: 2614
S31 KEL: GP: 45 || W: 29 || L: 10 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.12 || SO: 4 || GA: 93 || SA: 958 || MP: 2638
CAREER: GP: 91 || W: 60 || L: 21 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .894 || GAA: 2.36 || SO: 5 || GA: 207 || SA: 1954 || MP: 5252
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SMJHL Playoff Statistics
S30 KEL: GP: 10 || W: 4 || L: 4 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .880 || GAA: 2.50 || SO: 0 || GA: 29 || SA: 241 || MP: 695
S31 KEL: GP: 16 || W: 12 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .921 || GAA: 1.90 || SO: 3 || GA: 32 || SA: 403 || MP: 1,009
CAREER: GP: 26 || W: 16 || L: 7 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .905 || GAA: 2.15 || SO: 3 || GA: 61 || SA: 644 || MP: 1,704
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SHL Career Statistics
S31 MAN: GP: 3 || W: 0 || L: 3 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .870 || GAA: 4.03 || SO: 0 || GA: 12 || SA: 92 || MP: 179
S32 MAN: GP: 42 || W: 25 || L: 11 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .904 || GAA: 2.76 || SO: 2 || GA: 117 || SA: 1214 || MP: 2546
S33 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 18 || L: 20 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .894 || GAA: 3.10 || SO: 1 || GA: 138 || SA: 1302 || MP: 2668
S34 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 24 || L: 18 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .897 || GAA: 3.19 || SO: 1 || GA: 142 || SA: 1380 || MP: 2667
S35 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 21 || L: 17 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .902 || GAA: 3.07 || SO: 4 || GA: 137 || SA: 1393 || MP: 2676
S36 MAN: GP: 41 || W: 21 || L: 18 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .911 || GAA: 2.98 || SO: 2 || GA: 123 || SA: 1378 || MP: 2478
S37 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 20 || L: 21 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .915 || GAA: 2.73 || SO: 1 || GA: 121 || SA: 1428 || MP: 2660
S38 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 24 || L: 16 || OTL: 4 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 3.00 || SO: 3 || GA: 133 || SA: 1429 || MP: 2664
S39 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 18 || L: 25 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 3.20 || SO: 2 || GA: 141 || SA: 1512 || MP: 2664
S40 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 22 || L: 17 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .920 || GAA: 2.59 || SO: 2 || GA: 115 || SA: 1433 || MP: 2669
S41 MAN: GP: 35 || W: 15 || L: 19 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .916 || GAA: 2.99 || SO: 3 || GA: 105 || SA: 1257 || MP: 2106
CAREER: GP: 429 || W: 208 || L: 185 || OTL: 36 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.96 || SO: 21 || GA: 1,284 || SA: 13,818 || MP: 25,977
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SHL Playoff Statistics
S32 MAN: GP: 15 || W: 9 || L: 4 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .916 || GAA: 2.75 || SO: 0 || GA: 45 || SA: 545 || MP: 1004
S34 MAN: GP: 14 || W: 12 || L: 0 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .911 || GAA: 2.43 || SO: 1 || GA: 37 || SA: 415 || MP: 915
S38 MAN: GP: 20 || W: 12 || L: 6 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .934 || GAA: 2.24 || SO: 3 || GA: 46 || SA: 699 || MP: 1232
CAREER: GP: 49 || W: 33 || L: 10 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .923 || GAA: 2.44 || SO: 4 || GA: 128 || SA: 1659 || MP: 3151
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IHF Statistics
S31 FIN: GP: 1 || W: 0 || L: 0 || OTL: 0 || SV%: 1.000 || GAA: 0.00 || SO: 0 || GA: 0 || SA: 6 || MP: 15
S33 FIN: GP: 6 || W: 1 || L: 1 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .934 || GAA: 2.18 || SO: 0 || GA: 12 || SA: 181 || MP: 330
S34 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 6 || L: 5 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .904 || GAA: 3.04 || SO: 0 || GA: 32 || SA: 333 || MP: 632
S35 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 7 || L: 2 || OTL: 4 || SV%: .906 || GAA: 2.90 || SO: 0 || GA: 37 || SA: 392 || MP: 766
S36 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 6 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .901 || GAA: 3.10 || SO: 1 || GA: 34 || SA: 344 || MP: 658
S37 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 11 || L: 2 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.73 || SO: 1 || GA: 35 || SA: 362 || MP: 769
CAREER: GP: 57 || W: 31 || L: 13 || OTL: 7 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.84 || SO: 2 || GA: 150 || SA: 1618 || MP: 3,170
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Accomplishments:
Drafted 5th Overall in S31 Entry Draft by Manhattan Rage
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Awards:
S31 Four Star Cup Champion - Kelowna
S34 Challenge Cup Champion - Manhattan
S35 Bronze Medal - Finland
S37 Gold Medal - Finland
S38 Challenge Cup Champion - Manhattan

#13 Jax Aittokallio || C || Manhattan Rage || 1916 TPE
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Name: Jax Aittokallio
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 208 lbs
Number: 13
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Birthday: S25
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SMJHL Career Statistics
S42 ANC: GP: 50 || G: 7 || A: 15 || P: 22 || HIT: 25 || SB: 4 || SHT: 105 || SHT%: 6.67
S43 ANC/STL: GP: 51 || G: 14 || A: 20 || P: 34 || HIT: 41 || SB: 8 || SHT: 122 || SHT%: 11.48
CAREER: GP: 101 || G: 21 || A: 35 || P: 56 || HIT: 66 || SB: 12 || SHT: 227 || SHT%: 9.25
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SMJHL Playoff Statistics
S42 ANC: GP: 9 || G: 1 || A: 3 || P: 4 || HIT: 8 || SB: 0 || SHT: 16 || SHT%: 6.25
S43 STL: GP: 12 || G: 2 || A: 4 || P: 6 || HIT: 9 || SB: 3 || SHT: 26 || SHT%: 7.69
CAREER: GP: 21 || G: 3 || A: 7 || P: 10 || HIT: 17 || SB: 3 || SHT: 42 || SHT%: 7.14
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SHL Career Statistics
S44 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 15 || A: 18 || P: 33 || HIT: 48 || SB: 11 || SHT: 120 || SHT%: 12.50
S45 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 11 || A: 15 || P: 26 || HIT: 28 || SB: 5 || SHT: 111 || SHT%: 9.91
S46 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 21 || A: 22 || P: 43 || HIT: 27 || SB: 12 || SHT: 166 || SHT%: 12.65
S47 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 15 || A: 18 || P: 33 || HIT: 23 || SB: 11 || SHT: 155 || SHT%: 9.68
S48 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 22 || P: 36 || HIT: 63 || SB: 16 || SHT: 151 || SHT%: 9.27
S49 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 21 || A: 27 || P: 48 || HIT: 21 || SB: 8 || SHT: 164 || SHT%: 12.80
S50 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 17 || A: 20 || P: 37 || HIT: 9 || SB: 11 || SHT: 156 || SHT%: 10.90
S51 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 17 || A: 24 || P: 41 || HIT: 8 || SB: 13 || SHT: 170 || SHT%: 10.00
S52 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 21 || A: 15 || P: 36 || HIT: 5 || SB: 8 || SHT: 166 || SHT%: 12.65
S53 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 20 || A: 23 || P: 43 || HIT: 31 || SB: 53 || SHT: 196 || SHT%: 10.20
S54 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 13 || A: 38 || P: 51 || HIT: 29 || SB: 42 || SHT: 157 || SHT%: 8.28
S55 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 24 || P: 38 || HIT: 33 || SB: 29 || SHT: 157 || SHT%: 8.92
S56 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 19 || A: 31 || P: 50 || HIT: 39 || SB: 36 || SHT: 160 || SHT%: 11.88
CAREER: GP: 650 || G: 218 || A: 297 || P: 515 || HIT: 364 || SB: 248 || SHT: 2029 || SHT%: 10.74
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SHL Playoff Statistics
S46 MAN: GP: 12 || G: 6 || A: 6 || P: 12 || HIT: 8 || SB: 6 || SHT: 48 || SHT%: 12.50
S47 MAN: GP: 5 || G: 1 || A: 1 || P: 2 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 17 || SHT%: 5.88
S49 MAN: GP: 11 || G: 4 || A: 4 || P: 8 || HIT: 6 || SB: 1 || SHT: 27 || SHT%: 14.81
S50 MAN: GP: 6 || G: 2 || A: 2 || P: 4 || HIT: 1 || SB: 2 || SHT: 31 || SHT%: 6.45
S51 MAN: GP: 12 || G: 3 || A: 7 || P: 10 || HIT: 1 || SB: 5 || SHT: 55 || SHT%: 5.45
S52 MAN: GP: 19 || G: 6 || A: 5 || P: 11 || HIT: 10 || SB: 4 || SHT: 61 || SHT%: 9.84
S53 MAN: GP: 6 || G: 1 || A: 2 || P: 3 || HIT: 7 || SB: 7 || SHT: 22 || SHT%: 4.55
S54 MAN: GP: 4 || G: 1 || A: 0 || P: 1 || HIT: 0 || SB: 5 || SHT: 9 || SHT%: 11.11
S55 MAN: GP: 7 || G: 0 || A: 6 || P: 6 || HIT: 5 || SB: 3 || SHT: 13 || SHT%: 0.00
CAREER: GP: 82 || G: 24 || A: 33 || P: 57 || HIT: 38 || SB: 33 || SHT: 283 || SHT%: 8.48
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IHF Statistics
S44 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 2 || A: 3 || P: 5 || HIT: 21 || SB: 1 || SHT: 18 || SHT%: 11.11
S45 FIN: GP: 10 || G: 3 || A: 5 || P: 8 || HIT: 10 || SB: 1 || SHT: 20 || SHT%: 15.00
S46 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 4 || A: 2 || P: 6 || HIT: 14 || SB: 1 || SHT: 28 || SHT%: 14.29
S47 FIN: GP: 13 || G: 7 || A: 6 || P: 13 || HIT: 15 || SB: 2 || SHT: 37 || SHT%: 19.44
S48 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 4 || A: 4 || P: 8 || HIT: 10 || SB: 2 || SHT: 42 || SHT%: 9.52
S49 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 6 || A: 7 || P: 13 || HIT: 3 || SB: 3 || SHT: 54 || SHT%: 11.11
S50 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 3 || A: 0 || P: 3 || HIT: 1 || SB: 3 || SHT: 45 || SHT%: 6.67
S51 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 1 || A: 8 || P: 9 || HIT: 0 || SB: 3 || SHT: 35 || SHT%: 2.86
S52 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 3 || A: 6 || P: 9 || HIT: 4 || SB: 5 || SHT: 40 || SHT%: 7.69
S53 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 6 || A: 13 || P: 19 || HIT: 13 || SB: 12 || SHT: 51 || SHT%: 11.76
S54 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 5 || A: 14 || P: 19 || HIT: 20 || SB: 20 || SHT: 40 || SHT%: 12.50
S55 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 1 || A: 4 || P: 5 || HIT: 9 || SB: 15 || SHT: 50 || SHT%: 2.00
CAREER: GP: 143 || G: 45 || A: 72 || P: 117 || HIT: 120 || SB: 68 || SHT: 460 || SHT%: 9.78
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#16 Jesper Aittokallio || C || Maine Timber || 211 TPE
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Name: Jesper Aittokallio
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 217 lbs
Number: 16
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA (Plays for Finland)
Birthday: S44
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SMJHL Career Statistics
S61 MET: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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SMJHL Playoff Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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SHL Career Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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SHL Playoff Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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IHF Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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GOING DOWN IN STYLE. TOAST4LYFE

For me, there is no contest, I would invest in the Chiefs. For one, even with all of the retiring players on their roster, this team is so deep and so set up for the future (first overall pick helps tremendously) that it won't hurt them all that much. This team has an incredibly fast recovery time.

Secondly, merchandise sales are off the charts for the Chiefs. They have more big-name players which assists tremendously in selling jerseys, t-shirts and other memorabilia.

Lastly, the team is in a very ideal situation on all fronts right now. They play in an amazing hockey town under stellar management with a great present and a fantastic future. They are set.

I would buy the Chiefs, out of the two. A historic hockey town and a team with an identity as a winner, is an easy team to market to fans. The Jets best players seem to be in the twilight of their careers and I'm not sure how much longer they can stay at that elite level of competition before reloading. The Chiefs on the other hand, already posses this year's top pick, allowing them several options but helping to ensure the team stays competitive and the fans stay interested.

Nothing sells season tickets and jerseys like a #1 overall pick, or a Cup.

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Teemu Sirius | RW | RETIRED
Name: Teemu Sirius
Position: Right Wing
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 198 pounds
Born: Finland
Player Type: Offensive Forward
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Seppo Repo | C | RETIRED
Name: Seppo “The Finnisher” Repo
Position: Center
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 245 pounds
Born: Helsinki, Finland
Player Type: Enforcer
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Rider Clitsome | RW | RETIRED - SHL Hall of Fame
Name: Rider Clitsome
Position: RW
Overall: 80
Player Type: Sniper
Shoots: Right
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 170 lbs
Born: West Germany
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S20 SMJHL DRAFT :
Drafted 2nd overall by the Vancouver Whalers

S21 SHL DRAFT:
Drafted 5th overall by the Hamilton Steelhawks

CONTRACTS:
Signed a 1 year $2m contract with the Vancouver Whalers for S20 in the SMJHL
S21: Signed 3yr $15m ELC with the Hamilton Steelhawks
S23: Signed 1yr $4m extension for S24 with Hamilton

REGULAR SEASON STATS:
SMJHL:
S20: 40gp l 13g l 15a l 28pts l +20 l 6PIMs l 19 Hits l 71 Shots l 2 SB l 18.07 AMG

SHL:

SHL REGULAR SEASON TOTALS:
557gp l 211g l 222a l 433pts l +37 l 127 PIMs l 309 Hits l 2107 Shots l 142 SB

PLAYOFF STATS:
SMJHL:
S20: 7gp l 1g l 4a l 5pts l +1 l 2PIMs l 2Hits l 13 Shots l 0 SB l 16.74 AMG

SHL:
S21: 18gp l 4g l 2a l 6pts l +/-0 l 2 PIMs l 1 Hits l 42 Shots l 7 SB l 20.20 AMG

SHL PLAYOFF TOTALS:

ACHIEVEMENTS:

S22 Damian Littleton Trophy for Dedication
S22 Finished #50 in SHL Point Scoring
S23 Ranked #82 on Top 100 Players of Today
S23 Finished 6th in Points/20mins in SHL
S23 Finished #34 in SHL Point Scoring
S23 Damian Littleton Trophy for Dedication
S24 Ranked #45 on Top 100 Players of Today
S24 Challenge Cup Champion
S25 Ranked #64 on Top 100 Players of Today
S26 Ranked #56 on Too 100 Players of Today
S26 Challenge Cup Champion
S26 IIHF Silver Medal -Germany
S27 Ranked #67 on Too 100 Players of Today
S28 Ranked #13 on Top 100 Players of Today
S29 Ranked #4 on Top 100 Players of Today
S30 Ranked #5 on Top 100 Players of Today
S29 SHL Record. Tied 3rd All Time Goals Per Season Record. 30 goals.
S29 Anton Razov Trophy for Playoff MVP (losing team)
7/20/16 became highest paid player in SHL history with 1yr @ $25m free agency contract with TOR for S30
S29 1st Team All Star
S30 Vancouver Whalers Hall of Fame
Signed 1year $7m contract with Buffalo Stampede for S31 final season
S31  Ranked #31 on Top 100 Players of Today
Traded to New England Wolfpack at S31 deadline
5th All Time Hamilton Steelhawks Scoring Leaders
S31 Challenge Cup Champion
S31 IIHF Silver Medal-Germany

Roman Schultz | D | RETIRED - Hamilton Steelhawks Hall of Fame
Name: Roman Schultz
Position: Defense
Overall: 84
Player Type: Defensive Defenseman
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 250 lbs
Number: 55
Birthplace: Natick, Massachusetts
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DRAFTS:
Selected 1st Overall S10 NWJHL Entry Draft by Montreal Impact
Selected 5th Overall S11 SHL Entry Draft by Hamilton Steelhawks

CONTRACTS:
1 year at $750,000 with Montreal Impact with a NTC
2 years at $3m for S11 & $4m in S12 with Hamilton Steelhawks
4 yr ext. with Hamilton Steelhawks $3.5m for S13&S14 and $3m for S15 and $2m for S16
1 year extension for S17 at $3m with Hamilton Steelhawks
4 year extension for S18-S21 at $5m each +NTC with Hamilton Steelhawks

REGULAR SEASON STATS:
S11: 50gp | 0g | 12a | 12pts | +17 | 52 PIMs | 2 Fights | 84 Hits | 19 Shots | 30 SB | 16.81 AMG |
S12: 50gp | 2g | 23a | 25pts | +16 | 59 PIMs | 1 Fight | 96 Hits | 7 Shots | 36 SB | 18.56 AMG |
S13: 39gp | 4g | 25a | 29pts | -2 | 54 PIMs | 4 Fights | 85 Hits | 52 Shots | 38 SB | 25.80 AMG |
S14: 50gp | 5g | 31a | 36pts | +20 | 44 PIMs | 99 Hits | 93 Shots | 48 SB | 21.56 AMG |
S15: 50gp | 9g | 26a | 35pts | +12 | 60 PIMs | 121 Hits | 80 Shots | 51 SB | 22.54 AMG |
S16: 50gp | 3g | 25a | 28pts | +15 | 60 PIMs | 4 Fights | 72 Hits | 37 Shots | 61 SB | 20.99 AMG
S17:  50gp | 6g | 14a | 20pts | +7 | 50 PIMs | 77 Hits | 53 Shots | 40 SB | 22.57 AMG
S18:  50gp l 7g l 25a l 32pts l +1 l 38 PIMs l 142 Hits l 57 Shots l 52 SB l 22.82 AMG
S19: 50gp l 6g l 26a l 32pts l +12 l 50 PIMs l 85 Hits l 64 Shots l 47 SB l 23.38 AMG
S20: 50gp l 6g l 30a l 36pts l +25 l 64 PIMs l 119 Hits l 58 Shots l 62 SB l 22.60 AMG

REGULAR SEASON TOTAL:
489 gp | 48g | 237a | 285pts | +123 | 531 PIMs | 11 Fight | 980 Hits | 520 Shots | 465 SB

PLAYOFF STATS:
S11: 15gp | 0g | 1a | 1pts | +7 | 24 PIMs | 27 Hits | 9 Shots | 9 SB | 15.30 AMG |
S12:  5gp | 1g | 4a | 5pts | -1 | 4 PIMs | 7 Hits | 2 Shots | 4 SB | 21.41 AMG |
S13:  4pg | 1g | 1a | 2pts | -4 | 0 PIMs | 11 Hits | 4 Shots | 8 SB | 26.03 AMG |
S14:  6gp | 4g | 4a | 8pts | -1 | 0 PIMs | 14 Hits | 12 Shots | 11 SB | 22.64 AMG |
S15: 5gp | 0g | 3a | 3pts | +2 | 8 PIMs | 13 Hits | 8 Shots | 4 SB | 22.41 AMG |
S16:  6gp | 1g | 3a | 4pts | -1 | 27 PIMs | 1 Fight | 15 Hits | 2 Shots | 6 SB | 20.79 AMG |
S17: 13gp | 2g | 4a | 6pts | +/-0 | 8 PIMs | 24 Hits | 14 Shots | 14 SB | 24.93 AMG |
S18: 7gp l 1g l 5a l 6pts l +2 l 6 PIMs l 13 Hits l 8 Shots l 5 SB l 24.36 AMG
S19: 18gp | 4g | 11a | 15pts | +1 | 23 PIMs | 1 Fight | 34 Hits | 26 Shots | 23 SB | 24.50 AMG |
S20: 14gp l 2g l 6a l 8pts l +2 l 27 PIMs l 1 Fight l 25 Hits l 20 Shots l 8 SB l 24.58 AMG

PLAYOFF STAT TOTALS:
93gp | 16g | 42a | 58pts | +7 | 127 PIMs | 3 Fight | 183 Hits | 105 Shots | 92 SB |

AWARDS & HONORS:
Named Assistant Captain S10 Montreal Impact
S10 Eastern Conference Champions (MTL)
Named to Team USA WJC Team
Bronze Medal Team USA WJC
S10 NWJHL Zach Miller Trophy for Most Dedicated Player
Named Captain Team Schultz S10 NWJHL All Star Game
Voted #11 on top 25 SHL Prospects List
Named Assistant Captain S11 Hamilton Steelhawks
Named to Team USA WJC Team
Named Captain Team USA WJC Team
Named GM Team USA IHF Team
Silver Medal Team USA WJC
S11 Prince of Wales Trophy
S11 CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONS - HAMILTON STEELHAWKS
Bronze Medal as GM of Team USA IHF
Co-GM of Hamilton Steelhawks
General Manager of the Hamilton Steelhawks
S17 President's Trophy
Assistant Captain of S17, S18, S19, S20 Hamilton Steelhawks
S19 President's Trophy
S19 Prince of Wales Trophy
S20 President's Trophy
S20 Prince of Wales Trophy
Retired in S20 at #76 on the SHL All Time Scoring List
Inducted into the Hamilton Steelhawks Hall of Fame
S20 Third Team All Star
S22 Ranked #56 - SHL Top 100 Players of All Time

Michal Pivonka | RW | RETIRED
Name: Michal Pivonka
Position: Right Wing
Player Type: Playmaker[/pbl
[pbl]Shoots: Right
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 198 lbs
Number: 20
Born: Kladno, Czech Republic
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Regular Season:
S9 | PGF | GP: 40 | G: 18 | A: 35 | PTS: 53 | P/M: -3 | PIM: 28 | Shots: 164| Hits: 43 | Hits Taken: 8
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Playoffs:
PGF Eliminated in 7gms by Kelowna Knights in Qualifier
S9 | NWJHL | PGF | GP: 7 | G: 4 | A: 7 | PTS: 11 | P/M: 4 | PIM: 2 | Shots: 41 | Hits: 5 | Hits Taken: 1
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IHF:
| WJC | WLD | GP: 14 | G: 3 | A: 2 | PTS: 5 | P/M: -5 | PIM: 6 | Shots: 40 | Hits: 18 | Hits Taken: 16
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DRAFTS:
Not Applicable/ Undrafted

CONTRACTS:
Signed as Free Agent with PGF S9 $2,000,000

AWARDS & HONORS:
242 TPE
Assistant Captain - S9 Prince George Firebirds
Fourth among Season 9 Rookie Scorers
1st Selection NWJHL S9 All-Star Game
Nine Points (4g & 5a) in NWJHL All Star Game
1st Star NWJHL All Star Game
Silver Medal at WJC - Team World
Olympic Bronze Medal - Team Slovakia

As much as I like the Chiefs and their management and players, the best business move would be acquiring the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets are an original SHL team and they are the model for success. Although the price tag is pretty substantially higher, the Jets are arguably the most established team in the league. They have never really gone through a rebuild and there is no rebuild in sight for this franchise. Some believed that when Ron Mexico’s career started to dwindle is when the Jets would follow suit, but quite the opposite has happened.

I have a lot of love for the Chiefs, but the Jets are simply the better business move.

HASTINGS, MN. – If I were given the opportunity to choose between owning the Minnesota Chiefs or the Winnipeg Jets, I’d turn around and walk away to come back after thinking for a while to choose the Minnesota Chiefs. I’ll explain my reasons to the decision.

Minnesota has tickets sales out of the roof being since it’s a hockey state. Minnesota also make tons of money off their merchandise, all the fans enjoy their jerseys and the richness it comes with when you buy it. Also, the fans enjoy the sales on arena purchases such as food for the kids, half off on tickets and such.

All this may seem great but with greatness comes a weakness. Minnesota Chiefs have some competition with the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL, the Minnesota Wild of the NHL, Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA, Minnesota Twins of the MLB, Minnesota United FC of the NASL, and the Minnesota Swarm of the NLL. All these teams bring competition to the Chiefs that they can afford, however, there ticket sales could possibly take a hit with the Wild becoming a playoff hockey team again.

So that is it, I hope you enjoyed. All in all both franchises run on great management and great class.

If I was able to buy one of these teams without a doubt it would be the Winnipeg Jets. Jets fans are probably the greatest in the league and show the dedication by showing up for every home game. They are also one of the most historic teams in the league and that definitely is a plus over the expansion team from Minnesota. On top of that, Winnipeg has more potential to be a stronger team in my opinion, which means even more money for me in the long run!

If I had the cash, I'd buy the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets are in a terrific hockey market with some of the best fans in the world. They are a historical and nostalgic team with early SHLers. Also, the likes to work with a guy like Damian Littleton on an SHL squad would be a tremendous honor, and make the job significantly easier.

I'd buy the Minnesota Chiefs. I like their history, I like their logo etc., the area is just crazy about hockey ( I think the area in the US with the most hockey crazy fans) and the team is all about winning. The have a bright future, being in the playoffs final right now and having the 1st Overall pick at the same time.

The Jets are a storied franchise as well and definitely are in great shape, but there is something I just don't like about Winnipeg. And while Minnesota is one cold place, I believe Winnipeg is even colder and I don't really like cold places.

So if I have to chose between those two, I definitely take the Chiefs.

A rich investor from Qatar recently leaked that he was interested in the purchase of one of the two teams in the Challenge Cup finals, today we show you why the Jets are obviously the best choice for these investors.

1. History. The Jets are an original six team, they've won two challenge cups and have been in 4 finals and have become one of the most consistent and succesful franchises in the SHL, They recently claimed 2nd spot in Forbes' SHL Team Values and have paved a path to victory that no other franchise has reached.

2. Location. The Jets are from Winnipeg, one of the best hockey markets in the SHL. Hockey in Winnipeg and Canada in general is like a religion and the crazed Jets fans who will support their team at all costs and who will buy merchandise and tickets to be able to be a part of their team's glory. The investor's will definitely get there's money worth here.

3. Management. The Jets along with the North Stars have arguably the best GM in the SHL, GM Littleton has been with the Jets Organization since Day 1 and it looks like he will not be going anywhere for a long time. Littleton has managed to create one of the most consistently powerful franchises in the league over the past 12 years through draft and through trade and the Jets are in good hands with him.

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I would buy the Chiefs because they are a hockey city. With a recent SHL cup, they have their fans buzzing so that makes them even more hungry for Minnesota Merchandise. They have a great team and have for many of seasons so that makes them sell more tickets. Lastly, they have good sense in trades as they are in the finals with the first overall pick.

If I were looking to purchase an SHL franchise and had the choice of buying either the Winnipeg Jets or the Minnesota Chiefs, my decision would to be purchase the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets have a very loyal and knowledgeable fan base who love their Jets and have very high expectations for the team. The on-ice product has always been very entertaining and competitive with the club looking to win their fourth Challenge Cup in franchise history. Some of the best players in the league play in Winnipeg such as John McBride, arguably the best goalie ever to play in the SHL, as well as young guns in the form of Brandon Donini, Armin Brovalchuk, and Luke Riggs. Add to this, veterans like Ron Mexico, Jordan Hall, and a solid defensive corps with the likes of Zach Myers, Lance Uppercut, Willie Weber and Giovanni Mortellaro II, and you have a team that will be Challenge Cup contenders for many seasons.