Watch: Deafening whiteout ovation greets Jets

The Jets' crowd was the talk of the hockey world. Photo from @DaraHowell.

The Winnipeg Jets haven’t hosted a playoff game since 1996 so it was no surprise that the electric atmosphere at the MTS Centre was the talk of the hockey world on Monday night.

Before Winnipeg’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Jets’ fans, all dressed in white, absolutely erupted as their team skated onto the ice.

Here are some of the best sights and sounds from the wild pre-game scene:

Even Don Cherry got in on the action.

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