Kroppy

• Late Winnipeg Jets fan Kroppy to appear on collectible hockey card

  Late Winnipeg Jets fan Len "Kroppy" Kropioski was memorialized by the team after his 2016 death, and now his smiling face graces a special Upper Deck hockey card.

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  Oct 31, 2018
  
• Kenora street to be renamed after Winnipeg Jets super fan ‘Kroppy’

  Len 'Kroppy' Kropioski's legacy will continue to live on in his hometown as Kenora, Ont. plans to rename a street after the famous Winnipeg Jets fan.

  Jan 11, 2017
  
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• Year in review: 10 stories that moved Manitobans in 2016

  A heartbreaking end to a missing Manitoba toddler, a growing opioid crisis across the city and a look at a North End grass roots movement that has since turned into a nationally recognized search group. As 2016 comes to a close here is a look back at ten of Manitoba's biggest news stories of the year:

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2016
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• Controversial Twitter account in the name of Kroppy fueling racism and sexism online

  The name of dedicated Winnipeg Jets fan, Kroppy, is being used online to fuel hate speech.

  News

  Oct 15, 2016
• ‘Kroppy’s’ family thanks fans for their love and support to a ‘one of a kind’

  The family said in a statement they "are blessed to have had Kroppy in our lives for so many years. He was truly one of a kind."

  Sep 29, 2016
• The life of Len ‘Kroppy’, veteran and Winnipeg Jets super fan

  Len Kropioski, was a Winnipeg Jets super fan and fixture on the scoreboard at the MTS Centre. At every home game he proudly saluted and belted the national anthem.

  Sep 14, 2016
• Winnipeg Jets fan favourite ‘Kroppy’ passes away at 98

  Kroppy, the 98-year-old super fan of the Winnipeg Jets, passed away Tuesday according to Kim Innard, a family friend.

  Sep 13, 2016
• Winnipeg Jets fan favourite ‘Kroppy’ makes emotional comeback at Wednesday’s game

  Winnipeg Jets fans were treated to a special surprise at Wednesday night's game against the Ottawa Senators, as a familiar face appeared on the jumbotron.

  Sports

  Mar 31, 2016
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• ‘Kroppy’ hoping to make Winnipeg Jets home game by end of month

  The family of Jets fan Len Kropioski says he hopes to get to a home game by the end of this month.

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  Mar 14, 2016
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• Winnipeg Jets fan favourite Kroppy recovering in hospital

  You could say Winnipeg Jets fans have been missing a fixture on the team’s roster.

  Mar 7, 2016