[1] Heisinger made the jump to the NHL when he joined the original Winnipeg Jets hockey club as assistant equipment manager.
Instead, he accepted an offer to be the equipment manager for Winnipeg's new International Hockey League team, the Manitoba Moose.
He was promoted to general manager in 2002 when Carlyle left to join the Washington Capitals and has held that post since, including the franchise's four seasons as the St. John's IceCaps (2011-2015).
In 2009, Heisinger was named the James C. Hendy Memorial Award winner as the most outstanding executive after the Moose enjoyed their most successful season in franchise history.
Heisinger continues to hold the titles of senior vice-president for True North and general manager of the AHL team.