They played their home games at Port Arthur Stadium in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Former Chicago Cubs first-round pick Ty Griffin hit .274 and tied for the league lead with 11 home runs.
After the 1995 season the team was sold by original owner Ricky May to a group led by Bill Terlecky for $340,000.
[2][3] In 1996, the club finished last in the eastern division in both halves, going a total 33-51 under new manager Jason Felice.
Thunder Bay, managed by Ward again, went 22-21 in the first half of 1998 to take the eastern division over three sub-.500 teams and secure their first playoff berth.
A city union strike in Thunder Bay forced the Whiskey Jacks to play the first month of the 1998 season on the road, costing an estimated $200,000 in lost ticket, food, and beverage sales.