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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Jets joined the Vancouver Canucks in getting an early jump on other playoff contenders with the acquisitions of Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm, respectively, during the all-star break. So the stage is now set for some interesting debates on which …
Read More »Justin Turner: ‘A lot of talent’ in Jays lineup
TORONTO – Justin Turner is ready to be whichever version of himself the Toronto Blue Jays desire. “My job is to be available for (manager John) Schneider in any way he needs me, and for as many games as I possibly can,” Turner said on a video conference Friday, speaking …
Read More »Spooner scores 2 in Toronto win over Minnesota in PWHL – Toronto
High-scoring Toronto forward Natalie Spooner did her part to set up the next meeting between Spooner and Montreal’s Marie-Philip Poulin on Feb. 16. Spooner scored twice, set up another goal to spearhead Toronto to a 4-1 win against Minnesota on Saturday, and snatch the Professional Women’s Hockey League goal-scoring lead …
Read More »Winnipeg athletes brave icy conditions for unique duathlon event at The Forks – Winnipeg
Athletes in Winnipeg braved the icy, slushy conditions on Saturday for a unique duathlon event at The Forks. Race Director Jen Shapka says 1JustCity’s annual Beat The Cold event has racers celebrating the season, even when warm temperatures mean it’s not the race they’re used to. “Winnipeggers are very hardy …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Will NHL history repeat itself on Canadian prairies? – Winnipeg
I want to tell you a story. Not a fairy tale, but a true story about hockey in the west. There was a time, a long time ago, when hockey was king… Oh no, not the Kings, but the king of sports, particularly in Western Canada. The reason I bring …
Read More »Montreal Canadiens trade centre Sean Monahan to Winnipeg Jets
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 2, 2024 11:49 am Updated February 2, 2024 12:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Montreal Canadiens have traded centre Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a first-round pick in this year’s NHL …
Read More »How to talk to your kids about the 2018 World Juniors sex assault charges – National
When Team Canada plays, the country pays attention. And right now, all eyes are on London, Ont., where police have charged five members of the 2018 World Junior championship team with sexual assault over allegations stemming from a gala celebration that year involving a then-20-year-old woman. The charges have not …
Read More »Trevor Daley applauds OHL team for removing John Vanbiesbrouck’s retired jersey
The Soo Greyhounds have removed a banner with the retired number of former star goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck from the rafters at their home arena, prompting praise from another former star, Trevor Daley. Vanbiesbrouck, who was a star with the club in the early 1980s, was coach and part-owner of the …
Read More »‘He had to be on board’: New Bombers defensive coordinator to tap former DC – Winnipeg
Jordan Younger was about as shocked as everyone else when he was offered the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive coordinator position three weeks ago. “I was surprised,” Younger said from his home in Pickering, Ont. After five seasons as their defensive backs coach, Younger certainly didn’t expect to be promoted this …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Second-line centre a must-have for Jets going forward – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s an interesting lens that we view the Winnipeg Jets through lately. Only a few weeks back, they were rolling through the NHL — winning eight games in a row and accumulating points in 14 straight. As a team, they looked deep, …
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