WINNIPEG, MB – After spending the past five seasons in Hamilton with the Tiger Cats, James Stanley is heading to Winnipeg to become a Defensive Assistant with the Bombers. Stanley began his CFL coaching career as a Defensive Assistant with the Calgary Stampeders in 2011, focusing on the team’s secondary before winning a Grey Cup…
Hellebuyck Gets Win #41 as Winnipeg Beats Toronto
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Jets had to play 76 games since they were embarrassed 7-2 on opening night by the Toronto Maple Leafs but in the end, it was worth the wait, as they dropped the Leafs 3-1. After seeing their six-game win streak come to an end earlier this week in Chicago, the…
A 36-Year-Old Beer-League Goalie Lives Out Dream Against Jets
WINNIPEG, MB – It was a night to remember for the Chicago Blackhawks, but a night to forget for the Winnipeg Jets. On paper this game didn’t have much of a story line. The Jets booked their spot in the post-season earlier this week, while the Blackhawks have been eliminated from playoff contention for a…
Winnipeg Business Profile – The Portal is A “mind-blowing” experience
WINNIPEG, MB. – Ah yes, the fear of heights. It’s one of the most common phobias (followed by public speaking) with an estimated three to five per cent of the population suffering so-called acrophobia. For people with acrophobia, the sheer conversation of someone jumping out of an airplane, going up a ladder, bungee jumping or…
Jets’ Connor Named NHL Third Star of The Week
WINNIPEG, MB – For the ninth time this season a Jets player has been selected as one of the NHL’s Three Stars of the Week. This time, Jets forward Kyle Connor received the honors after lighting the lamp four times, including a pair of overtime game-winners in back-to-back games, while adding two assists in three…
Former Manager to be Honoured by Goldeyes
WINNIPEG, MB – Number 22 hasn’t been seen on a Goldeyes jersey since 2005, and as of July 12th, no Goldeye will be able to wear that number again. The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced they will retire uniform number “22” this summer in honour of former field manager Hal Lanier on Thursday, July 12th at Shaw…
2018 Manitoba Curling Hall Of Fame Class an Impressive Group
WINNIPEG, MB – Curl Manitoba announced this year’s Hall of Fame class at announcement Wednesday morning at the Sport Manitoba building and it’s an impressive group. Jennifer Jones and Jill Officer highlight the class which includes builder Cindy Maddock of Morden and curler Peter Nicholls. Under the team category Norm Houck’s 1987 Canadian Senior Champions…
Bombers Mini-Camp Set For Late April
WINNIPEG, MB – As the snow continues to melt and with Mark’s CFL Week set to take over Winnipeg next week, Canadian Football League fans in the city are buzzing with excitement to get the 2018 season underway. With that being said, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Wednesday they’ll be holding a three-day mini-camp taking…
Wooley & Franklin to Represent Manitoba at National Curling Championships
WINNIPEG, MB – It was quite a week in Gimli as they played host to the Manitoba Credit Unions Master Men’s and Women’s Provincial curling championships this week. The teams were competing for the right to represent Manitoba at the 2018 Canadian Masters Curling Championships taking place in Surrey, BC. April 1-8. On the men’s…
A Bad Night For The Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG, MB – The bad night for the Winnipeg Jets began even before the puck dropped on Tuesday night, and things didn’t get much better as the night rolled on, as the Nashville Predators took advantage of an injury-depleted Jets team en route to a 3-1 win. Paul Stastny – who entered the game on…