Hellebuyck Gets Win #41 as Winnipeg Beats Toronto

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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…

Moose Lose Fifth Straight

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WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Moose woes continue. Now they’ve lost five straight at home. On Saturday afternoon in front of 6,844 at Bell MTS Place, Jeremy Bracco had the winning goal and an assist as he led the Toronto Marlies to a 5-4 victory over the Moose. It was Manitoba’s fifth straight loss –…

Lanz & Mathez Lead a New Softball Class

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WINNIPEG, MB – Two of the finest female softball players in Manitoba history will lead the 2018 Class of Inductees into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame. Jill Mathez, a tremendous all-around athlete and former National Team pitcher Ashley Lanz, will join six other outstanding individuals and two teams on the night of May 5,…

Brooks Leads Marlies Past Moose

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WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Moose have now lost four straight at home. By percentage, they’ve also fallen out of first place in the American Hockey League’s Central Division. On Friday night in front of 6,032, Winnipeg’s own Adam Brooks had a goal and an assist and was the game’s second star as he led…

Goldeyes Events Line-Up Released

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WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced phase one (May-June) of their 2018 promotional schedule. Following a six-game road trip in Texas to start the regular season, the Goldeyes host the Sioux Falls Canaries for their 2018 home opener on Friday, May 25th. The home opener festivities are presented by Pepsi, who are providing all…

A 36-Year-Old Beer-League Goalie Lives Out Dream Against Jets

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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…

Stanton, Yankees Spoil Blue Jays’ Opening Day in Crushing Fashion

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WINNIPEG, MB – Welcome to New York, Giancarlo Stanton. Coming off of a major league-leading 59 homeruns last season, the recently traded 28-year-old monster of an outfielder helped the New York Yankees crush the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Opening Day 2018 from Rogers Centre. Watch game highlights, click here. Picking up exactly where he…

Jets’ Connor Named NHL Third Star of The Week

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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…

Moose Lose Third Straight at Home

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WINNIPEG, MB – Usually, when the Manitoba Moose score the final two goals of a hockey game, they win. That didn’t happen on Wednesday night. Cameron Schilling and Brody Sutter scored the final two goals of the game against the Rockford IceHogs in front of 4,204 at Bell MTS Place, but all it did was…

Tanev Gets Hat Trick As Jets Beat Boston

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WINNIPEG, MB – Brandon Tanev shocked the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. And that set up Patrik Laine to do what he does best. Tanev scored three goals, the first hat-trick of his National Hockey League career, as he led the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-4 shootout victory over the Boston Bruins at Bell MTS…