WINNIPEG, MB. – Sport Manitoba has announced the nominees for the upcoming 2018 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards taking place at Club Regent Event Centre on April 21. Five Manitoba coaches will be honoured for their achievements in sport, leadership, personal development, and coaching effectiveness The awards reflect the contributions and achievements the coach has made…
Moose Did Everything But Win
WINNIPEG, MB – It was another night in which the Manitoba Moose did everything except find a way to win. On Monday night, in front of 3,668 of the home faithful at Bell MTS Place, the Moose outshot the visiting Rockford IceHogs 34-29 – 16-6 in the third period – and yet came out on…
Winnipeg Jets Clinch Playoff Berth in Thrilling Victory Over Nashville
WINNIPEG, MB – Cue the Winnipeg Whiteout – NHL playoff hockey is coming back to Bell MTS Place this spring. Sunday evening was the first opportunity the Winnipeg Jets had to officially punch their ticket to the dance. And they certainly did not fail to impress. In a phenomenally fast-paced Central Division showdown with the…
Manitoba Bison Award Winners Announced
WINNIPEG, MB – This has been a great year for The Manitoba Bisons varsity teams with seven of eight teams in fall and winter sports qualifying for the post-season. One Bison of those Bison teams won a national championship for the first time while another team hosted and placed in a national championship plus also…
Moose Burned by Heat
WINNIPEG, MB – The Stockton Heat got a little revenge from the Manitoba Moose on Saturday night. Thanks to a tremendous 29-save first-star performance by goalie Jon Gillies, the Heat beat the Moose 3-1 in front of a great crowd of 6,248 at Bell MTS Place. With the Heat leading 2-0 through the first two…
Jets Send Ducks Flying South With Overtime Victory
WINNIPEG, MB – Despite running into a brick wall in the form of Anaheim Ducks’ goaltender John Gibson Friday evening, the Winnipeg Jets picked up yet another two points in a captivating 3-2 overtime victory. But they weren’t just any two points, they were a historic set of two points. With goals from Nikolaj Ehlers,…
Justus Alleyn Will Play For Team Canada
WINNIPEG, MB – Justus Alleyn of the Manitoba Bison’s men’s basketball team was selected to play for Team Canada at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games this April. “I’m really excited for the opportunity to represent Canada and the University of Manitoba on the international stage again,” commented Alleyn. “Can’t wait to get to Australia…
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…
Jets Steal Kings’ Crown; Patrik Laine Goes Down
WINNIPEG, MB – The Los Angeles Kings made their final trip to Winnipeg Tuesday evening. In a game chock-full of interesting twists and turns, the Jets – led by rookies Kyle Connor and Eric Comrie – overcame an injury to superstar Patrik Laine and a red-hot opposing netminder en route to a tight 2-1 overtime…
Moose Lose Second Straight
WINNIPEG, MB – A tired Manitoba Moose hockey club was ready to head home on Tuesday night, but they still went out and dominated the San Antonio Rampage. Too bad they couldn’t take advantage of a number of outstanding opportunities in a game they should have won. Andrew Agozzino and Nicolas Meloche each had a…