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Winnipeg Jets Starting Their Toughest Road Trip of the Season so Far – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 12, 2024February 12, 2025

"The Winnipeg Jets head on the road after a very successful homestand which ended with a 4-1 drubbing of the Dallas Stars on Nov. 9. Despite this, many critics still want more...

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Milic & DiVincentiis Learning to Control Manitoba Moose Crease – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 9, 2024November 10, 2024

"It’s not out of the ordinary to have a young goalie taking the crease every now and then in the American Hockey League (AHL). In fact, it’s common practice to...

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Winnipeg Jets Notebook: 12 Wins in 13 Games, Power Play Success, and Hellebuyck’s Shutout – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 7, 2024November 10, 2024

"The Winnipeg Jets just keep rolling, and it seems that nothing can stop them yet. After losing their first game of the season on Oct. 28, the Jets have rattled...

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Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers Nets Hat Trick in 6-2 Win Over Blue Jackets – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

"The Winnipeg Jets (10-1-0) remained undefeated on the road, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-4-1) in a fairly lopsided contest in the Ohio capital. A Nikolaj Ehlers hat trick helped carry the...

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Calgary Flames’ Captain Mikael Backlund Appears in 1,000th Career Game – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

"Long-time Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund reached a significant milestone on Friday night (Nov. 1) against the New Jersey Devils, suiting up for his 1000th career NHL game. Backlund, 35, was drafted...

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Winnipeg Jets Notebook: Bouncing Back After First Loss & Kyle Connor’s Hot Start – THW

Brian FinlaysonOctober 31, 2024November 1, 2024

"After 10 games, the Winnipeg Jets remain atop the NHL standings even after dropping their first game of the season. At this point, everyone just feels like they’re along for...

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Winnipeg Jets Game Notes: First Loss of the Season as They Drop Wild One to Maple Leafs – THW

Brian FinlaysonOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

"The Winnipeg Jets’ historic run to start the season has officially come to an end as they fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Monday night. The Jets fell behind early...

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Manitoba Moose Split Home Opening Series with Rockford IceHogs – THW

Brian FinlaysonOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024

"The Manitoba Moose wrapped up their first home series of the season, splitting their two-game set with the Rockford IceHogs. The Moose opened their home section of the American Hockey...

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Winnipeg Jets Notebook: 6-0-0 Start, Hellebuyck Dominance & Depth Scoring – THW

Brian FinlaysonOctober 23, 2024October 28, 2024

"The Winnipeg Jets are off to their first-ever 6-0-0 start in franchise history, so it goes without saying that there’s a lot going right. After their 3-2 win over the St. Louis...

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Manitoba Moose Taking Opening-Weekend Sweep Into Series vs. Grand Rapids Griffins – THW

Brian FinlaysonOctober 17, 2024October 18, 2024

"The Manitoba Moose kicked off the 2024-25 American Hockey League (AHL) season with a weekend sweep of the Iowa Wild on Oct. 12 and 13, winning 6-4 and 3-2. The...