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Maple Leafs’ Fraser Minten Scores 1st Career Goal – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 20, 2024February 12, 2025

"Toronto Maple Leafs forward Fraser Minten scored his first NHL goal in his first game of the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night (Nov. 20). The 20-year-old buried a pass from William Nylander...

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Mark Scheifele’s Hat Trick Carries Winnipeg Jets to Win Over Panthers – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 19, 2024February 12, 2025

"The Winnipeg Jets (16-3-0) snapped their two-game skid on Tuesday evening (Nov. 19), defeating the Florida Panthers 6-3 in the second half of their home-and-home series. The Jets rode a Mark...

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Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves Suspended 5 Games After Hit on Oilers’ Nurse – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 17, 2024February 12, 2025

"Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday (Nov....

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Hockey Hall of Fame Appoints Iginla & Olczyk to Selection Committee – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 12, 2024February 12, 2025

"Jarome Iginla and Ed Olczyk were named as new appointments to the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Chair of the board of the Hall of Fame, Lanny McDonald announced Tuesday (Nov. 12)....

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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...