From Winnipeg Free Press
-
Good thing Jets brought doc on trip – Winnipeg Free Press
DENVER — The Winnipeg Jets brought their head team physician on the road with them to Denver, an extra precaution for the playoffs that doesn’t typically happen in the regular-season. That turned out to be a good move, considering Dr. Peter MacDonald ended up being pressed into duty for both games over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, it was for veteran forward Vlad Namestnikov, who took a deflected Nate Schmidt slap shot directly in his face during the third period. He was motionless at first,...
-
Dillon escapes major injury – Winnipeg Free Press
DENVER — Winnipeg Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon has dodged disaster after suffering a gruesome skate cut to his hand. The injury, which occurred at the end of Friday’s 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalan
-
Jets and Avs prove four strong centres key to success in NHL
Having a solid one-two punch down the middle is no longer enough. To be the last team standing in the chase for the Stanley Cup these days,...
-
Hawerchuk’s son in wonder of Winnipeg’s “Whiteout” conditions
Dale Hawerchuk and the Winnipeg Jets will forever be linked, and a statue of the late, great “Ducky” that stands outside the downtown rink serves as a permanent reminder. That deep bond has been re-en
-
Moose look to extend hot streak in Texas
The Manitoba Moose know how to saddle up in Texas. The American Hockey League club experienced success in the Lone Star State during the regular season but will need more as it begins the Calder Cup playoffs with a best-of-three series against the Texas Stars staged entirely at H-E-B Centre.