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Plays of the Year Round 1 Update

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 EDT

Round 1 of the Winnipeg Jets Plays of the Year Showdown is officially in the books. Click on the above bracket image to see the results and the new match-ups for Round 2. The second round of voting began today (May 9th) and continues for eight ...

Team USA beats Canada 5-4 in OT

Sat, 05 May 2012 15:30:00 EDT

Canada has always been the team the United States has struggled to beat. On Saturday, the Americans did just that. Jack Johnson scored at 1:47 of overtime to give the United States a 5-4 victory against Canada at the World Championships -- just...

Americans top Swedes 3-2 in Worlds tune-up

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:32:00 EDT

In a game they hope may be indicative of future success at the upcoming IIHF World Championship, Jimmy Howard and Richard Bachman combined to stop 41 shots and the United States beat tournament co-host and defending silver medalist Sweden 3-2 in a...

Plays of the Year Round 1 Update

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:26:00 EDT

The results are in from the first half of Round 1 of the Winnipeg Jets Plays of the Year Showdown. To view the updated bracket, click on the image above to show the full size.

Thanks to all the fans that have voted, your votes really ...

Jets assign Mark Scheifele to IceCaps

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:17:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets today announced they have assigned forward Mark Scheifele to the St. John’s IceCaps of the American Hockey League. Scheifele will now report to St. John’s where we he will join the team on Sunday, April 22nd. Scheifele, 19, pl...

IceCaps' playoff games to be broadcast on TSN 1290 Winnipeg

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:19:00 EDT

The St. John’s IceCaps, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets, announced today that their first playoff game will be broadcast live this Friday, April 20 on TSN Radio 1290, the “Official Home of the Winnipeg Jets.” Listene...

College Prospect Update

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:46:00 EDT

Daultan Leveille: Leveille was selected in the first round, 29th overall, by the Atlanta Thrashers at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He became the first player in NHL history to be drafted out of a Jr. B level league in the first round. The St. Cat...

WHL Prospect Update

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:02:00 EDT

Kendal McFaull: Selected by Atlanta in the 6th round, (155th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year old just completed his third full season in the Western Hockey League all with the Moose Jaw Warriors. This season, McFaull improved to...

Ladd, Kane named to Canada Men's National Team

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:10:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets are proud to announce that Andrew Ladd and Evander Kane have been named to the Canadian Men’s National Team that will compete in the 2012 IIHF Men’s World Championship. The tournament will run from May 4-20 in Helsinki, Finland a...

OHL Prospect Update

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:28:00 EDT

Mark Scheifele: Winnipeg Jets first pick (7th overall) at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft wrapped up his season with 23 goals, 40 assists for 63 points in 47 games played, and had 36 penalty minutes. He tied with Tanner Pearson for the team lead in plus/...

Jim Slater named to U.S. Men's National Team

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:55:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets are proud to announce that Jim Slater has been named to the U.S. Men’s National Team that will compete in the 2012 IIHF Men’s World Championship. The tournament will run from May 4-20 in Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. ...

Jets re-assign Machacek and Cormier to IceCaps

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:57:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets today announced they have re-assigned forwards Spencer Machacek and Patrice Cormier to the St. John’s IceCaps of the American Hockey League. Machacek, 23, played in 13 games with the Winnipeg Jets this season. In that time, h...

Jets announce year-end award winners

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:03:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets were pleased to announce the winners of their inaugural season year-end awards prior to their game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at MTS Centre. The first award of the night was awarded to Jim Slater...

Jets Gear Fan Apprecation Sale

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:00:00 EDT

On Saturday, April 7th, 2012 visit any Jets Gear store (MTS Centre, MTS Iceplex, St. Vital Centre) for the Fan Appreciation Sale! All items are 25-60% Off! All sales are final. Not valid with any other offers. Jerseys excluded from the sale.

04/02 IceCaps Weekly

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:13:00 EDT

The 2011-12 Atlantic Division title belongs to the St. John’s IceCaps after the club defeated the Hershey Bears 3-2 Saturday night. Two tough losses in Norfolk were not enough to deter the injury-riddled club, which is now assured a top three seed...

Jets recall Patrice Cormier from IceCaps

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets today announced they have recalled forward Patrice Cormier from the St. John’s IceCaps of the American Hockey League. Cormier, 21, has played in 54 games this season with the St. John’s IceCaps. In that time, the left-hand...

12/04/01 Playoff Picture

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:20:00 EDT

It's no April Fool's Day prank, the Winnipeg Jets are officially eliminated from the playoff race. With three games remaining in the 2011-2012 regular season, the Jets sit in tenth place in the Eastern Conference with 81 points. This means the max...

Jets re-assign Ben Maxwell to IceCaps

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:42:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets today announced they have re-assigned forward Ben Maxwell to the St. John’s IceCaps of the American Hockey League. Maxwell, 23, played in five games with the Winnipeg Jets since his recall on Mar. 20/12 where he recorded five ...

12/03/31 Playoff Picture

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets live on to fight another playoff battle. With their overtime win last night, combined with the loss by the Buffalo Sabres means the Jets playoff hopes are still alive! Winnipeg remains in tenth place in the Eastern Conference,...

12/03/30 Playoff Picture

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:34:00 EDT

Tonight could be the final (official) nail in the coffin for the Winnipeg Jets playoff hopes. Currently with only five games remaining in their season, the Jets could earn a maximum of 88 points. The Sabres and Capitals both currently hold 86 poin...

12/03/29 Playoff Picture

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:49:00 EDT

Another disappointing loss for the Winnipeg Jets last night brought the team that much closer to being officially out of contention. The Jets came up short against the New York Rangers last night, who showed why they are one of the top teams in th...

12/03/28 Playoff Picture

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EDT

We all recognize that the Winnipeg Jets chances to make the playoffs are incredibly slim and require a miraculous combination of a seven-game winning streak by the Jets, combined with an absolute tanking down the stretch by the Buffalo Sabres and ...

Jets sign Will O'Neill to NHL Contract

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:46:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets today announced they have signed defenceman Will O’Neill to an NHL contract. The Jets AHL affiliate, the St. John’s IceCaps, have also signed O’Neill to an amateur tryout contract. O’Neill, 23, played in 40 games with the Univ...

12/03/27 Playoff Picture

epostma@truenorth.mb.ca — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:55:00 EDT

It's never over until it's over, and for the Winnipeg Jets, their playoff hopes are still not technically done. Monday's 6-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators was certainly disappointing, and was a major blow to any playoff chances the Jets could have, ...

Jim Slater named nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:45:00 EDT

The Winnipeg Jets are proud to announce that Jim Slater has been named a nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded annually by the National Hockey League. Slater, 29, has moved into a key role for the Jets this season, centering the team’s...