For those fans on the outside looking in, today was a chance for those on the wait list to get preferential treatment. Fans were given access to the Jets practice. It was a party atmosphere inside the MTS Centre as approximately 2500+ showed up to watch their team run drills.
The Jets held an open practice on the first day of training camp. 5000 fans showed up for the free popcorn and drink and enjoyed the practice.
Pictures from the Winnipeg Jets home opener against the Montreal Canadiens as seen by the Illegal Curve crew.
As Richard just wrote about in his lead up to the game, the atmosphere at the MTS Centre last night as the hometown fans watched their Jets beat the Blue Jackets 6-1 was without compare. I’ve been to Stanley Cup Final games, I’ve been to Grey Cups but last night was just an entirely different [...]
Today the IcePlex was not quite as busy as it was yesterday for the Jets practice. The players got on the ice early though and the fans who did attend seemed to enjoy themselves. Newly signed Zach Bogosian seemed to be in good spirits. Jets captain Andrew Ladd got the boys going with a light [...]
We’ve just returned from Day 2 of the Jets practice. For those who were unable to make it here are some pictures from the days action. 3rd round pick Zach Yuen comes out to the practice rink: Rookies stretch before the practice: The rest of the pictures after the jump.
Remis and I just returned from an exciting morning at 17 Wing where the Winnipeg Jets had an elaborate release of the Jets jersey. The following are some pictures that help to sum up the much anticipated release. (remis will be posting all the transcribed audio and 1 on 1 interviews later this afternoon). There [...]
Since the announcement of the return of the NHL to Winnipeg a few months ago, the support from the public for the team has been overwhelming. The tickets sold out in minutes, the lineup to buy the new merchandise was down the block, and now people are clamoring for the jerseys. Take a drive around [...]