NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was in Winnipeg to celebrate the first regular season game versus the Montreal Canadiens. He spoke to the media before the game about a number of topics, read the transcript below. “Good afternoon everyone, welcome, I thought I was in the neighborhood and I’d stop by. It’s pretty exciting to be [...]
Posted by Michael Remis in Press Conferences,Winnipeg Jets on October 10, 2011
Before puck drop, Winnipeg Jets owner and chairman of True North Sports & Entertainment Mark Chipman spoke to the media to mark the historic event. Here is a full transcript of the press conference. How do you feel? “I feel great, I feel really good, very grateful, the emotion around the building is extraordinary, I [...]
Posted by Michael Remis in Press Conferences,Winnipeg Jets on October 10, 2011
Claude Noel spoke to the media after practice today regarding tonight’s game. While it is only the first exhibition game, being in the first game situation of the year will give Coach Noel a feel for his team. Noel was asked about what he is looking to see from his players tonight. Here is his [...]
Posted by Michael Remis in Press Conferences,Winnipeg Jets on September 20, 2011
Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke to the media this afternoon to discuss the recent signing of forward Kyle Wellwood and the upcoming rookie camp and tournament in Penticton, BC. Listen to the audio here
Posted by Michael Remis in Press Conferences,Winnipeg Jets on September 9, 2011
This afternoon True North Sports & Entertainment, announced their 10-year agreement with Bell Media to broadcast Winnipeg Jets on the new “TSN Jets” TV channel and Sports Radio 1290 for radio. Specific details of the agree had been leaked for some time, making the press conference was a formality. Here are the major points of [...]
Posted by Michael Remis in General Jets News,Press Conferences,Winnipeg Jets on August 31, 2011
Winnipeg Jets Assistant General Manager Craig Heisinger spoke to the media this afternoon in regards to the death of Rick Rypien. He did not have a prepared statement, but took questions from the media on Rypiens’ personal issues, and the type of player he was on the ice. Craig Heisinger speaks about Rick Rypien On [...]
Posted by Michael Remis in Press Conferences,Winnipeg Jets on August 16, 2011
Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Claude Noel spoke with the media Friday afternoon regarding the addition of Pascal Vincent as Assistant Head Coach. On what he liked in the 39 year old Vincent “For me he’s a young enthusiastic coach who’s had some success in junior hockey, he’s a guy that was assistant coach with the [...]
Posted by Michael Remis in Press Conferences,Scrums,Winnipeg Jets on July 22, 2011
Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke to the media this afternoon to discuss the recent signing of Blake Wheeler, as well as a number of other Jets related topics. Read the quotes below, or scroll down to the bottom to listen to the audio. The following quotes were taken from GM Kevin Cheveldayoff On wrapping [...]
Posted by Michael Remis in Press Conferences,Winnipeg Jets on July 19, 2011