Note: Kick start your day with three hours of Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose and NHL hockey talk as you join us on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show on TSN 1290 Winnipeg starting at 9 am.
Note II: The Jets are riding a two-game win streak and will now play three straight games at home starting tonight against the Hurricanes. Once the Jets hit the ice for their morning skate we will have your projected Jets lines along with pre-game audio. Puck drops at 6 pm CT at Bell MTS Place. Keep it locked to illegalcurve.com and on social media including Twitter| Facebook | Instagram for all the latest pre and post game news.
Note III: The Moose dropped their home opener last night to the Monsters 4-3 despite having one of the most dominant periods (the 1st) that I’ve seen this team play in three years. The team is scheduled to practice at 12 noon as they prep for tomorrow’s afternoon re-match against the Monsters here at Bell MTS Place.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets vs Hurricanes gameday. Ken looks at the big matchup and gives you his keys to the game as he helps to get you ready for tonight’s contest.
Winnipeg Sun: Myers, Little step up for Jets. The return of both these vets to full health has certainly had a beneficial impact for the Jets.
Winnipeg Free Press: After an extended recovery, defenceman is healthy and ready for action. (Paywall). No doubt about it, having number 57 back in the lineup is of major benefit to this Jets team.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Poolman swimming, not sinking. (Paywall). He may qualify as a rookie but the 24 year old defenceman from East Grand Forks has looked as a calm as a veteran.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Hellebuyck taking the Jets’ ball and running with it. Tim and Sid talk about the great play from Connor Hellebuyck and how having Steve Mason around may have pushed him to the next level for Winnipeg.
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hellebuyck impressive in this season’s starts. TSN Hockey analyst Ray Ferraro joined the Afternoon Ride to discuss the Winnipeg Jets win in Vancouver. Ferraro discusses the why the Jets 3rd & 4th lines are important in the roles they play, how Patrik Laine’s size and skill helps his shot, and how he would use the Jets goalies in the upcoming sparse schedule.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Jets have started to buy into defensive structure. Hockey Analyst Josh Green joined Kevin Olszewski and recaps the Jets win vs. Vancouver.
Moose news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Manitoba comes out hard, but Cleveland claws back to win. (Paywall). We spent quite a bit of time in the pressbox last night thinking of good headlines for the Friday the 13th contest. Mike recaps the game.
Winnipeg Free Press: Old linemates Connor, Motte meet up again. The CCM line was almost back together as the former Michigan teammates, who obviously play on opposite teams, met up to do battle.
Illegal Curve: Monsters pull off Friday the 13th win over Moose in home opener. Peter recaps the action from Bell MTS Place last night.
Illegal Curve: Top-10 Jets Prospects Playing with the Manitoba Moose. Prior to puck dropping at the home opener Peter looked at a number of the top prospects playing for the Jets AHL squad.
