Note: The Jets took Tuesday off after picking up an impressive 3-1 win over the Blues on Monday night. Of course just because they weren’t in action on Tuesday didn’t mean the out-of-town scoreboard wasn’t worth checking. The Stars had a three goal lead on the Canucks with one minute left in the 3rd period and they lost the game in OT. Just wild. As a result the Stars deficit is four points with both the Jets and Stars having four games remaining. Today they are back on the ice as they prepare for a huge game in Dallas tomorrow night. Check back for the Practice Report.
Note II: The Moose hit the ice for practice on Tuesday as they got prepare to close out the home portion of the regular season this weekend in Winnipeg. We did hear from Jets prospect Kieron Walton (2024 6th) who is fresh off signing his first NHL contract and then took part in his first AHL practice. They aren’t skating today as they focus on off ice workouts. They’ll be back on the ice tomorrow. Btw if you’d like to go to one of the final home games of the season this weekend then send me a message on social media or an email (dave @ illegalcurve .com).
Note III: Some sad news from yesterday as Jets prospect Chaz Lucius announced via his agent that he was retiring from pro hockey as he deals with the effects of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.
Note IV: Just four Winnipeg prospects remain in the second round of the CHL playoffs. In the WHL you’ve got Brayden Yager (2023 1st) with Lethbridge taking on Calgary starting on Thursday while Markus Loponen (2024 5th) with Victoria taking on Spokane starting on Sunday. Over in the OHL it’s Colby Barlow (2023 1st) with Oshawa taking on Brantford starting on Thursday while Jacob Julien (2023 5th) with London taking on Erie also on Thursday.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: ‘Business down in Dallas’: Jets looking to hold back the shooting Stars. While they got a boost thanks to the Canucks comeback win they will go a long way to setting the stage with a win on Thursday night.
Winnipeg Sun: Whiteout, loud and proud: Winnipeg’s iconic playoff tradition lives on. Some folks think it’s a vestige of the past but many, many more love it.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg prepares for Whiteout Mania as front-running Jets get ready for playoffs. (Paywall). The atmosphere is gonna be bumping based on the buzz around town.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets back to filling the barn. (Paywall). The crowd sizes have been a subject of conversation and Mike writes about the impact of six straight sellouts. Of course the key will be continuing to build on the momentum they’ve gained this season on and off the ice.
Canadian Press News: Oddsmakers cool to suggestion of league-leading Jets winning Stanley Cup. This team seems to thrive when nobody believes in them so probably for best.
Global News: Playoff-bound Jets means the return of the Winnipeg Whiteout. The team made a big announcement on Tuesday about the return of the Whiteout and the plans for the playoffs.
Jets video:
TSN: Jets made a statement beating the Blues… what does it tell us? The Jets defeated the scorching hot St. Louis Blues in a signature win ahead of playoffs. What does that tell us about the Jets moving forwards? Bruce Boudreau joined Gino Reda to discuss.
TSN: Are the Winnipeg Jets a lock for top spot in the West? With a win over the surging St. Louis Blues on Monday night, the Winnipeg Jets have a five-point lead on top spot in the West, with a date against the team that trails them, the Dallas Stars, on Thursday. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins SC with Jay Onrait to break down the Jets chances at the division and why securing it would be crucial. (Note: This was recorded before the Stars loss in OT last night).
