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NHL Network | Neal Pionk of the Winnipeg Jets talks season, journey to pros & more on NHL First Shift

Starting at the 22:09 mark of NHL First Shift the guys (Kevin Weekes and Tony Luftman) chat with Jets defenceman Neal Pionk on how much the backend is producing, biggest turnaround this year, the historic run to start the season, whether he had ever been on a run like that at any level before, two games shy of 500 as an undrafted player, his highlight reel goal for the Rangers, what impresses him the most about Connor Hellebuyck’s game, what’s the best part about playing in the ‘Peg, being born in Omaha, his favourite player growing up, what it’s like being Josh Morrissey’s teammate, best part playing in the NHL, making an impact on the community (visiting sick kids), his green furniture, sports he likes outside of hockey and a trivia question.

It runs until 33:20.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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