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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets looking to establish dominance at MTS Centre.  Ken sets you up for tonight’s home opener with this extensive article.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets finally on home ice for six-game stretch.  Tim sets you up with this preview.

NHL.com:  Jets’ goalies answering the critics’ questions.  It was the biggest question coming into this season and so far they have more than answered with their play on the ice.

Globalnews:  Jets release plan to fix obstructed views for hundreds of fans.  They heard the complaints from their paying customers and plan on making adjustments.  Smart business decision.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Flames projected lineupsTake a look at what the lines looked like after practice today and what combos you should expect to see at the MTS Centre this evening.

Illegal Curve:  Morning Papers.  If you missed any of the news we have you covered.  

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice scrumWhat is special about a home opener?  What does it mean to have Adam Pardy step in and not miss a beat?  Teams not faring well in their home openers.  What is the symbolism of wearing shirts with teammates faces on them?  Whose did he have on?  On preparing for the Flames.  Game plan for the Flames.  Good start being key.

Flames news:

Calgary Herald:  Flames looking for a win in Winnipeg as Jets jacked up for home opener.  You can bet Calgary is going to be prepared and ready to take advantage of the emotion in the building.

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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