Categories: Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel declares Neal Pionk ready to go for Vancouver

Jets defenceman Neal Pionk last played for Winnipeg back on January 13th in a game where he did not look quite right. The speculation was he sustained an injury five days earlier against the Oilers but he tried to play with whatever was ailing him.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

After missing 11 games he will return to the lineup on Wednesday when the Jets begin the post-Olympic break in Vancouver. That’s according to head coach Scott Arniel who spoke today after practice and provided the update:

“He’s obviously ready to go for Vancouver which is great news”.

Of course the status of Josh Morrissey, who will miss the Gold Medal game between Canada and the United States remains uncertain.

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.

Recent Posts

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 24, 2026

A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters…

2 hours ago

Darren Dreger indicated Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey to miss “good chunk of time”

A little insight on 44 from the TSN insider who was on First Up.

14 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 23, 2026

A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters…

1 day ago

Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

Another day on the ice in Winnipeg get ready for post-Olympic break.

3 days ago