Note: The Jets won in impressive fashion on Sunday afternoon after the Flyers came out flying to open the game but Connor Hellebuyck stood tall and Winnipeg dominated the 2nd and 3rd periods on their way to a 7-1 win over Philadelphia. The Jets are scheduled to practice today at 11 AM. Be sure to check out the Practice Report to get up-to-date with the latest news and audio.
Note II: The Moose have a day off today following a six-game California road trip which concluded in Stockton on Saturday night which saw them go 2-3-1-0 during the trip. They are home for six straight games beginning with a visit from the defending Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies on Friday and Saturday. They will begin to practice on Tuesday at the IcePlex.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets Snapshots. Ken recaps the action which includes: 1) Hellebuyck looks familiar. 2) Tanev trending towards career-highs. 3) Jets get contributions throughout the lineup.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets embarrass Flyers with 7-1 drubbing. (Paywall). That headline would have looked vastly different had Connor Hellebuyck not been the story in the first 20 minutes allowing his team to take over the final 40. Mike breaks down the action.
Sportsnet: Hellebuyck’s steady play provides Jets’ offence chance to wake up. Kristina is in Winnipeg covering the Jets for the next few days and she caught quite the game yesterday afternoon.
The Inquirer: Michal Neuvirth, back from injury, gets shelled as Flyers lose to Winnipeg. It wasn’t pretty for the Flyers with their new GM in the house.
NBC Sports Philadelphia: Flyers give up a touchdown in a disastrous effort in Winnipeg. Read about the game from the perspective of someone who covers the Jets opposition.
Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:
Topics: Jets – Blues Recap. Kyle Connor and his next contract. Jets – Flyers Game Preview. A look at the California road trip for the Manitoba Moose.
Guests: Jason Bell (Jets reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press) & Anthony San Filippo (Flyers reporter from Crossing Broad).
To listen to part 1 click here.
Topics: WHL’s Kootenay Ice expected to re-Locate to Winnipeg. Which Canadian team has the best chance at a Stanley Cup this Season? Drew Doughty calls out lack of emotion and compete level of the Kings. Ryan Reaves comments about his hit on Tom Wilson.
Guests: Michael Traikos (National Hockey Writer for Postmedia) & Josh Brewster (Ducks Post Game Show host).
To listen to part 2 click here.
