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Note: Yesterday saw the first scrimmage of training camp as folks attending Fan Fest got to see the Jets in action on Saturday morning. Following skate we heard from Vlad Namestnikov (watch here), Colby Barlow (watch here) and head coach Scott Arniel (watch here). You can check out the full observations from day 3 here.
Note II: It has been four months since there was a Jets game day but that ends today as they will kick off their first exhibition game against the Wild in Winnipeg. Here is the lineup with the projected lines which could see two Manitobans making their Jets debut. Puck drop is at 4 PM.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Jets fan support ‘like none other’. (Paywall). It was jammed packed inside hockey for all as folks refused to allow the wet weather to dampen their enthusiasm for the NHL hockey club of Winnipeg.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Sun: Mark Scheifele is happy there is ‘no more fitness testing’ permitted until 2030. One thing you don’t have to worry about with 55 is being in top shape.
CBC: Jets fans ‘just want to see them finish it off this year’ after strong 2024-25 season. Measuring the temperature of fans at Fan Fest yesterday.
Jets video/audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday podcast. Live from Fan Fest we covered the Jets Stanley Cup expectation, the depth the organization has, the Kyle Connor contract and more. We were joined by play-by-play voice on 680 CJOB Paul Edmonds and Jets Sr Host/Producer Sara Orlesky.
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Recap of the game.