Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Jan 25, 2026

Note: The Jets and Wings were in a tight battle through 40 minutes but that pesky 3rd period was the difference in the game as the visitors exploded for four goals in the final frame on their way to a 5-1 victory. As you might imagine the bench boss was not happy! Scott Arniel’s post-game lasting a grand total of 1:07 (which included time of questions from Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press). The team is off today.

Note II: The Moose hit the ice on Saturday for a practice as they got set for their re-match this afternoon against the AHL-leading Griffins. Puck drop is at 2 PM CST.

Note III: Jets prospect Kieron Walton (2024 6th) with a power play goal and a nice primary assist in a Peterborough win. He is 2nd in OHL points race with 61 (29G 32A). Had 7 shots in the game which gives him 248 on season (59 more than next closest player who has played six more games).

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jet embarrassed in 5-1 clunker games against the Red Wings.

Winnipeg Free Press: Embarrassing: ‘Fighting for our lives… and lay that egg’. (Paywall).

Winnipeg Free Press: Move to Detroit eye-opening for Appleton. (Paywall).

NHL.com: Compher scores twice, Red Wings surge past Jets.

MLive: Red Wings soar past Jets thanks to J.T. Compher, John Gibson.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. If you didn’t join us live for yesterday’s Illegal Curve Hockey Show the podcast is now ready for download. Two hours of Jets and Moose talk which included a visit from Manitoba play-by-play voice Daniel Fink and insight into the Wings from Trevor Thompson.