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Jets Sign Clitsome, Get Second and Third Pairings Stabilized

The Winnipeg Jets still need (or don’t need) to re-sign Ron Hainsey, but for the most part, they have their defensive alignment for 2013-14 settled already. Late Tuesday night, the Jets announced that the club had agreed to terms with … Continue reading →

Trades Are the Star of the Show

On a day when the first four draft picks will chase the Calder Trophy and most of the rest will pursue the Calder Cup, it was the trades that stole the show. The 2013 National Hockey League draft in Newark … Continue reading →

Jets Want to Move Up. Domi Not Enough?

Kevin Cheveldayoff, the Winnipeg Jets patient general manager would very much like to move up in Sunday’s National Hockey League entry draft. However, if you’re selecting 13th, as the Jets are, that kind of goes without saying. Sunday afternoon in … Continue reading →

CFL Week 1: A New Season Dawns in Winnipeg Tonight

WINNIPEG — It all starts tonight. At 8 p.m. CDT at the brand new Investors Group Field, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will play host to the Montreal Alouettes in the first game of the 2013 Canadian Football League season. On … Continue reading →

Can the Argos Repeat?

It’s something we haven’t said for almost a decade: The Toronto Argonauts are the defending Grey Cup champions. The Argos won 1996, 1997 and 2004, but for the most part, the Canadian Football League’s Eastern Conference has been dominated by … Continue reading →

Boston Collapses, Hawks Win 2013 Stanley Cup

When Jonathan Toews hoisted the Stanley Cup above his head on Monday night, it was the second time Winnipeg’s own had earned the pleasure in the past four years. They say the first one is the toughest and in a … Continue reading →

Bernier to Toronto, Frattin to L.A. Leafs Nation in Mourning

In an effort to stabilize a goaltending situation that has never really satisfied head coach Randy Carlyle, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jonathan Bernier from the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. On the surface, it’s quite a good move. However, … Continue reading →

Hawks Do More Things Right Than Bruins, Lead Final 3-2

When a series becomes a best of three, winning Game 1 is pretty important. For the Chicago Blackhawks, winning that game at home, is even more important. Saturday night at the Madhouse on Madison, the Hawks got a pair of … Continue reading →

There Were Reasons But…. 52-0?

Yes, it was pre-season and, no, pre-season doesn’t matter. It’s only practice. No need to worry. The Bombers are still 0-0. But 52-0? Even if you don’t play your starters, isn’t 52-0 just a tad embarrassing for your team, your … Continue reading →

Outstanding Game 4 Sends Series Back to Chicago With an Exclamation Point

Now that’s hockey! I know somebody has used that as the title of a TV show before. My apologies. Fact is, what we watched last night in Boston is exactly the way the game should be played. At least for … Continue reading →