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Brian Finlayson

Brian Finlayson is a lifelong hockey and overall sports fan who has spent the last several years contributing to The Hockey Writers as part of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose writing team. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications & Media from Canadian Mennonite University. He hopes to combine his loves of sports and storytelling to find a career in sports media. In the summer, Brian spends his time writing baseball for the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Winnipeg Sun.

Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers Nets Hat Trick in 6-2 Win Over Blue Jackets

Brian Finlayson | November 1, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets (10-1-0) remained undefeated on the road, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-4-1) in a fairly lopsided contest in the Ohio capital. A Nikolaj Ehlers hat trick helped…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Flames’ Captain Mikael Backlund Appears in 1,000th Career Game

Brian Finlayson | November 1, 2024

Long-time Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund reached a significant milestone on Friday night (Nov. 1) against the New Jersey Devils, suiting up for his 1000th career NHL game. The C…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News

Winnipeg Jets Notebook: Bouncing Back After First Loss & Kyle Connor’s Hot Start

Brian Finlayson | October 31, 2024

After 10 games, the Winnipeg Jets remain atop the NHL standings even after dropping their first game of the season. At this point, everyone just feels like they’re along for…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Jets Game Notes: First Loss of the Season as They Drop Wild One to Maple Leafs

Brian Finlayson | October 29, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets’ historic run to start the season has officially come to an end as they fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Monday night. The Jets fell…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets

Manitoba Moose Split Home Opening Series with Rockford IceHogs

Brian Finlayson | October 28, 2024

The Manitoba Moose wrapped up their first home series of the season, splitting their two-game set with the Rockford IceHogs. The Moose opened their home section of the American Hockey…

Categories Manitoba Moose, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets Notebook: 6-0-0 Start, Hellebuyck Dominance & Depth Scoring

Brian Finlayson | October 23, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets are off to their first-ever 6-0-0 start in franchise history, so it goes without saying that there’s a lot going right. After their 3-2 win over the…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Manitoba Moose Taking Opening-Weekend Sweep Into Series vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Brian Finlayson | October 17, 2024

The Manitoba Moose kicked off the 2024-25 American Hockey League (AHL) season with a weekend sweep of the Iowa Wild on Oct. 12 and 13, winning 6-4 and 3-2. The…

Categories Jets Prospects, Manitoba Moose, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets Youth Poised for Big Seasons with AHL Manitoba

Brian Finlayson | October 10, 2024

With the Winnipeg Jets finalizing their roster on Oct. 7, clarity was provided on which prospects, if any, would be given the chance to play on the opening night roster.…

Categories Jets Prospects, Manitoba Moose, Winnipeg Jets

Jets’ Elias Salomonsson Making Case for Team’s Final Defensive Spot

Brian Finlayson | October 2, 2024

There is very little evidence that the Winnipeg Jets prefer to develop their prospects in the NHL, and even less evidence to say a player can step right into their…

Categories Jets Prospects, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets’ Latest Camp Cuts Include Barlow & Yager

Brian Finlayson | September 29, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets announced Sunday that they have trimmed their training camp roster by five players, bringing their overall player total to 36. That number, which does include the injured…

Categories Jets Prospects, Manitoba Moose, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Jets Sign Perfetti to Two-Year, $6.5 Million Contract

Brian Finlayson | September 24, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets and Cole Perfetti have finally come to an agreement on a two-year bridge contract worth $6.5 million ($3.25 average annual value). The deal comes after months of…

Categories NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Jets’ Success Could Be Impacted by Manitoba Moose Talent & Depth

Brian Finlayson | September 17, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets just wrapped up their annual Young Stars tournament, putting us one step closer to the end of the offseason and the beginning of the NHL season. The…

Categories Jets Prospects, Winnipeg Jets
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