Eric McKelvie
Eric is a postgraduate public relations student at Humber College. Prior to that he obtained a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of Windsor. He covers the Winnipeg Jets for The Hockey Writers and is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report.
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Winnipeg Jets: Storylines to Watch in the Playoff Push
February 16th, 2015 The dust has settled in Winnipeg after the Jets' blockbuster deal that shipped Evander Kane to the Buffalo Sabres. Drew Stafford and Tyler Myers have each played two games with the Jets and while it's still too early to judge their performance, they have added to the storylines building around the team. Tyler Myers Tyler Myers...
What Areas Do the Winnipeg Jets Need to Improve In?
February 8th, 2015 The Winnipeg Jets are sliding fast. They have lost six straight games, the first four by at least two goals while the latest two defeats have come after regulation. It's time to forget about Evander Kane and that situation for now, as the young power forward will be sidelined for 4-6 months after he undergoes shoulder...
Halischuk Out, Hutchinson In For Now For Jets
January 31st, 2015 Don't like teams that give up five goals? Well, that's the Winnipeg Jets way of late. The second half of the season is in full swing for the Jets. After back-to-back losses to Eastern Conference opponents in which they allowed five goals in each a game, the Jets allowed another five and scored just two against the Dallas Stars....
Dustin Byfuglien Isn't the Winnipeg Jets Only Star
January 25th, 2015 Dustin Byfuglien may be the Winnipeg Jets standout at the All-Star game in Columbus, but there have been no shortage of great performances in Winnipeg this season. For the first time since moving north of the border, the Jets are clearly exceeding expectations at the midway point of the season. This is due in part to the entire team...
Winnipeg Jets: Who Do They Think They Are?
January 17th, 2015 How dare they? The Winnipeg Jets have done it again. For the third consecutive time this season they have defeated the Chicago Blackhawks. In regulation. At the United Center in Chicago. These are impressive, important wins and to many they are surprising. 3 Wins in Chicago How have they done it? Well, the first game was a physical...
Injured Jets and Golden Prospects
January 8th, 2015 The Winnipeg Jets had a plethora of prospects participate in the 2015 World Junior Hockey Championship. It was perhaps the best group of prospects of any of the 30 NHL teams. Most notable were the three players that captured gold with Canada, Nic Petan, Josh Morrissey and Eric Comrie. Petan lit up the tournament with his speed and...