Jeremy Wiebe
I share season tickets for the Winnipeg Jets since their return to the Manitoba capital in 2011. I have written about the Jets since 2011 on various sites.
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Top 5 Cinderella Teams In NHL History
August 10th, 2017 This article was originally posted in August, 2014. Everyone loves an underdog. It's not hard to see why. An individual or a team that overcomes the odds with a plucky heart and determined spirit always seems to capture the imagination of the masses. Sports are filled with teams like this, and hockey may have more than any other...
Will The MTS Centre Be Home Sweet Home For Jets?
March 16th, 2015 There has been no shortage of drama for the Winnipeg Jets this season. From the injuries to Dustin Byfuglien's conversion from third line forward to all-star defenceman, to the Evander Kane saga and eventual blockbuster trade to the battle for an elusive yet coveted playoff spot, the Jets have weathered every storm so far. Currently,...
Jets Are Ready For Playoff Push
March 2nd, 2015 It had been a busy three weeks for Kevin Cheveldayoff. The Winnipeg Jets general manager had transformed himself from a hesitant participant in the trade front, to an active dealer. Granted, the big trade was forced upon him but Chevy finally started to make moves for the present, rather than stick with the tired "draft and develop"...
Did Blockbuster Trade Help Jets?
February 11th, 2015 Since the franchise arrived from Atlanta in 2011, the Winnipeg Jets have stayed quiet on the trade front. General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff remained firm in the draft and develop formula, refusing to sacrifice the future for the present. Jets fans were getting impatient with Chevy over the lack of activity. Cheveldayoff made up for it...
Time For Kane And Jets To Part Ways
February 5th, 2015 There is no denying Evander Kane's talent. There is no denying Evander Kane's work ethic on the ice. There is also, no denying Evander Kane's off-ice issues. In a recent game in Vancouver, Jets head coach Paul Maurice made Kane a healthy scratch in his hometown. This, while the Jets are in the midst of a four-game losing streak...
Jets Can't Press Panic Button
February 2nd, 2015 Going into the All-Star break, things were looking rosy for the Winnipeg Jets. A five game winning streak had Paul Maurice's crew sitting comfortably in a playoff position. Fans were making plans for the spring which included a debate on whether to bring back the white-out, a tradition dating back to the previous incarnation of the gone...
