Winnipeg Sun Oct 18, 2019
BILLECK: Numbers tell an ugly tale for Jets, but is it that bad?
After most games as you enter the Winnipeg Jets’ dressing room, across the large, square room stands Blake Wheeler, the team’s captain. As cameramen and reporters rush to assemble around bim, Wheeler stands, often with both hands on his hips and a deadpanned look in his eye as he awaits the first question At some […]
Winnipeg Sun Oct 11, 2019
JETS GAME DAY: Jets take on another winless division foe in Chicago
Winnipeg Jets (3-2) at Chicago Blackhawks (0-2) Saturday, 6 p.m., United Center. TV: Sportsnet-1. Radio: TSN 1290 THE BIG MATCHUP Jets top line vs Hawks D The Jets’ No. 1 unit unit is buzzing, Patrik Laine leading the way with 10 points, Mark Schiefele right behind with eight and Blake Wheeler tied for the team […]
Sportsnet.ca Oct 10, 2019
Unburdened by contract talks, Laine excelling on Jets’ top line
Jets forward Patrik Laine told reporters on Thursday about his experience playing alongside Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler, without the burden of contract talks. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Winnipeg Sun Oct 9, 2019
JETS GAME DAY: Jets welcome winless Wild for home opener
Minnesota Wild (0-2-0) at Winnipeg Jets (2-2-0) Thursday, 7 p.m. CT, BellMTS Place. TV: TSN3, Radio: TSN 1290 THE BIG MATCHUP Jets top line vs. Wild top d-pairing Winnipeg’s top line of Patrik Laine, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler combined for six points against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-1 win on Tuesday. The Penguins […]
Winnipeg Sun Oct 5, 2019
JETS GAMEDAY: Jets high-powered offence will get test from Islanders stingy defence
Winnipeg Jets (1-1-0) at New York Islanders (0-1-0) Sunday, 6 p.m. CT, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. TV: Sportsnet, Radio: TSN 1290 THE BIG MATCHUP Jets C Mark Scheifele vs. Islanders C Mathew Barzal The Jets have received scoring from three lines and the defence through two games, but Scheifele’s line, with Blake Wheeler and Nikolaj […]
The Hockey Writers Oct 5, 2019
Heinola Not the First Jet to Hit Scoresheet in NHL Debut
Ville Heinola had a nice debut under Broadway’s bright lights. On Oct. 3 at Madison Square Garden, the Winnipeg Jets’ 2019 first-round selection recorded his first point in his first NHL appearance, hitting Nikolaj Ehlers with an outlet pass who, in turn, set up Blake Wheeler for a cross-slot tap in. With the secondary assist, […] The post Heinola Not the First Jet to Hit Scoresheet in NHL Debut appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Winnipeg Sun Oct 4, 2019
Jets storm back from four goals down to beat Devils in shootout thriller
NEWARK, N.J. — In a game in which his team staged a furious rally to erase a four-goal deficit and tie the score in the third period, Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler had the winning goal on his stick three times. With the net wide open and only a few ticks on the clock left […]
The Hockey Writers Oct 4, 2019
Jets Rally from 4-Goal Deficit, Spoil Devils’ Hughes Debut
NEWARK, N.J. — Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler scored shootout goals and the Winnipeg Jets spoiled the debut of No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes by rallying from a 4-0 deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Friday night. Dmitry Kulikov, Jack Roslovic... The post Jets Rally from 4-Goal Deficit, Spoil Devils’ Hughes Debut appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
CBC News Oct 4, 2019
Jets rally from 4-goal deficit to stun Devils for 1st win of season
Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler scored shootout goals and the Winnipeg Jets spoiled the debut of No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes by rallying from a 4-0 deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Friday night.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 4, 2019
Jets rally from four-goal deficit to beat Devils in shootout
Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler scored shootout goals and the Winnipeg Jets spoiled the debut of No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes by rallying from a 4-0 deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Friday night. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 4, 2019
Kyle Connor, Blake Wheeler undress MacKenzie Blackwood to win in shootout
Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler seal the four goal comeback for the Winnipeg Jets but putting the moves on MacKenzie Blackwood in the shootout. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Winnipeg Sun Oct 3, 2019
JETS GAME DAY: Jets will get good look at first overall pick Jack Hughes and old friend P.K. Subban on Friday
Winnipeg Jets (?-?-?) at New Jersey Devils (0-0-0) Friday, 6 p.m. CT, Prudential Center. TV: TSN3, Radio: TSN 1290 THE BIG MATCHUP Blake Wheeler vs. P.K. Subban It’s an in-game rivalry that reached its heights during the playoff series between the Jets and Nashville Predators in 2018. Subban is now in the Eastern Conference with […]
Sportsnet.ca Oct 3, 2019
Trouba scores against former team & Jets answer 9 seconds later
Jacob Trouba scored against his former team to give the Rangers a 3-2 lead, but the Jets answered just nine seconds later with a tally from Blake Wheeler. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Sep 23, 2019
Blake Wheeler, Jets Beat Flames 4-1
WINNIPEG — Blake Wheeler had a goal and one assist as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 in exhibition play Sunday. Wheeler and Joone Luoto had third-period goals 72 seconds apart while Jack Roslovic scored 50 seconds into the game.... The post Blake Wheeler, Jets Beat Flames 4-1 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
CBC News Sep 22, 2019
Jets burn Flames with dominant final frame
Blake Wheeler had a goal and one assist as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 in exhibition play Sunday.
