Scheifele Scores Again, Canada Advances to Semis with Win Over Russia

Even though he was responsible for a give-a-way that the Russians took full advantage of, Mark Scheifele first scored one of his own on the power play to give Canada an early 2-0 lead and this years Canadian contingent at the IIHF World Under 20 Hockey Championship.  They will now face the winner of the Switzerland-USA quarter-final game.

Trouba Scores for United States as Canada Downs U.S.

Even though he did his hard-hitting best and helped to cut his teams deficit to one by scoring late in the third period,  United States defenseman and 2012 Winnipeg Jets first-round pick Jacob Trouba and his fellow Americans fell to Team Canada 2-1 on Sunday morning in Ufa, Russia.

Scheifele Leads Canada Over Slovakia

Once again Mark Scheifele has shown why the Winnipeg Jets made him their 2011 first-round selection.
With Canada down 2-0 and short-handed twice by two men, including two 10-minute misconduct penalties that left Canada short on forwards,Scheifele took it upon himself to step up and lead Canada to a 6-3 win.

Meanwhile, in the USA/Russia game, Jets 2012 first-round draft-pick Jacob Trouba scored a power-play goal for the Americans in a losing effort.

Favourite Moments of 2012

Ever since the return of the Winnipeg Jets last year, I've been wanting to create a "favourite moments" collage.  I know it's a little late in coming (with several videos instead of a highlight reel on one)
Here are the best moments of the 2011-2012 Winnipeg Jets, in no particular order.





Or this video package I found o YouTube. Some of the same plays, but in a better, condensed video.

Scheifele Knots Two as Canada's Juniors Down Germany

As expected, Canada's world junior hockey team defeated Team Germany with authority on Boxing Day in the opening game of the 2013 World Junior Hockey Championship by a score of 9-3.  The Jets Mark Scheifele scored twice, including a short-handed tally, and the Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins dominated the German team with a five-point night.

TSN has the details.

Hawerchuck Sees Big Things for Scheifele at WJC

Barrie Colts Head Coach and Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuck is big on his star and Jets 2011 first-round draft pick Mark Scheifele and sees him being a major contributor at next months IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ufa, Russia.

Keeping an Eye on the Prospects

Ever since the relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg, writers and fans have had a keen interest in the players that will make up the future of the Winnipeg Jets.  Some, like center Mark Scheifele's moves around the Ontario Hockey League, American Hockey League and Team Canada's junior ranks, have been well documented, while others have been somewhat exposed to the limelight such as Ivan Telegin.

 The Hockey Future website seems to think the future of the Jets is in good hands, with a piece entitled, "Rebuild Continues to Go Well for the Winnipeg Jets."

Schiefele, Trouba Off to Russia

Top Winnipeg Jets draft selection and prospect Mark Scheifele has made the Canadian World Junior team in his quest for another shot at a gold medal.  Meanwhile the Jets 2012 first round pick Jacob Trouba has also been invited to his respective national team camp for the United States.  He is expected to make the team.

Noel Waiting to Go

While using his free time this locked-out NHL season working with pee-wee and bantam teams, Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Claude Noel can't wait to get going as soon (and if) the NHL lock out ends.

Stuart Signs with Everblades of ECHL

Fed up with daily skating at the MTS Iceplex and wanting to play in actual competitive, meaningful games, Winnipeg Jets defenseman Mark Stuart has signed with the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League.

Chipman Earns Repect

In a very short while, Winnipeg Jets co-owner and True North Sports & Entertainment CEO Mark Chipman has gained respect of the National Hockey League's Board of Governors very quickly it would seem.  It's no surprise though.  Chipman's patience, humility, influence and intelligence got him where he is today.  A successful business and family man.  Those very virtues listed above, through time diligence also got Chipman TNSE the MTS Centre built.  It  got him the experience and know-how as a professional hockey team owner that gave him multiple Executive of the Year awards in the American Hockey League, franchise financial success and respect and admiration from other owners in the league, including AHL league commissioner Dave Andrews; which ultimately led Chipman, TNSE and the city of Winnipeg back to the NHL.

The owners like Chipman.  His players do too.  Is there any mystery then as to why he was selected to be one of six owners to sit down and talk to the players to try and bring some major progress to the CBA negotiations?  There shouldn't be.

The Winnipeg Free Press's Gary Lawless has a article on Chipman's new found stature in the NHL.

Don't be surprised before too long, when the Jets have great success both on and off the ice and Chipman is the talk of the NHL in terms of being a league power broker and whiz kid.  Heck, he may even be added to the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame under the builders category on the walls of his own building in downtown Winnipeg while he still actively owns the team.

Chipman To Be One of Six NHL Owners to Meet with Players

Winnipeg Jets co-owner and True North Sports & Entertainment CEO (and some would say savior) Mark Chipman has been selected by the NHL Board of Governors to be one of six owners to meet with six of the NHL players.  The confident, yet quiet and humble Chipman will certainly be a welcomed presence at the negotiating table, as his laid-back demeanor will certainly be a soothing alternative to the contentious atmosphere between the two sides thus far.

This comes as a welcomed surprise by Jets players.

Scheifele Only Jet Prospect Invited to WJC

Winnipeg Jets 2.0 first-ever draft pick (first round, seventh overall) Mark Scheifele is the only prospect of the club that has been invited to camp of the 2013 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

Jets Value Skyrockets

according to a new report by Forbes Magazine, the Winnipeg Jets are the 20th most valuable team in the National Hockey League when it comes to "hockey related revenue" (HRR) which is the difference between teams that draw their revenue that don't recieve help from a co-tenant in their current arenas such as those who share a National Basketball Association team.

Because of merchandising sales, corporate support, sold-out games every night and owing their own venue (ensuring all revenue of said venue including, parking, and concession that the Jets 1.0 didn't receive due to the greedy Winnipeg Enterprises that took all revenue-save for ticket sales-from the Jets and old Winnipeg Arena)