Winnipeg’s biggest sports fan is heading to the big game this weekend in Calgary.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are flying Dancing Gabe to the Grey Cup to watch his beloved hometown team take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Wesmen’s ‘Weekend of Giving’ Campaign Sharing Student-Athlete Stories
A new fundraising campaign is telling the stories of University of Winnipeg Wesmen student-athletes in a video series.
The videos are a part of the upcoming Weekend of Giving campaign (November 28-30), where the Wesmen will be accepting donations to aid current and future student-athletes through the Wesmen Scholarship Fund.
Jets Toy Drive Gearing Up for Christmas Season
Hockey fans, round up those toy donations!
The Winnipeg Jets are gearing up for the team’s annual toy drive in support of the Christmas Cheer Board.
Winnipeg Goldeyes Begin 2020 Season on the Road May 19
The Winnipeg Goldeyes will open their 2020 season on May 19 with a six-game road trip.
The Fish face the Cleburne Railroaders and Texas AirHogs in three games each before returning home to Shaw Park on May 26 to meet the defending champion St. Paul Saints.
Jets’ Little Receives 25-30 Stitches After Puck to the Head
Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little received 25-30 stitches Tuesday night after being struck in the head by a puck at Bell MTS Place.
“During the third period of last night’s game versus the New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little was struck near the ear by a shot. Before the completion of the game, Little was transported to St. Boniface Hospital where he received 25-30 stitches to close a laceration,” the team said in a statement.
Goldeyes Sign Rookie Pitcher Andrew Vernon
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed pitcher Andrew Vernon for the 2020 season.
Vernon was 4-2 with two saves and a 2.95 ERA in 31 relief appearances last season for the Frontier League’s River City Rascals.
‘It’s Just Dirty’: NHL Players Slam Winnipeg as Most Dreaded Road City
NHL players dish on their least favourite cities to visit on the road
A new poll that surveyed NHL players anonymously likely won’t be included in any future tourism materials for the city of Winnipeg.
ESPN’s NHL Player Confidential asked approximately 50 NHL players for their take on a range of topics, including their most dreaded road city to visit.
Goldeyes Hire New Hitting Coach Kash Beauchamp
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have hired Kash Beauchamp as the team’s new hitting coach.
The former player, coach, and manager recently served as hitting coach for the Atlantic League’s Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Seven, Dynasty Bobcats Team
Seven athletes and one team were inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
During a 40th-anniversary induction dinner and ceremony, a crowd of more than 500 people gathered at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg for the special event.
Goldeyes Re-Sign Pitcher Capellan as First Contract for 2020
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed right-handed pitcher Victor Capellan as the club’s first contract for the 2020 season.
Capellan was 1-1 with a 3.16 ERA in 2019, finishing second in the American Association with 27 saves and tied for second with 46 appearances. In 42.2 innings pitched, Capellan struck out 53 while allowing just 13 walks and two home runs.
