Capellan Makes History in Series Win Over Saints

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WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (28-20) won the rubbermatch of their five-game set against St. Paul Monday night with a 7-6 win over the Saints on a history-making night at Shaw Park. Winnipeg took a 6-1 lead into the fifth inning, but the Saints battled back and the Goldeyes had to hold on for the…

Winnipeg Goldeyes Hang on For 9-7 Win

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SIOUX CITY – The Winnipeg Goldeyes picked up their 23rd win of the season in a back-and-forth affair in Sioux City on Thursday night, hanging on for a 9-7 win over the Explorers at Lewis and Clark Park. Winnipeg (23-14) scored four runs in the first inning, had an 8-1 lead in the top of…

Goldeyes End Seven-Game Road Trip With Loss to Railroaders

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CLEBURNE, TX – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (5-2) wrapped up their seven-game season-opening road trip with an 8-4 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders on Wednesday afternoon at the Depot at Cleburne Station. A five-run bottom of the fourth for Cleburne proved to be too much to overcome for Winnipeg as the Railroaders avoided the series sweep…

Airhogs Avoid Sweep, Hand Goldeyes First Loss of Season

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GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season Sunday afternoon, falling 6-4 to the Texas Airhogs. After the Goldeyes tied the game at four in the top of the seventh inning, the Airhogs answered in the bottom of the inning, loading the bases before Stewart Ijames hit a…

Former Jets Goaltender Continues to be Fan Favourite

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Imagine going into Tim Horton’s and getting a chance to order a double-double and talk to Tim Horton. Or imagine going to Wayne Gretzky’s restaurant and getting to sit and have dinner with the Great One. Or imagine going into Joe Daley’s Sports and Framing and getting an opportunity to visit with one of the…

Connor Scores in Third Straight Game as Jets Down Kings

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The Winnipeg Jets got off to a great start on home ice, knocking off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in the club’s home-opener in front of a sold-out crowd at Bell MTS Place. The Jets were looking to rebound after a 5-1 drubbing from the Dallas Stars Saturday night, and they did just that, dominating…

Hellebuyck Sensational as Jets Down Blues

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Patrik Laine scored the first goal of the season for the Winnipeg Jets, and Connor Hellebuyck was sensational in his first game as the Jets dropped the St. Louis Blues 5-1 in the season opener for both clubs. Hellebuyck finished the night with 41 saves, as the Vezina Trophy finalist looked in mid-season form making…

Winnipeg Wins Game Loses Bighill, Demski & Harris

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WINNIPEG – It wasn’t technically a must-win for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night, but it was a must-win for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Friday night. On a four-game losing streak, the Bombers were coming off a bye week and about to face the last-place Montreal Alouettes. A win, and they would…

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Lose Fourth Straight

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WINNIPEG – Coming into the 15th edition of Banjo Bowl weekend, Winnipeg Blue Bomber fans, players, coaches, and Matt Nichols himself knew his leash was getting shorter after three consecutive poor performances, and that leash had to be used after a disastrous first half by the Bomber starting pivot, who threw three interceptions – two…

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Lose 3rd straight

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers Jekyll and Hyde season veered it’s ugly head once again on Sunday afternoon, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders took advantage as they picked up their third win in a row with a 31-23 win in the annual Labour Day Classic in Regina. It was an impressive and dominant first half for the…