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The Ground Control Podcast is the official podcast of the Winnipeg Jets and hosted by JetsTV. Join Host and Jamie Thomas Reporter Mitchell Clinton Tyler Esquivel and special guests as they discuss all things surrounding your Winnipeg Jets. Each week, JetsTV will explore intriguing storylines and giv…

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    Preparing for the playoffs with Colin Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 16:42


    In the regular season finale of GROUND CONTROL, our guest is defenceman Colin Miller!Fresh off clinching a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, Millsy sat down with host Jamie Thomas to chat about growing up in the Soo, what it's like to become a dad during the season, and ramping up for the playoffs!Can you guess which three sports Miller excelled at in High School?Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    What's it like being traded twice in 24 hours with Luke Schenn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 25:28


    The newest member of the Winnipeg Jets — Luke Schenn — joins us this week on GROUND CONTROL.A whirlwind week sent Schenn and his family from the Nashville Predators to the Pittsburgh Penguins before finally joining the Jets. With a few practices and a pair of games under his belt, Schenner sat down with host Jamie Thomas to share stories from throughout his career, his love for his family, and more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    80's hockey memories with Pokey Reddick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 21:42


    Winnipeg Jets 1.0 fan favourite Eldon "Pokey" Reddick was recently back in town to cheer on the team, so he joined our on GROUND CONTROL for a trip down memory lane!Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Pokey on his love of Winnipeg, and so much more.Plus some memorable stories on being an NHL goaltender in an era where goals were being scored at a level never seen before or since!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Riding the roller coaster with Dylan DeMelo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 20:29


    Hockey brings a lot of emotional highs and lows, but Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo has learned how to handle that ride in his pro hockey career.With only one game to go before the break, we brought DeMelo as our guest on GROUND CONTROL to bring insight on life as a Winnipeg Jet on and off the ice!Host Jamie Thomas and Dems open the show with a discussion on learning to be a professional in the first few years playing in the National Hockey League, coaches that made an impact on him, and more.Plus he's got great stories to share on balancing life as a parent and a hockey player, and sharing his love for hockey with his sons.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Dylan Samberg explains the worst places to block a shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 19:30


    This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg is our guest on the pod!With Sammy recently returning to the ice following a foot injury, we peppered him with questions about blocking shots, his larger role this season, and more.Plus, he's got great stories to share with host Jamie Thomas on growing up in Hermantown, the Mom's Trip, and the perks of marrying a dentist!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Growing up in a hockey family with Vladislav Namestnikov!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 16:08


    This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov joins us!With the Jets soaring to first place in the NHL at the holiday break, Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Vladdy on what has made the team so successfully this year. We also get exclusive insight from Vlad on his line mates, the power play, and so much more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Taste testing strange jelly beans with Eric Comrie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 19:56


    This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie joins us!Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Coms on Comrie family power rankings, fanboy-ing Connor Hellebuyck, and much more! Plus Coms showcases his football knowledge while blind ranking wide receivers for a video on our TikTok.Stay tuned until the end when we challenge Coms to try some strange jelly bean flavours!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    That's a paddle-ing, with Nino Niederreiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 17:40


    One-third of the best third line in hockey joins us on GROUND CONTROL this week: Nino Niederreiter!Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with the Swiss star on his love for his linemates, how the team continues to learn, and so much more!Nino also has stories to share from his first life experiences in North America with the Portland Winterhawks, and his hometown Chur.Plus tune in for the story of his passion project, growing the game of Paddle back home in Switzerland!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Eating well, training hard, and smiling with Gabriel Vilardi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 20:43


    Eat well, train hard, smile!Now in his second season in Winnipeg, Gabriel Vilardi is off to a great start to the season with linemates Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, as their chemistry has helped propel the team to a 15-2-0 record!This week on GROUND CONTROL, G gives us the inside scoop on why he added dark chocolate to his game day diet this year. Host Jamie Thomas also looks back on junior hockey memories from his time in Windsor (Memorial Cup Champion, not a big deal) and his hometown Kingston Frontenacs.Plus tune in for story on his love of Inter Milan, his new puppy, and much more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    What does it mean to retire as a Jet? with Bryan Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 11:32


    In a special edition of GROUND CONTROL, enjoy an exclusive one-on-one interview with Jets alumni Bryan Little!On October 20th, Bryan Little signed a one-day contract with the team to officially retire from the NHL as a member of the Winnipeg Jets.Little, the Atlanta Thrashers' first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2006 NHL Draft, played all of his 843 NHL games as a member of the Thrashers/Jets organization and recorded 521 points (217G, 304A) and 293 penalty minutes. He ranks in the top-five in franchise history in games played (2nd: 843), goals (5th: 217), assists (3rd: 304), and points (4th: 521). Little also represented Canada internationally on several occasions, winning gold at the 2007 World Junior Championships.Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Litts on his career, how he spends time in his retirement, fun memories with his teammates, and so much more!Make sure to subscribe for new episodes of GROUND CONTROL, dropping on the 1st and 15th of every month.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    What's it like owning a restaurant? with Josh Morrissey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 24:57


    What's it like owning a restaurant? Hear from Josh Morrissey, star defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets as he takes us behind-the-scenes at THE 44, a delicious restaurant at Hargrave Street Market in Winnipeg!Where the kitchen meets the blue line. Josh Morrissey X Academy Hospitality bring you a playoff menu set to satiate. We also go in-depth with JMo and host Jamie Thomas on all things Jets so far this season, reflecting on the impact teammate Bryan Little had on his career, and so much more!Make sure to subscribe for new episodes of GROUND CONTROL, dropping on the 1st and 15th of every month.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    NHL offseason insights with Mark Chipman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 23:39


    What makes a good leader? Hear from Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman, TNSE, as he reflects on the core of Adam Lowry, Mark Scheifele, and Josh Morrissey growing into their current leadership roles. Mark and host Jamie Thomas also go in-depth with behind-the-scenes insight on off-season moves in Winnipeg, the current format of the NHL Draft, and much more.This episode marks the season premiere of GROUND CONTROL for the 2024-25 season! Subscribe for new episodes dropping on the 1st and 15th of every month.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Draft Preview with Paul Edmonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 18:09


    We're ready for the DRAFT in Las Vegas!Jaime Thomas and Paul Edmonds bring you all the reaction and analysis leading up to the big day at Sphere.To open the show, we take a look at the Jets' hirings' of Dean Chynoweth and Davis Payne and their potential impact on the incoming roster.There's also a number of young talent from Manitoba looking to hear their name called on Draft Day. Dawson Cowan, Clarke Caswell, Luke Mistelbacher, Josh Fluker and Gavin Hodnett are all eligible to be picked this year, and Paul & Jamie bring you insight on each player!What are you looking forward to seeing at the Draft? Paul shares his takes to wrap the show.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Life as an NHL EBUG with Jason Kasdorf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 22:16


    As excitement builds for the NHL Draft in Vegas next week, Jamie Thomas sat down with Jason Kasdorf for the inside scoop on what the Draft is really like for prospects.Jump right in as we go in-depth on Jason's draft year in 2010-11 playing in the MJHL, and eventually getting drafted by his hometown team in the 6th round — plus details on the draft process and memories from the thrilling moment he was picked.Make sure to stay tuned for never-before-told stories on Jason's current role with the team as a practice goaltender!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Wrapping up the season with Paul Edmonds and Mitch Clinton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 21:39


    In the final GROUND CONTROL episode of the 2023-24 season, 680 CJOB's Paul Edmonds and Mitchell Clinton join us on the pod!JT, Paul, and Mitch have an roundtable discussion to bring you analysis of all the key topics following the end of the Jets' season.We start the show with the breaking news of Rick Bowness' retirement following 38 seasons behind an NHL bench. The trio also share their thoughts on Adam Lowry's first season as Captain of the Winnipeg Jets, the locker room's admiration and respect for Bones, and so much more!Thank you for listening to GROUND CONTROL all season long, and we'll be back later this off-season to bring you insight and analysis following the latest Jets news.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Round One | Game Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 27:09


    Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the stage for a crucial Game Five matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche.Jamie and Sara have all the info from morning skate, hear from Jets forward Mark Scheifele, and more great prizes are given away!All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Round One | Game Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 33:07


    Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they start your morning off right ahead of the Game Four matinee matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche.Sara has updates from Denver and chats with Mason Appleton about his routine for early games.All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Round One | Game Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 32:06


    Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they get you set for a late 9PM Game Three matchup between the Jets and the Avalanche tonight in Colorado.Sara brings us news from the morning skate in Denver, as well as a one-on-one discussion with playoff veteran Brenden Dillon.All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Ground Control LIVE | Round One - Game Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 29:03


    Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky recap the rollercoaster that was Game One of this opening round series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalanche.There's lots to discuss leading up to Game Two tonight including what both teams are focussing on heading into the game, as well as the international attention that the Game One Whiteout brought to Winnipeg.All that and more on this Game Two edition of Ground Control LIVE!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Ground Control LIVE | Round One - Game One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 31:41


    Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the scene for the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs here in Winnipeg, with the visiting Colorado Avalanche taking on a whiteout-powered Winnipeg Jets in the opening round.Jamie and Sara discuss the storylines heading into Game One, hear from Jets Defenceman Dylan DeMelo, and react to questions and comments from fans.Make sure to catch Ground Control LIVE every gameday this postseason on YouTube and Facebook!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Coaching in the Cup Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 28:32


    This week on Ground Control, Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel joins us on the pod!Arnie has a ton of NHL postseason experience, starting with the whiteout as a member of the Winnipeg Jets in the 1981-82 season, and all the way to the Stanley Cup Final on the coaching staff with the New York Rangers in 2014.JT and Arnie chat on the Jets regular season, excitement and pride for the Winnipeg Whiteout, and so much more!Before the interview, JT is joined by Tyler Esquivel to go in-depth on the seven game heater the Jets are currently on, plus a quick playoff preview!This is the final regular season edition of GROUND CONTROL — next week when the playoffs begin, we will shift to a live format on YouTube!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Return of the Whiteout with Andrew Ladd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 29:47


    This week on Ground Control, we catchup with Winnipeg Jets alumnus and former captain, Andrew Ladd!With the Whiteout about to return to Winnipeg for another spring, we reminisced about the time Ladd led the the team to their first trip to the postseason in 2015.Host Jamie Thomas also chats with Ladd in-depth on his Stanley Cup rings, life as a retired hockey played, and of course — we had to ask about Buff.Before the interview, JT is joined by guest host Sara Orlesky to chat about Connor Hellebuyck stealing wins for the Jets right before the playoffs, plus excitement for another edition of the Whiteout.Sara also tells us more about the RUNWAY behind-the-scenes documentary that has aired all season long. The series has been nominated for a Webby Award! You can vote for us to win at: https://wpgjets.co/vote-webby Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 27:17


    Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt joins us this week on Ground Control!It's been almost a year since Schmidty and his wife became parents for the first time, so fellow dad Jamie Thomas sat down with him to discuss the joys of parenting.Nate also has plenty of great stories to share on his time working at gas stations in his home state, plus much more!Before the interview, JT and Tyler Esquivel look back at the past week for the Jets, Cole Perfetti's thrilling performance against the Kings, plus the Jets inching closers towards clinching a playoff spot.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    From junior to the pros with Tyrel Bauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 29:09


    Cochrane, Alberta's Tyrel Bauer joins Cochrane, Alberta's Jamie Thomas this week on Ground Control!The two Albertans discuss Tyrel's season with the Manitoba Moose so far, his time with the Seattle Thunderbirds in junior, and his friendship with Matt Rempe.Before the interview, JT and Tyler Esquivel look back at the past week for the Jets, dissect the power play, and take a closer look at the standings race with only 10 games to go in the regular season.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Off-road camping with Alex Iafallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 22:56


    With the Jets in the middle of their longest road trip of the year, forward Alex Iafallo joins us this week on Ground Control. Jamie Thomas asks Iafallo about being reunited with former Kings teammate Tyler Toffoli, his love for the outdoors and have Neal Pionk and Dominic Toninato changed much since their days in college. Before that interview, Jamie and Tyler go over the teams huge win in New York, Mark Scheifele's part in the teams success and more. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Making trades with Kevin Cheveldayoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 33:53


    With the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff joins us this week on Ground Control! Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Chevy on each trade acquisition this season, stories from his very first day on the job, and so much more.Before the interview, JT and Tyler Esquivel look back at the recent pair of games against Vancouver and Washington, plus the double debuts for Tyler Toffoli and Colin Miller.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Tailed by a camera crew with Morgan Barron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 29:25


    Morgan Barron joins us this week on Ground Control! The product of Halifax, Nova Scotia chats with Jamie Thomas on his journey to the NHL, the attention surrounding his cut in the playoffs last spring, and much more.In the opening segment, JT and Tyler Esquivel are once again forced to discuss the elite abilities of Josh Morrissey, following a big week which ended with JMo being named 3rd Star of the Week across the NHL.Tyler was also recently named a nominee for the Best Radio/Podcast Host by the Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards. You can vote for him to win at wnla.ca/vote-now/Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Does Laurent Brossoit show off his Stanley Cup ring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 23:20


    This week on Ground Control, Jets goaltender and Stanley Cup champion Laurent Brossoit chats with Jamie Thomas.The duo touch on how LB feels his career is just beginning, getting the chance to return to Winnipeg, and some fun questions like which Jet he dislikes conceding goals to. But first, JT and Tyler Esquivel go in-depth on the elite abilities of Josh Morrissey & Kyle Connor, react to recent games, and more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Playing hockey in Hollywood with Rasmus Kupari

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 34:01


    This week on Ground Control, the Power Play is so back. Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel go in-depth on why special teams are clicking right now, plus rave about Laurent Brossoit's impact between the pipes.Our feature guest this week is Rasmus Kupari! In the midst of his first season in Winnipeg, he sat down to chat with JT about the similarities between his hometown and Winnipeg, getting acclimated with the team, and more!JT wraps up the show with Norva Riddell, Senior Vice President, Sales & Chief Revenue Officer at True North to chat about the ongoing 2024-25 season ticket campaign, excitement for playoff tickets, and much more.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Breaking the news with Darren Dreger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 36:22


    With the trade deadline quickly approaching, we invited TSN's Darren Dreger to join us and share stories from his decades working in hockey media! Jamie and Darren go in-depth on breaking trades, building trust, and a even a funny travel story.Jamie and Tyler also review your submissions of other trade deadline moves, plus go in-depth on the first set of games following the All-Star break.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Watching the Jets with alumnus Troy Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 39:26


    Former Winnipeg Jet and current Blackhawks analyst Troy Murray joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us his thoughts on what's impressed him about the Jets this season. Jamie Thomas also goes in depth with Troy about his time in Winnipeg as a Jet, his thoughts on the trade for Sean Monahan and Adam Lowry being named captain. JT and Tyler Esquivel will also give their thoughts on the Monahan deal and fans weigh in as well in the mailbag.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Draft Day memories with Colby Barlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 28:12


    Winnipeg Jets prospect Colby Barlow joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us about his season so far with the Owen Sound Attack!Jamie Thomas also goes in-depth with Colby on his memories from the 2023 Draft in Nashville, his first experiences on the ice with the Jets, and much more!With the All-Star break now in full swing, JT breaks down the most recent stretch of games with insight from Adam Lowry and Rick Bowness, while co-host Tyler Esquivel is away enjoying his vacation.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Growing up in the NHL with Ryan Bowness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 26:09


    Ryan Bowness, associate general manager of the Ottawa Senators joins us on the podcast this week to chat about his dad, Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness.Ryan tells us childhood memories growing up in Ottawa while his dad was head coach of the Senators, competing against Rick in the NHL today, and more.But first, hosts Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel discuss the end of some recent streaks, Kyle Connor heading to the All-Star Game, the power play, and more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Getting under opponents skin with Neal Pionk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 28:56


    Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk joins us for an interview this week! We go in-depth on his tight-knit relationship with his brothers, sharing the Mentors Trip with his dad, and much more.Plus, hosts Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel reflect on the most recent Jets homestand, the return of Kyle Connor, and other standout moments.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    The next Jets superstar with Craig Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 30:57


    TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show this week to discuss the Jets season flying under the radar so far, Dennis Beyak's final broadcast in Sweden, the best Jets prospects, and more!Plus, co-host Tyler Esquivel brings exclusive you tales from the undefeated Mentors Trip!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    GROUND CONTROL | Roommate stories with Cole Perfetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 35:43


    We're back for our first podcast of 2024!Cole Perfetti joins us in studio to chat about life with his roommate Dylan Samberg. He also recalls memories from his time in Saginaw, growing as an NHL player, and more.In the second half of the show, Brock McGillis (https://www.brockmcgillis.com/) joins Jamie to discuss the Culture Shift Tour.The duo chat on his origins as a goaltender in youth hockey, sharing his message with hockey teams across the country, and more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Catching up with Dennis Beyak

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 25:33


    The former voice of the Jets, Dennis Beyak join the podcast this week!Dennis still regularly watches as many Jets games as he can, and shares his insight into the 2023-24 roster that enters the Christmas break with a record of 20-9-3.The 2024 World Juniors will mark the finale of Dennis Beyak's tremendous broadcasting career. He goes in-depth with Jamie Thomas on his favourite memories broadcasting the tournament, plus some thoughts on what we might see this year!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    GROUND CONTROL | Reviewing Marvel Movies with Mark Scheifele

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 26:01


    Professional hockey player Mark Scheifele becomes a movie critic this week on Ground Control!Scheif goes in-depth on his thoughts after watching Loki Season 2, his love for his dog Oliver, and much more.Plus, Jets radio analyst (and Ground Control co-founder) Mitchell Clinton joins the show to chat with Jamie about the season so far!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    GROUND CONTROL | Playing Catan with Jeff Malott and Dean Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 36:51


    Manitoba Moose players Jeff Malott and Dean Stewart join Jamie Thomas this week on the podcast!The duo compete in a game of Catan with Jamie, while discussing their season, share insight on their teammates, behind the scenes on the Manitoba Moose holiday video, and much more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    GROUND CONTROL | Hurling Insults with Kevin Sawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 33:07


    Murat Ates of The Athletic joins us to start the show this week! Jamie and Murat chat about Nino Niederreiter's new contract, forging connections with athletes, and more.Then Kevin Sawyer from TSN joins us to chat about being an enforcer in the NHL, hilarious stories from his hockey career, and working Jets games with Dan Robertson and Dennis Beyak.Stay tuned for the end of the interview, for the first edition of Playground Insults — where Jamie and Kevin hurl insults at each other until someone laughs!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    GROUND CONTROL | Playing chess with Brad Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 31:19


    Future Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert is here for an in-depth interview!The extremely competitive Finn talked to Jamie Thomas about all the games he likes to play with and against his teammates, splitting his childhood between Finland and Canada, and so much more!Plus Tyler Esquivel makes his return to the show to chat about the Jets season and look ahead at the upcoming schedule.— — — — —Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Eating hot dogs with John Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 35:35


    Colour analyst John Garrett joins us this week on Ground Control!He talks about how was eating a hot dog during the game, got put in the net and he still had the hot dog tucked in his pads. Mustard and ketchup everywhere!That's just one of the many great stories he shares with us, plus Barry Karlenzig, the President of Pride Winnipeg, joins the show to reflect on our 2023 Pride Night.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Making the ultimate smoothie with Mason Appleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 27:20


    Winnipeg Jets forward Mason Appleton joins Ground Control this week! He's off to a hot start this season with 10 points in 14 games. We asked him about the ingredients he puts in his smoothie, his love for the Green Bay Packers, and more!Later in the show, Sara Orlesky returns to take us behind the scenes on all the behind the scenes content being created this season.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Life as an NHL Goaltender with Jamie McLennan and Trevor Kidd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 46:42


    A tandem of goaltenders this week on Ground Control! NHL goaltenders turned analysts Jamie McLennan and Trevor Kidd joined the show to talk about their worst injuries, analyzing the game, and more!You'll also hear some exclusive stories like McLennan sharing life behind the scenes at TSN, and Kidd looking back on meeting Richard Kiel (James Bond/Happy Gilmore) on a flight.— — — — — KEY MOMENTS00:00:00 Intro00:04:32 Jamie McLennan00:25:40 Trevor Kidd00:46:10 OutroDownload the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    The time I almost got fired, as told by Jay Onrait

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 39:09


    This week on Ground Control, TSN anchor Jay Onrait joins the show for some laughs with Jamie Thomas!We go in-depth with Jay to look back on his time on the A-Channel in Winnipeg, co-hosting of Olympic Morning alongside Beverly Thomson, and much more!Later in the program, The Athletic's Chris Johnston joins us to reflect on his new role, the NHL schedule, and more.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Carving pumpkins with Rutger McGroarty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 29:53


    This week on Ground Control — a current Jet + a future Jet!Adam Lowry joins the pod to highlight his work with the TOBA Centre, and being named the Jets captain. Later, we check-in with Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty to talk about his season at Michigan, carving pumpkins, and more!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Inside an Insider's life with Elliotte Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 28:25


    What's it like being an NHL Insider? Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the show to share his thoughts with Jamie Thomas, share some stories, and more!Later in the show, we check in with the Jets to find out more on fantasy football commissioner Kyle Connor, and hear from fantasy hockey guru Pete Jensen.Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Day in the Life of an NHL Owner with Mark Chipman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 43:28


    What's it like being an NHL Owner? Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman, TNSE, joins the show to discuss with Jamie Thomas!Plus interviews with the radio voice of the Jets, Paul Edmonds, and the radio voice of the Moose, Daniel Fink!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Season Premiere with Andrew Paterson & Dan Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 34:28


    A new season of Ground Control has arrived! Listen in with host Jamie Thomas each week as he's joined by a rotating crew of co-hosts & special guests. Thomas guides a weekly deep dive into the latest news and behind-the-scenes insights of the Winnipeg Jets.This week he welcomes Andrew 'Hustler' Paterson to chat about Jets training camp and who would appear of the Jets version of 'Mount Rushmore'.  TSN Play-by-Play man Dan Robertson also rides shotgun as he discusses his first season in Winnipeg, broadcasting memories and more. Finally, Sara Orlesky joins Jamie as the two break down her new podcast - Homecoming: The Return of The Winnipeg Jets. You can listen to that show HERE.Remember, Ground Control is now a video podcast! Be sure to check each episode out on Youtube & WinnipegJets.comDownload the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/appFollow us on all your favourite socials

    Ground Control - Episode 163 (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 33:13


    Get the full rundown on the NHL Draft, Free Agency, and Development Camp with Jamie Thomas, Mitchell Clinton, and Paul Edmonds. Plus, Jamie gives a sneak peek into what to expect for Ground Control next season!

    Ground Control - Episode 162 (Sam Cosentino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 25:18


    As part of our coverage leading into the 2023 NHL Draft this month in Nashville, Sam Cosentino of Sportsnet drops by the Ground Control podcast to look ahead to what could happen at Bridgestone Arena on June 28 and 29.

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