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   S7 · E196 · 1 Oct 2024 · 24 min

   NHL offseason insights with Mark Chipman

   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...

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   S6 · E195 · 26 Jun 2024 · 18 min

   Draft Preview with Paul Edmonds

   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 b...

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   S6 · E194 · 19 Jun 2024 · 22 min

   Life as an NHL EBUG with Jason Kasdorf

   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 wit...

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   S6 · E193 · 7 May 2024 · 22 min

   Wrapping up the season with Paul Edmonds and Mitch Clinton

   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 a...

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   30 Apr 2024 · 27 min

   Round One | Game Five

   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/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhl...

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   26 Apr 2024 · 32 min

   Round One | Game Three

   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/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.in...

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   23 Apr 2024 · 29 min

   Round One | Game Two

   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...

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   21 Apr 2024 · 32 min

   Round One | Game One

   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: ht...

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   S6 · E192 · 17 Apr 2024 · 29 min

   Coaching in the Cup Final

   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-...

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    S6 · E191 · 10 Apr 2024 · 30 min

    Return of the Whiteout with Andrew Ladd

    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 ...