The Ground Control Podcast is the official podcast of the Winnipeg Jets and hosted by JetsTV. Tyler Esquivel is joined weekly by Mitchell Clinton, Jamie Thomas, Paul Edmonds and special guests as they discuss all things surrounding your Winnipeg Jets. Each week, JetsTV will explore intriguing storylines and give fans an in depth look at many other significant topics.
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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 …
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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 draf…
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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 beh…
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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 …
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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 a…
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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…
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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 …
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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 fro…
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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 …
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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 re…
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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!…
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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, dissec…
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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, Ja…
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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 …
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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…
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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 abilitie…
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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 b…
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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…
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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…
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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 r…
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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 …
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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 off…
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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…
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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 c…
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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 wit…
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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…
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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/a…
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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 Beya…
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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 a…
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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 s…
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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…
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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/H…
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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 s…
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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/…
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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: h…
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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/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 ht…
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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 wou…
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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! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.c…
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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. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.fa…
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to reflect on the series between the Jets and Golden Knights. On top of that, Tyler Esquivel joins the episode to give a glimpse behind the scenes of the Runway series, and the group looks back on their favourite games and moments from the 2022-23 season. Download the official W…
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to analyze the first three games of the best-of-seven between the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights. On top of that, Linda Cohn of ESPN jumps on to reflect on hockey’s role in her life, and much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/ap…
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Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the the first round series between the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights. They get into all the storylines surrounding the first postseason meeting between the two clubs since 2018. On top of that, Daren Millard - TV host fo…
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the team’s offensive outburst over the weekend, and to look ahead to the big games this week. On top of that, Mark Morrison, the head coach of the Jets American Hockey League affiliate - the Manitoba Moose joins the pod to talk about the playoff push, developing pla…
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the team’s upcoming schedule and things they’re watching for on the coming road trip. On top of that, Kwame Damon Mason, the producer and director of Ice Queens and Soul on Ice, joins the pod to talk about those two documentaries, and the journey of getting them to …
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Jamie Thomas brings a special two-interview version of Ground Control in episode 156. He chats with Winnipeg Jets defencemen Nate Schmidt and Dylan Samberg about a wide variety of topics during a recent road trip. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.faceboo…
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the team’s search for consistency, things they can build on, and the upcoming schedule. On top of that, prospect Domenic DiVincentiis - taken in the seventh round of the 2022 NHL Draft - is having an incredible season in the Ontario Hockey League. He stops by for a …
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the Nino Niederreiter trade. Manager of Hockey Content, Tyler Esquivel, also talks about meeting Niederreiter when the plane landed late on Sunday evening. Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek also stops by for a chat about the upcoming trade deadline, and much more! Download the…
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In this special episode of Ground Control, 680 CJOB’s Jamie Thomas speaks with three members of the Winnipeg Jets - Josh Morrissey, Cole Perfetti, and Adam Lowry - about I Love to Read Month, earning Scholastic Player of the Year awards in junior hockey, and much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follo…
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the upcoming Jets schedule, and their favourite places to travel for fans to watch the team. Defenceman Brenden Dillon also stops by to chat about his hidden musical talents, and much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/je…
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Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the first 52 games of the Winnipeg Jets season, the upcoming NHL All-Star Game, and who they feel could’ve also earned an All-Star nod. TSN’s Dave Poulin also stops by to chat about his All-Star memories with Dale Hawerchuk, and much more! Download the …
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