CJOB Sports Show with Christian Aumell

It was ten years ago today they announced the Winnipeg Jets were coming back to the Peg. Looking back on the historic day in our city, CJOB Sports Director Kelly Moore talked to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Jets Assistant GM Craig Heisinger. 

Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet calls in to discuss whether the Jets are benefiting from the time off, or losing their mojo. And Tennis Manitoba's Mark Arndt gives his thoughts on the French Open, including Naomi Osaka's seeming shun of the press. 

Andrew "Hustler" Paterson makes his Sports Show debut to talk about the Jets' sweep, the next series, and a little bit of sports gambling. 

After the Winnipeg Jets' impressive sweep of the Edmonton Oilers, we get views on both teams. Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun calls in to talk about the Jets big win, and Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic takes a look at what went wrong in Edmonton. 

Oilers analyst Bob Stauffer calls in to talk about how Edmonton should adjust to try and even their series against the Jets tomorrow night. And the Athletic's Murat Ates gives his thoughts on the Jets game 1 win and whether that style of play is sustainable. 

Winnipeg Jets radio analyst Jamie Thomas helps preview the Jets-Oilers series. Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic Edmonton helps too!

On the podcast today, lots of audio from the Winnipeg Jets as they prepare for their first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, including Mark Scheifele and the new four legged additions to his family. And Valour FC coach and GM Rob Gale calls in to talk about the first day of training camp and what the new season might look like.   

Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe stops by to dish on the Jets regular season finale and the upcoming playoff picture. And author Geoff Kirbyson reminds us about the Oilers-inflicted playoff trauma longtime Jets fans are still carrying from the 80s and early 90s. 

We continue to meet the Blue Bombers' latest draft picks, as defensive back Robbie Lowes calls in to discuss joining the Blue and Gold. And Curler/author Rae Kujanpaa knows what it takes to be an Everyman Curler. 

Blue Bombers second round pick Redha Kramdi joins the show and shows his love of the game along the way. And longtime Oak Park basketball coach Randy Kusano is inducted into the 2021 Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame. 

Winnipeg Sun sports editor Ted Wyman discusses the whirlwind World Curling Championships for Kerri Einarson. And Winnipeg Goldeye's GM Andrew Collier is excited for the upcoming season and starting things off in Tennessee. 

The Winnipeg Jets reached new heights of losing with their 7th straight loss. Murat Ates of The Athletic helps to diagnose the situation. And the Blue Bombers picked offensive lineman Liam Dobson with the third overall draft pick. He calls in to talk about his future with the Blue and Gold. 

We check in with Winnipeg Ice coach James Patrick about the team's successful 2020 season that just wrapped up yesterday. And Ron Brown of Racquetball Canada calls in to talk about his new appointment.

The Winnipeg Jets extended their slump to four games with a 6-1 drubbing from Edmonton last night. Voice of the team Paul Edmonds calls in to talk about how they might be able to get back on track (or runway?). 

Blue Bombers colour commentator Doug Brown calls in to discuss the CFL's potential return to play in August. And we'll talk about racism in sports, including a new campaign launched in Winnipeg. 

Ken Wiebe calls in to talk all things Jets, including Blake Wheeler's return to the ice, Pierre-Luc Dubois' limited point totals, and some needed rest for the club. 

The European Super League? We will talk to CJOB Anchor and soccer enthusiast Ryan Brandt about how this new development has ruffled some feathers. And Rob Vanstone of the Regina Leader Post calls in to talk about all the silence on the CFL front. 

The Winnipeg Jets have signed centreman Adam Lowry to a cushy new deal. He joins the show to talk about staying with the club long term and the unusual current season. And more Jets talk with radio analyst Jamie Thomas, including a look at tomorrow's bout against Edmonton. 

The newest member of the Winnipeg Jets Jordie Benn comes on to talk about joining the club and his experiences in the Vancouver quarantine. And voice of the Bombers Bob Irving calls in to talk about the latest news, or lack thereof, on the CFL front.  

We've got a mega-sized podcast for you featuring interviews with eight Sport Manitoba coaching award winners! Hear from Vince Leah Memorial Award winners Lindsay Enns (0:44) and Oneil White (7:42); Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Award winners Tanya Pilat (14:49) and Dave Lipchen (22:52); Janet Arnott Memorial Award winners Reagan Croy (35:29) and Ron Struch (43:36); and Peter Williamson Memorial Award win...

Golf Manitoba executive director Jarden Ladobruk helps preview the Masters, which gets going tomorrow. And  College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee does his own previewing of the Frozen Four.

Murat Ates of The Athletic helps dissect what the Winnipeg Jets might do before the trade deadline this Friday, and Valour FC assistant coach Damian Rocke talks about the newest additions to the team. 

Golf courses are open in Winnipeg. Golf operations coordinator Dave Comaskey joins the show to discuss the early start, and how alcoholic beverages aren't part of the deal. And Canada Games Council vice chair Catriona Le May Doan helps explain a new study that says a third of kids in Canada are unsure if they will play sports again even after restrictions are lifted.

Rob Vanstone of the Regina Leader-Post on what he thinks the CFL needs to do to stay relevant. And is it over for the Calgary Flames? Pat Steinberg of The Fan 960 helps preview the pending Winnipeg/Calgary series, and gives his take on what's wrong with the Flames. 

The Montreal Canadiens' season is on hold after two players went into COVID protocol. Global Montreal's Brian Wilde calls in to discuss the news and look ahead to what will be a congested finish to the season for the Habs. Then, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe hops on to talk about the Jets' strong performance in Vancouver.