Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets

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/app Follow us on...

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/...

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 T...

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 eve...

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 Winni...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 r...

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 acc...

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. D...

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 an...

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 Lowr...

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, K...

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/...

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/app Follow us on all your fav...

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 h...

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 broa...

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/j...

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/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 http...

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, f...

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. — — — — —...