Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets

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. Downl...

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 W...

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 MOM...

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 Winn...

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

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/app Follow...

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 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.i...

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 o...

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.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ htt...

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.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhlj...

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 Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/ap...

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

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 for the Golden Knights - hops on to give his insight...

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 players, and more! Download the official Winnipeg Jet...

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 completion. Download the official Winnipeg Jets ap...

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.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/...

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 chat about that and much more! Download the offici...

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 official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/j...

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 Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www....

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/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite social...

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 official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/je...

Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets road trip, Connor Hellebuyck joining Josh Morrissey at the NHL All-Star Game, and Blake Wheeler reaching 900 career points. Retired NHLer and current Analyst Colby Armstrong also stops by to chat about his relationship with some former Jets, what he saw from the team in Pittsburgh, and mu...

Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets win streak, Josh Morrissey’s All-Star selection, and some storylines that have stood out. Jets prospect Danny Zhilkin also stops by to chat about his new entry-level contract, being traded in the OHL, and much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fan...

Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets tough road schedule, the team’s injuries, and some storylines that have stood out. Senior Content Creator for FloHockey, Chris Peters, also talks Jets prospects and World Junior Championship! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite soc...

Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets home stand and some storylines that have stood out. Defenceman Dylan DeMelo also stops by! 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/nhljets/ https://...