Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets

In the 96th episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Jamie discuss a successful week for the Winnipeg Jets as they picked up two victories over Montreal. The guys also chat about the team's veteran nature, handling adversity, Connor Hellebuyck's play and more! Plus, Jets defenceman, Derek Forbort, stops by (10:36) as he talks about his dog Darla, his time as a baseball umpire, his c...

In the 95th episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Paul recap a successful road trip for the Winnipeg Jets as the team picked up six of a possible eight points. The guys chat about Mark Scheifele's streak, Laurent Brossoit's shutout, Neal Pionk's play and much more! Plus, Tyler sits down with team massage therapist, Allen Pritchard (12:09). 'Pritchy' shares how he g...

In the 94th episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Jamie chat about an up-and-down week for the Winnipeg Jets, the addition of Pierre-Luc Dubois to the lineup, playing with 11 forwards and seven defenceman and much more. Plus, Tyler sits down with Trevor Lewis (11:58) to discuss joining a new team, dealing with the cold weather, being one of five NHL'ers from Utah, the 2002 Olympics an...

In the 93rd episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Paul break down the first chunk of the regular season, discuss the addition of Pierre-Luc Dubois, look ahead to the next few games and much more! Plus, Jamie is joined by Jets alumnus, Ray Neufeld, to chat about his hockey career, being traded to the Winnipeg Jets and dealing with racism as a black hockey player. Download the official Winni...

In the 92nd episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Jamie chat about Sunday's loss to Vancouver, the Top 6 forwards, Mason Appleton's season so far,  Cole Perfetti and the challenges of a four-game set against the Flames. Plus, be sure to tune in for an interview with Sportsnet's Harnarayan Singh as he discusses his debut as an English play-by-play announcer, growing up a huge...

In the 91st episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Paul digest a busy seven days for the Winnipeg Jets. The guys breakdown the trade involving Pierre-Luc Dubois, Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic, discuss how the Jets have looked on the ice through the first six games and chat about the play of Nikolaj Ehlers so far this season. Be sure to listen for a 16-minute 1-on-1 chat with the newest mem...

In the 90th episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Jamie recap Thursday's win over the Flames, the play from the bottom six forwards, handling COVID-19 related adversity and look ahead to a busy week for the Winnipeg Jets. In addition, Jamie and Paul Edmonds are joined by Jets Head Coach Paul Maurice to discuss his approach to the season, special teams and much more! Download the offic...

In the 89th episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Paul recap the opening week of training camp from Bell MTS Iceplex. They discuss how the bottom six forwards might shake down, the structuring of the taxi squad, goaltending and much more! Plus,  Tyler sits down with Paul Stastny to chat about re-joining the Jets, being a father, his interests away from the game and why he was one of the la...

In the 88th episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Jamie set the stage for training camp as the team gets ready to begin activities on January 3rd. They also touch of Cole Perfetti, Ville Heinola and Henri Nikkanen who are on display in Edmonton at the World Juniors. The guys also bid adieu to 2020, recalling their favourite moments from the past year. Jamie and Mitch also welcome the &apos...

In the 87th episode of Ground Control Tyler Esquivel, Mitchell Clinton, Jamie Thomas and Paul Edmonds get together to discuss the new season, the schedule announcement and take care of some housekeeping as Jamie & Paul were appointed the official radio duo for the Jets. Jamie is also joined by TSN's Jeff O'Neill to chat about the World Juniors, his days as a player in Hartford playin...

In the latest episode of Ground Control the guys look ahead to the World Juniors as the Jets have three players participating in the tournament. Jamie, Mitch and Tyler also recap their favourite holiday gifts from their childhood. Jansen Harkins joins the show to chat about the holiday season, how he has stayed in shape during the off-season and much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:...

In the latest episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler look ahead to the World Juniors where a handful of Jets prospects will be on display. In addition, Vegas Golden Knights insider, Gary Lawless, joins the program to talk about the Jets adding Paul Stastny, what an all-Canadian division would be like this season and much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.c...

In the 84th episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler chat about the recent hiring of Dave Lowry as an assistant coach, the potential for an all-Canadian division this season and what to expect in the coming weeks on WinnipegJets.com! Plus, Neal Pionk joins the show to talk about how his off-season is going, training with fellow Jets Dylan Samberg & Derek Forbort in Minnesota and muc...

In the 83rd episode of Ground Control, Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler recap a whirlwind week for the Winnipeg Jets as they welcomed new and familiar faces into the fold. Mason Appleton also joins the show to chat about his new contract, his love for the Packers and much more.  Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://w...

In the latest episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler discuss the 2020 NHL Draft as the Jets added four new players to the organization, including 10th overall pick, Cole Perfetti. The guys also preview free agency and chat about the recent signings of Laurent Brossoit and Dylan DeMelo. Jamie and Mitch are also joined by none other than the man of the hour, Cole Perfetti, to recap his...

In the latest episode of Ground Control, Jamie Thomas, Mitchell Clinton and Tyler Esquivel recap the 2019-20 Stanley Cup Final, discuss Connor Hellebuyck's Vezina Trophy win and chat about the upcoming NHL Draft. Jamie welcomes two guests to the show - former Odessa Jackalopes GM, Joe Clark. Clark was Hellebuyck's GM back in the NAHL. NHL prospect and Winnipegger, Seth Jarvis joins the p...

In the 80th episode of Ground Control, Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler break down what happened in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers and chat about the season that was for the Winnipeg Jets. Joining Jamie on the show is TSN Analyst, Kevin Sawyer to chat about the series vs. Calgary and much more. Eric Hawerchuk also joins the show to discuss his father Dale's fight against cancer and how you can support b...

In the latest episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler are in full playoff mode as the Jets get set to do battle with the Flames. Tyler gives a sense of what life inside the bubble has been like while Mitch shares his thoughts on Jets Connor Hellebuyck and the pairing of Nathan Beaulieu & Tucker Poolman. Jamie welcomes Sportsnet play-by-play announcer, Chris Cuthbert to the podcast....

In the latest episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler are joined by FlamesTV's own Ryan Dittrick and Brendan Parker to break down the Qualifying Round series between the Jets and Flames. The guys discuss the goaltending, special teams and everything in between. Hear the the storylines coming out of training camp as both teams prepare to battle it out in a best-of-five. As always,...

In the 77th episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler re-unite to chat about the league's Return to Play Plans, the potential battle with the Calgary Flames and much more. We have a double dose of guests this week, starting with NHL Insider, Elliotte Friedman. Friedman discusses his thoughts on the NHL's plans for the playoffs, the Draft Lottery and more. Finally, Jamie welcome...

In the 76th episode of Ground Control Jamie and Tyler are joined by TSN's Kevin Sawyer as the three talk about various return-to-play scenarios, Jack Roslovic's 2019-20 season and much more. Speaking of the Roslovic, he joins Jamie to chat about life since the pause, his season and so much more. Be sure to listen for the latest Jets Rewards code word! Download the official Winnipeg Jets...

In the 75th episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler chat about the potential for a virtual NHL draft and what that might look like. They also discuss Patrik Laine's season and how he has progressed over his years in the NHL. Joining Jamie on the podcast this week is Nikolaj Ehlers as he spends his days in Denmark where he is staying busy during the pause by playing golf, working o...

In the 74th edition of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell, and Tyler look back on the week that was, including Adam Lowry’s video call with the media, TSN’s prediction of Olympic rosters featuring four members of the Jets, and much more! Plus, Jamie is joined by former Jet Tim Stapleton, who looks back on the 2011-12 season, the first campaign in Winnipeg after relocation. Download the official Winnip...

In the 73rd episode of Ground Control Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler are joined by a special guest host - Paul Edmonds of TSN1290. The gang chats about Andrew Copp's emergence, Todd Woodcroft moving on from the team and much more! Plus, Jamie is joined by goaltender Eric Comrie to discuss his roller coaster season, what's keeping him busy during the pause and everything in-between!  Download...

In the latest episode of Ground Control, Jamie, Mitchell and Tyler discuss the recent "hockey obsessed" video call with Mark Scheifele along with fellow NHL stars in Patrick Kane and Mathew Barzal. They also chat about the games set to re-air online and talk about the matchup they are most looking forward to watching. Jamie also welcomes Tucker Poolman to the show to chat about life sinc...