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Russ Hobson

Winnipeg

Sports Anchor and Reporter at CKND-TV (Winnipeg, MB)

Global-TV Sports Anchor/Reporter. The latest from around Winnipeg...Jets, Blue Bombers, Goldeyes & Curling.

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  • 1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Russ Hobson

    The Winnipeg Jets now know their opponent for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Minnesota Wild defeated the Anaheim Ducks in overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday to eliminate the Calgary Flames and finalize the playoff picture in the Western Conference. The Wild claimed the first wild card spot, while the Blues get the eighth and final playoff berth in the conference to set up a date with the first place Jets in the first round of the playoffs.

  • 1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Russ Hobson

    Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry and Manitoba Moose defenceman Tyrel Bauer are both finalists for year-end community awardsLowry is the Jets’ nominee for the annual King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The award is given to a player “who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.”Lowry was selected by the Jets and is one of 32 finalists for the award.

  • 2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Russ Hobson

    Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius is retiring from professional hockey at the age of just 21 due to a medical condition. Through his agent, Newport Sports, the announcement was made on social media on advice from doctors after he was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. EDS is a hereditary disorder that affects connective tissue that stabilizes and supports the joints and organs.

  • 3 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Russ Hobson

    The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Nic Demski and Tanner Cadwallader as the winners of their two annual community service awards on Wednesday. Demski is the recipient of the Ed Kotowich 'Good Guy Award' and Cadwallader takes home the Cal Murphy 'Heart of a Legend Award'.

  • 3 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Russ Hobson

    The Winnipeg Sea Bears have added a power forward from the NBA G League to bolster their frontcourt. The Sea Bears signed forward Jaylin Williams for the 2025 season on Tuesday. The club is hoping for some instant chemistry as the 24-year-old is a teammate of recent Sea Bears signing Tevian Jones with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League. Williams has also played in the NBA Summer League with the Denver Nuggets and had a standout career at Auburn University before turning pro last year.

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Russ Hobson @russ_sportsguy
5 May 21

1st Manitoban and 1st Bison finally selected in final round of CFL Draft in former St. Paul's Crusaders defensive back Shae Weekes who was with Bemidji State last year.

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3 May 21

RT @GoldenKnights: 🚨 ROOKIE LAP 🚨 Peyton Krebs will make his NHL debut tonight!!! #VegasBorn https://t.co/IKYT0XogZ4

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26 Apr 21

RT @KMooreCJOB: #nhljets HC Paul Maurice says Nikolaj Ehlers is done for the last 9 games of regular season - hoping to have him back for t…