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BY KRISTI HENNESSY • On a Friday night last June in Pittsburgh, history was made as 30 young hockey players’ lives were changed forever. At the Consol Energy Center on June 22nd, in front of thousands offans, and hundreds of thousands more watching on TV, the first round selections took place for the 2012 NHL Draft. For many fans and players alike, the NHL Draft is a very memorable occasion.

Perhaps you were gathered with friends for an NHL Draft barbeque, or meeting Mark Stuart and Zach Bogosian at Tavern United Transcona for the Official Jets Draft Party? One individual who will never forget that day is Jacob Trouba, a big-bodied defenseman from the Under-18 US National Development Team, the 9th overall selection, and the 2012 first round pick of the Winnipeg Jets. Here’s his personal perspective of the day’s events on June 22nd, 2012.

9:05 AM: BREAKFAST WITH THE TROUBA FAMILY. “I wasn’t feeling too nervous first thing, I just hung out with my family. I took a nap after breakfast, just trying to get through the day.”

5:50 PM: JACOB AND HIS FAMILY WALKED THE RED CARPET TO THE CONSOL ENERGY CENTER. “It was something I’ve never done before. It was cool to have my family there with me, I think they really enjoyed it.”

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7:25 PM: THE WINNIPEG JETS DRAFT JACOB TROUBA WITH THE NINTH OVERALL SELECTION. “It was a pretty cool feeling to be able to put on an NHL jersey. I’m part of something bigger and I’m glad I finally got here.

Winnipeg is a great hockey city that has plenty of tradition. They are so happy to have a team back and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

7:35 PM: TSN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES DUTHIE AND KEVIN CHEVELDAYOFF. 7:52 PM: MEDIA INTERVIEWS. 8:00 PM: ON-AIR WITH NHL RADIO. 8:05 PM: NHL.COM BLOG AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW. 8:10 PM: GETTY IMAGES PHOTO SESSION. “I’ve never really taken that many pictures, especially for hockey but you want to have this moment and you want as many pictures as you can because it’s a pretty special time.

“There was one that you had to flip the puck up and catch it on your stick which was a challenge. I couldn’t even do that but then they made me look at the camera and try it and I actually got it twice, I don’t know how but it was pretty challenging.”

8:20 PM: UPPER DECK HOCKEY CARDS ROOM FOR OFFICIAL SIGNATURE OF AUTHENTICITY. 8:26 PM: PANINI HOCKEY CARD PHOTO SESSION AND CARD SIGNING. 8:32 PM: TOP 10 DRAFTEE AUTOGRAPH SESSION. SIGNS TOP 10 MEMORABILIA IN PITTSBURGH PENGIUINS‘ DRESSING ROOM. 8:38 PM: NHL CONTENT INTERVIEWS IN FRONT OF A GREEN SCREEN. 9:10 PM: ESCORTED TO THE SUITE TO GREET HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR DINNER. “It was a special day for my family and I. It was cool being on the red carpet all the way from walking up to the stage to doing the media stuff. It’s been a cool day and I’m glad I got to take part in it.”

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PERRY PEARN

BY KRISTI HENNESSY • On June 14, 2012, the Winnipeg Jets hired Perry Pearn as a third assistant coach to work alongside of Head Coach Claude Noel and assistant’s Charlie Huddy and Pascal Vincent. The Stettler, Alberta native, has been an assistant coach in the NHL for the past 16 years with the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens.

His NHL career began in 1995-96 as an assistant to Terry Simpson with the Winnipeg Jets.

Pearn, 61, comes with a solid record of success as he has never missed the playoffs during his tenure as an NHL assistant coach. Prior to the NHL level, Pearn won six CCHA National Championships serving as the Head Coach at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Here are some things we didn’t know about Perry Pearn…

WHAT LED YOU INTO COACHING? I graduated with a physical education degree, with a post diploma in education, so I was going to be a teacher. After four years of teaching, I started to help a good friend who coached hockey at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He left for another job so I applied for the head coach position and got the job.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY YOUR COACHING STYLE OR PHILOSOPHY IS? I am a strong proponent of paying attention to details and thinking things through. On the outside I give the impression that I am pretty quiet and laid back but there is a fiery side to me that I don’t expose to a lot of people other than the players.

IF YOU WEREN’T A HOCKEY COACH, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? I thought I’d wind up in a teaching job, being a high school football coach.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE WITH THE JETS? I think there will be some evolution as time goes by here but right now I am responsible for the penalty kill and the power play. I will work very closely with Pascal Vincent on the power play and Charlie Huddy on the penalty kill.

FAVOURITE NHL ARENAS TO PLAY IN? I love New York and playing in Madison Square Garden and I love Montreal because of the history and the passion.

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WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED? NHL ASSISTANT COACHING RECORD YEAR 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12

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PROFESSIONAL SPORT MOST FOLLOWED OTHER THAN HOCKEY? TEAM? NFL and CFL football. I like three or four NFL teams. I like the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers and NY Giants. My CFL team is the BC Lions.

IN 16 YEARS OF COACHING HOCKEY, WHAT DO YOU THINK HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHANGE TO THE GAME? What happened after the last lockout with the crack down on interference and obstruction penalties, I think made a big difference in the game. I think it allowed for a different style of player to excel a little bit more.

GAME DAY ROUTINES? I like to walk to the rink if that’s possible. I’m not a guy who usually takes a nap. I like to kind of relax in the afternoon but ideally on home games, it’s not a bad thing to have a workout.

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO PHRASE OR SAYING THAT YOU USE MOST OFTEN WHEN COACHING? Focusing on the things that you control and putting aside the things that you don’t control. It’s good advice not just in hockey, but in anything in life.

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WINNIPEG JETS TRUE NORTH FOUNDATION

BY KRISTI HENNESSY • The Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation vision is to become a vital asset to the Province of Manitoba by consistently creating opportunities and conditions for young people to improve the quality of their lives. Over the last 12 months, the Foundation has raised the bar, setting out to play an even more vital role in our community, having done so in their quiet, respectful way.

On June 18, 2012, the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation was proud to announce the donation and distribution of $1,015,708 to over 44 youth based registered Manitoba charities.

In addition to this donation, a large part of the funds raised by the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation throughout the year, has enabled the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy to nearly triple in size. Last season, the academy had 150 kids registered in the program. This September, the program had 425 kids enrolled.

Unfortunately, the money that it costs to run the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy doesn’t grow on trees. There are a number of successful fundraisers and events that are held throughout the year to make it all possible. A couple of them rely heavily on our strong fan support.

The 50/50 draw during each Winnipeg Jets home game raised over one million dollars last year, a large cheque towards the foundation’s key initiatives. In December, The Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation in partnership with Manitoba Public Insurance released a new Winnipeg Jets licence plate for residents of Manitoba. Thirty dollars from each plate was donated to the foundation. Plate sales reached over $800,000.

In September, The Ranger Golf Tournament and the Flatlander’s Beer Festival are two popular events that also bring in substantial funds. The Ranger Golf Tournament raised upwards of $65,000 this past September, a significant increase from last year.

The Flatlander’s Beer Festival just wrapped up its tenth consecutive year in partnership with Manitoba’s Liquor Marts. Over 1,600 people attended the festival over two days, and made close to $30,000.

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Then, in November, the Mike Keane Celebrity Hockey Classic takes place. This tournament is open to the public as local companies are eligible to register their own team. The team who raises the most funds is matched up to play against the NHL Celebrity team. The Mike Keane Celebrity Hockey Classic raised over $200,000 last November.

“To reach over the million dollar mark in monies donated to charities last year is a great accomplishment for the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation,” stated Foundation Executive Director Dwayne Green. “This would not be possible without the generosity of those who support our fundraising activities, our event sponsors, our passionate fans and all our volunteers and our internal staff and management who get behind all of our events. They are the reason we are able to help so many children in need around the province.”

The Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation operates under the direction of Dwayne Green, Julie Chartier, and Murray Cobb in partnership with a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors.

To learn more about the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation and the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy, visit their website at: WWW.WINNIPEGJETS.COM/FOUNDATION

ABOVE: ANTICPATING THE PLAY UP-ICE AT THE WINNIPEG JETS HOCKEY ACADEMY CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: WJTNF BOARD MEMBER JERRY PRICE PRESENTS A DONATION TO THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL; PARTICIPANTS IN THE WJHA; CANDIDS FROM THE 2012 FLATLANDER’S BEER FESTIVAL; A GLIMPSE OF THE ACTION FROM THE 2012 MIKE KEANE CELEBRITY HOCKEY CLASSIC

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GEARED UP

SKATES

BY ERIC POSTMA • There are a number of factors that go into determining an individual player’s unique set-up for their skates. Ice conditions, playing style, size and strength of a player all impact what their personal preference will be. “You are constantly working 1-on-1 with the players to get their ideal profile,” explains Winnipeg Jets Head Equipment Manager and skate sharpening guru, Jason McMaster. “You want to maximize everything so that the players can get the most speed and agility, but not feel like they are slipping.”

Jason and his crew are the team-behind-the-team, the ones responsible for providing the best possible equipment and modifications for the ever-changing needs of an NHL hockey team.

When it comes to skates, there are two primary adjustments that are made to maximize a player’s performance: the hollow, and the profile.

THE HOLLOW: On each skate there are two edges, an inside edge and an outside edge. Between these edges, running the length of the blade is a hollow that is ground out by the wheel of the sharpener. The deeper the hollow, the higher the edges and, of course, the more bite they will offer when it comes to starts, stops and turns on the ice.

“The idea is to get into as shallow a hollow as possible. You want to skate on the ice not in the ice,” says McMaster. “The deeper you skate in the ice, the more fatigue on your core, your legs and your knees, and that wears you out by the end of the game, and also raises injury risks.”

“If you’re using a shallower hollow then you’re not digging into the ice as much, but you need the strength and ability to grab the ice when you do turn or stop. A player would go to a deeper hollow if they felt like they weren’t grabbing the ice, or if they were slipping out when they were turning.”

The hollow is measured as a radius of the grinding disc used to carve out the hollow. This generally ranges from ½” to just over 1”.

THE PROFILE: The shape of a hockey blade has three profile zones: Toe Radius, Working Radius, and Heel Radius. The Working Radius must be profiled for optimum skating performance.

The curve of the toe radius allows the skater to get up on their toes for that first few quick strokes when accelerating. The more metal left in the toe radius, the harder it is for the skater to dig in with their toes for quick starts.

The curve of the heel radius allows the skater to grab the ice when cornering. The more metal left in the heel radius, the more upright the skater remains when cornering, and thus makes wider turns.

The profile is measured as the radius of the circle made if the arc of the skate blade made was extended, and generally ranges from 9’ to 13’.

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BRYAN LITTLE: 9’ profile with 5/8” hollow CHRIS THORBURN: 7’-13’ profile (aggressive toe, very long heel) with 1” hollow (very shallow).

MARK STUART: 11’ profile with 5/8” hollow.

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LUKAS SUTTER

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Position: Centre Height: 6’0 Weight: 199 Shoots: Left Born: October 4, 1993 Birthplace: Lethbridge, Alberta Current Team: Saskatoon Blades (WHL) Drafted: Selected by Winnipeg Jets in round 2, #39 overall in 2012 NHL Draft.

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Lukas Sutter is yet another in the long list of hockey playing Sutters, the largest and most decorated family in the National Hockey League. Between his father, Rich Sutter, his five hockey-playing uncles (Brent, Brian, Darryl, Duane and Ron), and his NHL-playing cousins Brandon and Brett, there have been over 5000 National Hockey League games played by the Sutter clan.

Lukas didn’t see much of his dad or his uncles play in the NHL, but he had a firsthand experience of what his cousin Brandon went through. “We watched Brandon growing up. The success he had playing U-17, U-18 and World Juniors, obviously it’s something that you want to follow in his path, and you want to do that.”

Lukas is a well-rounded player with that mix of offence and grit in his game any hockey team would covet. Last season with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League, Sutter moved from a support role to being the Blades’ third-leading scorer, while still leading the team in penalty minutes. In 70 games he scored 28 goals, adding 31 assists and was plus-15 with 165 penalty minutes.

Heading into the 2012 NHL Draft, Lukas Sutter was ranked 39th amongst North American skaters in Central Scouting’s final rankings. That is exactly where he ended up being drafted, in round 2, 39th overall by the Winnipeg Jets.

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“To go to a hockey market like Winnipeg is a tremendous honour, and its something I’m very proud to be a part of,” said Sutter on the day he was drafted.

“I’m just excited to be a part of it; I can’t even put it in words.”

You might think that carrying the Sutter surname would bring a lot of pressure, but for Lukas, his last name brings pride, not pressure. “It’s an honour; it’s something we take a lot of pride in. The last name is obviously a legacy in the game of hockey, and something that you want to live up to.”

Lukas does not only carry the pride of the Sutter name, but has also learned the family style of hockey: tenacious, hard-working, skilled players.

“I’m a gritty, two-way centreman,” describes Lukas. “I play with a lot of sandpaper in my game, and I can put pucks in the net. I take pride in playing against other teams’ best players night-in, and night-out.”

He’s grown into a vital role for his current team, the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades, and sees how his style of play can be important for any team at any level. “I think every team needs a player like me; that physical, gritty, two-way game. I think I’m a guy that is pretty versatile and can play all forward positions, whether it’s second line, or fourth line.”

He has the size to be a power forward, and enough ability to be more than just a fourth-line banger. Lukas Sutter may not have top-end talent, but he has enough skill to land second- or third- line duty.

“I think you can never be a good enough skater to play at the next level,” Sutter explains his need to develop as a skater. “It’s been my knock throughout my career, and I think it’s come a long way, and it’s going to continue to grow and help me grow as a player.”

Lukas is in his third full season with the Saskatoon Blades. He played with other top Canadian talent last August at the 2012 Canada-Russia Challenge, and hopes for another invite to the Team Canada World Junior camp.

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WINS DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. THE WIN TOTAL TIED THE FRANCHISE MARK FOR WINS IN A MONTH SET IN DECEMBER 2000, THEN AS THE ATLANTA THRASHERS.

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GAMES PLAYED BY ANDREW LADD AS THE ONLY WINNIPEG JET TO PLAY IN EVERY GAME IN 2011-12.

GOALS SCORED ON THE POWER PLAY WHILE AT HOME. THE JETS HAD THE SECOND-BEST HOME POWER PLAY IN THE NHL THIS SEASON CONVERTING ON 22.0% OF THEIR OPPORTUNITIES AT MTS CENTRE IN 2011-12.

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SHOTS BLOCKED BY MARK STUART. ONLY FOUR PLAYERS ON THE JETS TOOK MORE THAN 182 SHOTS LAST SEASON.

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SHOTS ON GOAL BY DUSTIN BYFUGLIEN ON NOV. 29 VERSUS OTTAWA. BYFUGLIEN’S SHOTS IN THAT GAME TIED FOR THE HIGHEST SINGLE GAME TOTAL IN THE NHL LAST SEASON.

55 SHOTS FACED BY ONDREJ PAVELEC AT MTS CENTRE ON FEB. 21. THE 55 SHOTS BY PHILADELPHIA IS THE HIGHEST TOTAL PAVELEC HAS FACED IN HIS CAREER.

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K Y L E W E L LWOOD’S SHOOTING PERCENTAGE LAST SEASON, HELPING HIM TIE HIS CAREER-BEST 18 GOALS. WELLWOOD’S SHOOTING PERCENTAGE WAS THE FOURTH-BEST IN THE NHL AMONG SHOOTERS WITH 82 OR MORE SHOTS.

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GAME WINNING GOALS BY BRYAN LITTLE AND ANDREW LADD LAST SEASON. THE TWO FORWARDS TIED FOR THE TEAM LEAD IN GAME WINNERS IN 2011-12. LITTLE ALSO HAD TWO GAME DECIDING GOALS IN THE SHOOTOUT WHILE LADD HAD ONE.

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FIGHTING MAJORS ASSESSED TO CHRIS THORBURN DURING THE 2011-12 SEASON. THORBURN LED THE JETS IN FIGHTS LAST SEASON, RECORDING TWO IN ONE GAME WITH MIKE RUPP OF THE NEW YORK RANGERS ON JAN. 24.

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ACCUMULATED POINTS BY WINNIPEG JETS DEFENCEMEN LAST SEASON.THEBLUELINEPOINTTOTAL WAS THE SIXTH HIGHEST IN THE NHL, LED BY DUSTIN BYFUGLIEN’S53POINTSIN66GAMES.

FACEOFFS TAKEN BY BRYAN LITTLE. LITTLE TOOK THE SEVENTH-MOST FACEOFFS IN THE NHL LAST SEASON.

31:05 TIME ON ICE FOR TOBY ENSTROM ON OCT. 19 IN TORONTO. ENSTROM’S ICE TIME VERSUS THE MAPLE LEAFS WAS THE MOST FOR A JET LAST SEASON.

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READY ON THE ROCK THE ST. JOHN’S ICECAPS BUILD ON THE SUCCESS OF THEIR FIRST SEASON DESPITE UNCERTAINTY IN THE NHL

BY ERIC POSTMA •Following a wildly successful inaugural season on The Rock, the St. John’s IceCaps have leapt back into American Hockey League contention in their sophomore season. However, the 2012-2013 AHL season sputters along, a trickle down effect of the uncertainty around the National Hockey League.

The AHL’s newest franchise reached the Eastern Conference Final in its first season, sold out all 46 of its home games, became part of the community through player appearances and other initiatives, contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to local charities and brought the excitement of professional hockey back to St. John’s.

That inaugural season success has continued in Year 2.

On December 12, 2012 the IceCaps reached the impressive mark of 54 consecutive sell-outs at Mile One Centre, tying the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins the second-longest sellout streak in American Hockey League history.

“It is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to the outstanding fans we have in St. John’s,” IceCaps President and CEO Danny Williams said Wednesday. “The IceCaps organization has worked tirelessly to promote the team and establish a strong fan base, including tremendous corporate support. Together, we should all take great pride in selling out each and every game night.”

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“I have heard from our players that to consistently have the opportunity to perform in front a packed house is an incredible feeling. Even the opposing teams love to come to St. John’s, where they can play in front of an enthusiastic, excitement-filled stadium. So I thank the fans for your support as we mark this milestone, and look forward to more to come.”

The on-ice product proved to be wildly successful as well in the first season. The IceCaps reached the conference final for the third time in franchise history (previously as the Manitoba Moose in the 2004-05 and 2008-09 seasons). The Winnipeg Jets’ AHL affiliate clawed out series wins against the Syracuse Crunch and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before being swept by the impossibly dominant Norfolk Admirals (who went on to sweep the Toronto Marlies to win the 2012 Calder Cup).

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percent,” explained Williams. “I could not be more thrilled with our first season. We look forward to even bigger and better things in year two.”

It would not be a simple transition to year two for the team. Uncertainty with the National Hockey League has dramatically altered the landscape of the American Hockey League.

Many NHL players signed with AHL teams, changing the makeup of each roster. A typical start to the season for a player includes two weeks of NHL training camp and pre-season, but for 2012-13, the offseason was extended and AHL training camps become a sprint to the start.

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“Usually these guys have 2-3 weeks of NHL camp under their belt and a couple of exhibition games already,” mentioned IceCaps head coach Keith McCambridge at the onset of training camp in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. “When we put together our practice plans going into training camp, we really wanted to step on the gas pedal.”

“You are used to going to camp in early September, but summer dragged on a little bit,” said IceCaps’ forward Aaron Gagnon. “I think it was good for some of us; having a long run last year, it’s good to get your rest in and get a good summer of training.”

The 2011-12 season hasn’t been as wildly successful on the ice as their in-

augural year in St. John’s. The IceCaps have stumbled through the first part of the campaign, as they struggle to find success in a league with a different landscape. Injuries have not been kind to the IceCaps, who have lost some major firepower over the course of the season.

At the same time other AHL teams have seen significant help from NHL-caliber players.

It’s an intriguing year for the AHL. Teams push forward with the knowledge that as the NHL work stoppage ends, the landscape will immediately shift. So the St. John’s IceCaps have no choice but to continue to move ahead, building off the success of last season.

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Who scored the Jets’ last goal of the 2011-12 season? a) Alex Burmistrov b) Jim Slater c) Nik Antropov d) Kyle Wellwood e) Spencer Machacek

Who was the only Jets defenceman to score a shorthanded goal last season? a) Zach Bogosian b) Ron Hainsey c) Mark Stuart d) Grant Clitsome e) Toby Enstrom

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How many seconds did it take for Kyle Wellwood to open the scoring in Winnipeg’s first win on Oct. 17 vs. Pittsburgh? a) 52 seconds b) 22 seconds c) 18 seconds d) 8 seconds e) 44 seconds

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The Jets scored a rather memorable goal at MTS Centre on Mar. 1 vs. Florida when during the second period all five Winnipeg skaters transitioned out of their own zone and converted on a 5-on-1 rush. Which Jets forward scored the goal? a) Chris Thorburn b) Bryan Little c) Blake Wheeler d) Antti Miettinen e) Evander Kane

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BY KRISTI HENNESSY

CHANGE IS A NATURAL EVOLUTION IN THE GAME OF HOCKEY. HOW YOU CHANNEL AND EMBRACE THAT CHANGE MAY VERY WELL DEFINE YOUR SUCCESS. WHEN

the buzzer went on April 7th, 2011 ending the inaugural season of the re-born Winnipeg Jets, General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, immediately began to work toward building his next team. He set out to instill a strong, competitive team that he felt would be tough to play against every night and one that believed they could win.

He went to the drawing board with his management and coaching staff to discuss the areas that needed improvement the most.

“After every season you look at all aspects of the organization,” explained Chevy. “You look at some of the things that worked well, and some of the things you might have to go search for. One of the things we talked about was we wanted to try to get a little bit bigger without sacrificing anything on the skills side and anything on the speed side of the game.

“We were looking for different people who might fill that category but at the end of the day, you want to look for the best players that are out there.”

One player who fit that description perfectly and became available on July 1st, 2012, was Olli Jokinen. The Jets were quick to extend a two-year contract offer on July 2nd, and he accepted. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound centreman clearly adds size but also comes with 1,042 NHL career games under his belt.

“Olli had a very good last year with Calgary, putting up great numbers,” said Chevy. “When we started to talk with Olli and his representatives, we laid out a plan, our thought process and where he’d fit in both now and in the future. Both sides liked what they heard and we were able to get a deal done. We’re very, very excited about seeing him in a Jets uniform.”

Another big find for the Jets was Alexei Ponikarovsky, a 32-year old, who weighs in at 6-foot-4, 220-pounds. Poni’, as his teammates would call him, had 51

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a chance to chat with a couple of familiar faces before he signed on the dotted line.

“I know Nik [Antropov] from way back when we even played in Dynamo Moscow [KHL],” said Ponikarovsky. “We got drafted together

by Toronto and we played a lot together. We talked about Winnipeg and he said it’s a great city and a great atmosphere with a good organization. We had a couple years, with me, Nik and Kyle [Wellwood], together on the same line and we did pretty well.”

Chevy and his team had looked at Ponikarovsky during the 2011 free agency period, but at that time he decided to go in a different direction and signed with the New Jersey Devils.

“When he was available again, we reassessed the situation and looked at his past season and saw that what we had looked at was still relevant to what our needs and wants were. We had a good conversation with him and I think he spoke with Antropov about the city, the fans and the passion and he chose to take our offer.”

Crafting a team identity is something that takes a lot of time, patience and perseverance. It requires constant modification and some fine-tuning before it is fully defined. So, what exactly is the identity of the Winnipeg Jets?

“I think last year we were a young team in a new city,” said Jets forward, Bryan Little. “We were just trying to get our feet wet. We were close last year at making the playoffs, but we were inconsistent at times when we needed to win. I think we’re still a young team and we are still growing. Now we’ve added some depth that might just take us to the next level.”

Chevy believes that even though he is responsible for laying down the pieces, the players are the ones who ultimately create the identity.

“I think that trying to force something is counterproductive,” he said. “You have to let everything fall into place. Chemistry doesn’t just happen overnight and by changing a culture, people have to buy in and believe in what we’re doing. Part of that is achieving some success with the things you are doing and the methodology that you’re 53

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going about doing it.”

So, he began to build for the future, which involved securing a few fundamental blocks. A few of those key players included: Jim Slater, Ondrej Pavelec, Tobias Enstrom, Kyle Wellwood and Evander Kane.

“There were some players that we had to look at in a forward fashion to see if one, did they fit with where we wanted to go? And two, if they wanted to be a part of what we had moving forward,” Chevy explained.

“We signed Slater for three years.

From a leadership standpoint, what he brings to the table both on the ice and off the ice and in the dressing room, he’s a player that is going to help stabilize our franchise and help it to continue to grow.

“As for Enstrom, he had one more year left on his contract and at the end of that, he’d be an unrestricted free agent. We had some great conversations with him and his representative and laid out our plan where we wanted to go and what we saw the Jets future to be and he was excited about it and wanted to be a part of it.

“With the Evander Kane contract, again, it goes to show that when two sides want to make something happen, it may take some time and there may be a lot of discussions and processes, but a deal can be done. Both sides are very excited about the long-term deal that was struck.”

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WHO’S IN:

HERE ARE THREE OFF-SEASON ACQUISITIONS THAT ARE SOON TO BE FAMILIAR FACES ON THE WINNIPEG JETS.

ALEXI PONIKAROVSKY

POSITION: LEFT WING HT: 6’ 4” WT: 220 LB BORN: APRIL 9, 1980 KIEV, UKRAINE LAST CLUB: NEW JERSEY DEVILS

OLLI JOKINEN

POSITION: CENTRE HT: 6’ 3” WT: 215 LB BORN: DECEMBER 5, 1978 KUOPIO, FINLAND LAST CLUB: CALGARY FLAMES

AL MONTOYA

POSITION: GOALTENDER HT: 6’ 2” WT: 195 LB BORN: DECEMBER 5, 1978 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS LAST CLUB: NEW YORK ISLANDERS

WHO’S OUT:

THE FOLLOWING PLAYERS WERE NOT RETAINED THIS SUMMER: TANNER GLASS: Signed with Pittsburgh Penguins CHRIS MASON: Signed with Nashville Predators TIM STAPLETON: Signed with Dynamo Minsk (KHL) MARK FLOOD: Signed with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL) ERIC FEHR: Signed with HPK Hameenlinna (SM-Liiga) RANDY JONES: Unrestricted Free Agent (at time of publishing)

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Cheveldayoff and his team also worked really hard at securing some of the young talent within the organization. When you’re building for the future, this includes the long-term plan as well.

“With the young players in mind, we’re excited about bringing them into the organization,” he said. “Those players have to do it on their own, you can’t force any player into a situation when he’s not ready to play.

“We’re hoping those young players, as we are projecting them, will continue to grow and we feel very strong about the group we have here.”

Along with additions to the roster, there are always subtractions. Since April 7th, 2011 there are a handful of players who have moved on in their careers and will not be returning to the Jets organization.

“It’s always tough,” said Andrew Ladd. “Every year it seems you lose guys, and friends. They move on and obviously those guys are going to be missed. Not only on the ice but in the dressing room too. It’s going to be tough, but it’s part of the business and I think by now the guys are used to the turnover.”

Chevy was quick to mention the positive impact those players had on our team and in our city.

“You always have to look for progress and for us to sit back and say, being close is good enough, then that is really cheating our fans and cheating ourselves. We wish everyone that was part of our organization who’s not anymore, we wish them the very best.

“One thing I’m very proud to say is that they were part of something extremely special with the Winnipeg Jets.”

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LEADING BY EXAMPLE

BY KRISTI HENNESSY

In the NHL today, adding size, scoring and experience to your roster will never cause more harm than good. Winnipeg Jets’ General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff must have had that in mind when he saw 6-foot-2, 210-pound centreman, Olli Jokinen, up for grabs on the free agent market this summer.

On July 2nd, 2012, The Winnipeg Jets extended an offer to Jokinen, who has spent the last two and a half years with the Calgary Flames. He graciously accepted the two-year contract and although he’s a fresh new face in Winnipeg, he’s hardly a rookie in the league.

“Being in Calgary, it was great to be in a Canadian market,” said Jokinen.

“Just to have the experience of playing in front of 20,000 people every night and being in a place where expectations were high and hockey is number onewas great.

“I was very happy that Winnipeg offered a contract so I could stay in a Canadian market and be in a place like this, where there are a lot of young players and the team is ready to take that next step. I’m definitely happy to be a part of that.”

Jets Captain, Andrew Ladd was thrilled to hear that the Jets management had added more experience and leadership to the group.

“He’s going to be a big help for us,” said Ladd. “He’s been around for a long time, he’s been very productive and to add a guy like that, is going to do nothing but help.

“It’s also another voice in the room, and you can never have too many of those guys. In all the championship teams I’ve been on, it’s not just two or three leaders, it’s a dozen leaders that all lead in their own way. You need to develop that environment in your room and where everybody feels they can step up and be themselves.”

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“The best way to lead is to lead by example, and that’s the one thing I’ll bring here – how to be professional, how to take care of yourself and how to bring your best everyday.”

The Los Angeles Kings drafted the Kuopio, Finland native in the first round, (3rd overall), at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Since then, Jokinen has appeared in 1,042 career NHL games with Kings, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Calgary Flames. Throughout his tenure, he’s scored 292 goals, and 391 assists for 683 points, and garnered 967 penalty minutes.

“He has been a very durable player over the years, which is shown by the number of games he’s played on a season-to-season basis,” said Cheveldayoff. “He’s very excited about being at the forefront of the group that has young players that have a chance to continue to grow and get better, and he’s really looking forward to the opportunity to contribute in that regard.”

Jokinen, 33, says it’s too early to define his role with the Winnipeg Jets, and now being the oldest on the roster, he said he’s still prepared to fight for his position, just like everybody else.

“When you go to a new team, you have to earn your ice time, earn the respect of your teammates and you have to be yourself,” said Jokinen. ”There is a reason they brought me here, they’ve seen me play in the last few years and that’s the way I have to play here.

“The one thing I can control is how I play and what kind of work ethic I bring to the rink everyday. The best way to lead is to lead by example, and that’s the one thing I’ll bring here – how to be professional, how to take care of yourself and how to bring your best everyday.”

So what is it about Jokinen’s play that had the Jets’ brass magnetized?

“He’s difficult to handle when he gets moving and he does move very well,” said Chevy. “He likes to shoot the puck and he’s not afraid to do that. There are lots of opportunities for him to score and opportunities for other players to score off of rebounds and create plays.”

Jokinen hasn’t always been this type of player. He said it’s only recently, that he has worked really hard to change the way he sees and plays the game.

“In the last two years, Brent [Sutter], Dave Lowry and Craig Hartsburg [Calgary Flames coaches] have helped me understand the game better, to be better on both ends of the ice and not to put too much pressure on scoring goals and putting points on the board. It was more about the defence, and how I could be an effective player by playing really good defence and being good without the puck.

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2000 RUSSIA

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years and I keep continuing to do that. I think I changed my game and it kind of gave me new life in this league.”

In addition to his impressive NHL resume, Jokinen has demonstrated a very solid commitment to his country.

Over the past 14 years, he has won nine medals donning the blue and white Finnish silks.

“They have a good system in Finland and we’re thankful that we had good coaches when we were growing up,” said Jokinen. “For us it’s always been an honour to play for our country. I decided at the last Olympics in Vancouver 2010, that it would be my last tournament, that way the younger guys will get a chance to play. It was a blast though, and it was great that I was able to do it for 14 years at that men’s level.”

When asked to pick out one of his favourite memories from his international career, he was quick to highlight the 1998 World Junior Championships when Finland defeated Russia 2-1, in the Gold medal game.

“World Juniors to win the gold, that’s the one,” he smiled. “The tournament was held in Finland, it was our last tournament together as the next year we would be over-aged. The expectation was to stay in Pool A. We didn’t have a lot of big names and a lot of people thought that we couldn’t compete for a medal. We ended up winning it all, and it shows that anything can happen in tournaments like that.

“Every medal is special and if you don’t win, it takes time to swallow it, but at the end of the day, if you’ve been able to be in the top three, it feels really good.”

Jokinen is a devoted husband to his wife Katerina, and father to his 12-year-old, 8-year-old and 17-month-old daughters. He moved his family from Calgary to Winni-

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“I took huge strides ahead in my game in the last two years and I keep continuing to do that. I think I changed my game and it kind of gave me new life in this league.”

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JOKINEN NHL CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR

TEAM

GP

G

A

P

PIM

1997-98

LOS ANGELES KINGS

8

0

0

0

6

+/-5

1998-99

LOS ANGELES KINGS

66

9

12

21

44

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1999-00

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

82

11

10

21

80

0

2000-01

FLORIDA PANTHERS

78

6

10

16

106

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2001-02

FLORIDA PANTHERS

80

9

20

29

98

2002-03

FLORIDA PANTHERS

81

36

29

65

79

-17

2003-04

FLORIDA PANTHERS

82

26

32

58

81

-16

2005-06

FLORIDA PANTHERS

82

38

51

89

88

14

2006-07

FLORIDA PANTHERS

82

39

52

91

78

18

2007-08

FLORIDA PANTHERS

82

34

37

71

67

-19

2008-09

PHOENIX COYOTES

57

21

21

42

49

-5

2008-09

CALGARY FLAMES

19

8

7

15

18

-7

2009-10

CALGARY FLAMES

56

11

24

35

53

2

2009-10

NEW YORK RANGERS

26

4

11

15

22

1

2010-11

CALGARY FLAMES

79

17

37

54

44

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2011-12

CALGARY FLAMES NHL TOTALS

66

82

23

38

61

54

1042

292

391

683

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“It’s tough for the kids to change their schools,” he said. “For us, it was important to get here and get settled so the kids could start school on the first day, like everybody else.

“They grow up so fast and you want to be part of their lives as much as you can. With the schedule we have during the year, it’s a lot for my wife to take care of the household and the kids, so I try to be involved as much as I can during the off season.”

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A FAN’S GUIDE TO SPOTTING, AND AVOIDING, COUNTERFEIT WINNIPEG JETS JERSEYS

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JERSEYS ARE BAD; THEY JUST ARE. THEY ARE OF EXCEPTIONALLY POOR QUALITY AND DO NOTHING TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAM. UNFORTUNATELY, HOCKEY FANS IN WINNIPEG ARE BEING DUPED BY GREAT OFFERS FOR CHEAP JERSEYS, ONLY TO BE DISAPPOINTED BY THE FINAL PRODUCT THAT ARRIVES 6-8 WEEKS LATER WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND SMELLING OF CLANDESTINE CHINESE INDUSTRY. 71

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THREE GENERATIONS OF FAKES AS SEIZED BY THE RCMP, DATING TO THE START OF THE 2011-12 SEASON

In Canada it is illegal to distribute, without official license, materials that are copyrighted or trademarked such as counterfeit Winnipeg Jets jerseys.

RCMP Corporal John D. Montgomery of “D” Division, Federal Enforcement Section and his team have been tasked with stopping this illegal activity in Winnipeg.

“Just when we knew the Jets were coming here, we made some calls to Calgary and Edmonton and Vancouver, and they said, ‘if you have a chance to get out in front of it right away, get out in front of it.’ Apparently 70%-80% of jerseys in Vancouver and Calgary are fakes,” states Corporal Montgomery.

His team has done just that in the first year of the Winnipeg Jets, seizing nearly 1000 counterfeit Jets jerseys.

“Customs is the first line,” explains Montgomery. “The jerseys will come in through the air. There will be 48 in a box, and it’s just a soft cardboard box that’s been wrapped in cellophane tape. It just looks like a big ball. It’s pretty evident when it comes in that it’s a shipment from China. We come over and take a look at it. We would send a picture off to Reebok and they would confirm that it’s not authentic.”

Corporal Montgomery continues, “Generally what we do is we will confiscate them, talk to the people that import them, serve them a cease and desist, which is a warning letter, once they sign off on these exhibits we shred them.”

Montgomery is an expert in spotting a fake. His job is to track down the counterfeit jerseys, and those distributing them, and put a stop to it. He states that you simply need to remember the Four P’s when determining if a jersey is counterfeit.

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THE FOUR P’S: PLACE, PRICE, PACKAGING AND PRODUCT PLACE: Reebok, the official supplier and manufacturer of NHL jerseys, does not liquidate jerseys due to overproduction or any other reason; the jersey machine will not be left on overnight. Many illegal vendors will use this as an excuse for a really low price.

Illegal vendors may also claim to know someone at Reebok.

The Internet is full of fake jerseys; beware of auction and classified sites. Don’t purchase a jersey from someone outside the arena on a game night, out of the trunk of someone’s vehicle, or at a local flea market. It is highly recommended that you purchase your Jets jersey at an authorized retail store. To purchase your jersey online, visit the NHL’s official store at shop.jets. nhl.com. The best place to purchase your jersey in Winnipeg is directly from the Jets at Jets Gear.

PRICE: When deciding to purchase a Jets jersey, be aware of the price. If it’s too good to be true, then it’s probably a fake. If someone, or a website, is selling a Jets jersey with a player name and number for $50-$100, it’s a fake. A replica jersey at Jets Gear will cost you $129.99 + cresting + taxes, while an Authentic jersey will cost you $299.99 + cresting + taxes. Also, if a website’s method of payment is via PayPal, it’s probably not a legitimate online retailer of officially licensed NHL products.

PACKAGING: All goods that are shipped from China arrive wrapped in plastic. When you purchase a jersey from an authorized retailer in Canada, the jersey comes as-is, no plastic wrapper. Reebok also ships the jerseys with unique hanger-tags with holograms, serial numbers and product descriptions.

The knock-off tags are often incomplete and contain very poor English. When they’re coming from China, but say ‘Made In Canada’, that might be your first clue.

PRODUCT: When you get a counterfeit jersey in your hands, it is immediately evident that it’s a fake. The materials used to manufacture these jerseys are of poor quality, the colours are not accurate, the workmanship is terrible, and there are errors. Overall the product is bad.

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THE LOGO: Look carefully at the logo on the jersey. If it appears ‘bubbly’, then it is 100% counterfeit. The logo should feel smooth and thin, yet sturdy.

THE COLOURS: The colour is off on most counterfeit jerseys. On counterfeit jerseys, often the blue will be lighter, while the grey will be darker than the actual Jets colours.

THE NAME & NUMBER: Look at the font of the player’s name and numbers. Each NHL team, including the Jets, has their own font.

The font used for the names on most counterfeit jerseys is thinner than an authentic jersey. However, the numbers on counterfeit jerseys are often thicker than the number on an authentic jersey.

THE TIE DOWN: Counterfeit jerseys often have shorter and thinner tie downs (also known as ‘Fight Straps’) sewn into the backside when compared to authentic jerseys. The fight strap should also be centered in line with the number on the jersey.

THE NHL LOGO & COLLAR: At the neck line, the NHL shield (front) and RBK logo (back) are patches that should be sewn onto the jersey.

With most fake jerseys, these patches are direct embroidered to the material.

Also, notice the difference of the angle of the collar above the positioning relative to the collar stripes.

THE REEBOK HANG TAG: Every officially licensed Jets jersey, authentic or replica, is also sold with a Reebok hang tag. While these are easier to copy, Reebok usually places a sticker on the back to indicate size, the type of jersey, a SKU number and a bar code. Authentic Jets jerseys actually feature a black hang tag from Reebok.

THE NHL HANG TAG HOLOGRAM: Every officially licensed Jets jersey, authentic or replica, is sold with an NHL hang tag featuring a hologram. If there is a silver hang tag with no hologram, then it is 100% counterfeit. If the word “my NHL” does not appear and disappear when the hang tag is rotated, then it is probably fake.

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ANSWERS

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HERE ARE THIS ISSUE’S TRIVIA AND KIDS’ ACTIVITY ANSWERS. IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE THESE YET, NO PEEKING!

TRIVIA

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Dustin Byfuglien recorded 13 points (2G, 11A) over seven games from Feb. 16-27.

9-8 for the Jets, which was the NHL’s highest scoring game dating back to a 10-8 affair between the Sharks and Penguins on Jan. 13, 2006.

3.B

Jim Slater scored twice in the third period on Apr. 7 versus Tampa Bay to send it to OT, which was then decided by Lightning forward Teddy Purcell.

4.C

Mark Stuart scored a shorthanded goal, the first of his career, in a 2-1 loss to Columbus on Nov. 12.

5.D

It took Wellwood just eight seconds to bury the first goal of the game on Dec. 17 at MTS Centre, helping Winnipeg go on to a 2-1 win for their first ‘W’ of the season.

6.B

Bryan Little finished off the 5-on-1 rush for Winnipeg’s fourth goal of the game. The Jets went on to beat the Panthers 7-0.

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