Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets

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 about Buff.

Before the interview, JT is joined by guest host Sara Orlesky to chat about Connor Hellebuyck stealing wins for the Jets right before the playoffs, plus excitement for another edition of the Whiteout.

Sara also tells us more about the RUNWAY behind-the-scenes documentary that has aired all season long. The series has been nominated for a Webby Award! You can vote for us to win at: https://wpgjets.co/vote-webby 

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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 look back at the past week for the Jets, Cole Perfetti's thrilling performance against the Kings, plus the Jets inching closers towards clinching a playoff spot.

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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 look at the standings race with only 10 games to go in the regular season.

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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 York, Mark Scheifele’s part in the teams success and more. 

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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 double debuts for Tyler Toffoli and Colin Miller.

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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 the Week across the NHL.

Tyler was also recently named a nominee for the Best Radio/Podcast Host by the Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards. You can vote for him to win at wnla.ca/vote-now/

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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 recent games, and more!

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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 acclimated with the team, and more!

JT wraps up the show with Norva Riddell, Senior Vice President, Sales & Chief Revenue Officer at True North to chat about the ongoing 2024-25 season ticket campaign, excitement for playoff tickets, and much more.

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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.

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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 and fans weigh in as well in the mailbag.

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