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Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets JetsTV
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The Ground Control Podcast is the official podcast of the Winnipeg Jets and hosted by JetsTV. Tyler Esquivel is joined weekly by Mitchell Clinton, Jamie Thomas, Paul Edmonds and special guests as they discuss all things surrounding your Winnipeg Jets. Each week, JetsTV will explore intriguing storylines and give fans an in depth look at many other significant topics.
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Ground Control LIVE | Round One - Game Two
Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky recap the rollercoaster that was Game One of this opening round series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalanche.
There's lots to discuss leading up to Game Two tonight including what both teams are focussing on heading into the game, as well as the international attention that the Game One Whiteout brought to Winnipeg.
All that and more on this Game Two edition of Ground Control LIVE!
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Ground Control LIVE | Round One - Game One
Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the scene for the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs here in Winnipeg, with the visiting Colorado Avalanche taking on a whiteout-powered Winnipeg Jets in the opening round.
Jamie and Sara discuss the storylines heading into Game One, hear from Jets Defenceman Dylan DeMelo, and react to questions and comments from fans.
Make sure to catch Ground Control LIVE every gameday this postseason on YouTube and Facebook!
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Coaching in the Cup Final
This week on Ground Control, Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel joins us on the pod!
Arnie has a ton of NHL postseason experience, starting with the whiteout as a member of the Winnipeg Jets in the 1981-82 season, and all the way to the Stanley Cup Final on the coaching staff with the New York Rangers in 2014.
JT and Arnie chat on the Jets regular season, excitement and pride for the Winnipeg Whiteout, and so much more!
Before the interview, JT is joined by Tyler Esquivel to go in-depth on the seven game heater the Jets are currently on, plus a quick playoff preview!
This is the final regular season edition of GROUND CONTROL — next week when the playoffs begin, we will shift to a live format on YouTube!
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Return of the Whiteout with Andrew Ladd
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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Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt
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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From junior to the pros with Tyrel Bauer
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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Customer Reviews
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Good start!
Of course they are all employees of the Jets so don’t expect too much criticism of the team. But they are also insiders and know what they are talking about. I hope they can provide some behind-the-scenes coverage. Personal side of the players, etc.
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