Wednesday, September, 11, 2024
-The Winnipeg Jets announced their 26-player roster that will attend the 2024 Young Stars Classic in Penticton, BC September 13th-16th. The group includes a trio of Winnipeg’s recent first round draft picks – Chaz Lucius, Brad Lambert and Colby Barlow, along with newly acquired 2023 first-round pick Brayden Yager. The Jets play the Calgary Flames on Friday, the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
-The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have lost backup quarterback Chris Streveler for the rest of the season. He suffered damage to three of the four major ligaments in his knee after a low hit from Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Miles Brown late in the third quarter of the Banjo Bowl last Saturday. Streveler completed 31-of-52 pass attempts for 343 yards, one touchdown, and one interception this season. He also carried the ball 87 times for 272 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Bombers (7-6) have the week 15 bye. Winnipeg will meet the Elks in Edmonton on Saturday, September 21st.
-The Brandon University Bobcats men’s soccer team and the Assiniboine College Cougars played to a scoreless draw last night. Tonight, the women’s teams will meet at Healthy Living Centre field.
-Canada and Mexico played to a scoreless draw yesterday in a men’s friendly soccer game in Arlington, Texas. Canada plays next in Toronto against Panama in October.
-The Blue Jays beat the Mets 6-2.
-and because hockey is a rough sport, players are not really known for their beauty – but maybe that’s changing. According to betting site TonyBet™ | Online Sportsbook and Casino – it’s AI-generated ‘Attractiveness Test’ chose the Vancouver Canucks as the NHL team with the hottest players. The Rangers, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers round out the Top 5. The Winnipeg Jets came in 6th. The least desirable team – the St. Louis Blues.
