Thursday, September 26, 2024
-The Winnipeg Jets beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in a pre-season game last night. Winnipeg’s next exhibition game is Friday in Minnesota.
-The Brandon Wheat Kings are on the road this week – Friday in Prince Albert against the Raiders – and Saturday in Saskatoon against the Blades.
-2024 Manitoba women’s champion Kaitlyn Lawes and 2024 Provincial junior men’s champion Jordon McDonald have advanced to the Elite 8 at the 2024 PointsBet Invitational in Calgary. Kerri Einarson, Kate Cameron, Chelsea Carey and Reid Carruthers will play their Sweep 16 openers today. The PointsBet unofficially kicks off the Canadian curling season.
-and in the NFL tonight – the Dallas Cowboys visit the New York Giants. Both teams are 1-and-2.