Mike McIntyre
@mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social
#NHLJets beat writer who gets words deep for the Winnipeg Free Press; 6x author; Left life of crime (reporting) behind in 2016; Husband, Dad x2, Rescue Dog Owner x2.
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Racing in her blood: Rookie Manitoba jockey knows she has ‘big shoes to fill’ as she follows in dad’s footsteps
Ciera Pruitt had pictured the scene since she was a little girl running wild on the grounds of Assiniboia Downs — her backyard, really — while her parents were hard at work nearby.
Back then, she was...
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Jerry Pruitt was Canada’s oldest jockey, retiring at 66 after a legendary career.
His wife, Lise, is a top trainer at Assiniboia Downs.
Now their 22-year-old daughter Ciera is blazing her own trail as a rookie rider at her hometown track.
My feature: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
His wife, Lise, is a top trainer at Assiniboia Downs.
Now their 22-year-old daughter Ciera is blazing her own trail as a rookie rider at her hometown track.
My feature: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
WASHINGTON — What does a one-line hockey team look like?
We present to you the #NHLJets in their current form: deadly when the top trio is on the ice; doormats the rest of the time.
It’s not a winning formula, as we were reminded Wednesday.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
We present to you the #NHLJets in their current form: deadly when the top trio is on the ice; doormats the rest of the time.
It’s not a winning formula, as we were reminded Wednesday.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Lack of depth sinks Jets
WASHINGTON — What does a one-line hockey team look like? We present to you the Winnipeg Jets in their current form: deadly when the trio of Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor and Gabe Vilardi are on the ice;...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:59 AM
WASHINGTON — What does a one-line hockey team look like?
We present to you the #NHLJets in their current form: deadly when the top trio is on the ice; doormats the rest of the time.
It’s not a winning formula, as we were reminded Wednesday.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
We present to you the #NHLJets in their current form: deadly when the top trio is on the ice; doormats the rest of the time.
It’s not a winning formula, as we were reminded Wednesday.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
A few notes from the #NHLJets room in Washington:
I asked Scott Arniel if he'd consider breaking up top line with nobody else scoring:
“It’s something we’ve thought about, but you have to challenge the other group here, to have other players step up and do (their) part of it."
I asked Scott Arniel if he'd consider breaking up top line with nobody else scoring:
“It’s something we’ve thought about, but you have to challenge the other group here, to have other players step up and do (their) part of it."
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
A few notes from the #NHLJets room in Washington:
I asked Scott Arniel if he'd consider breaking up top line with nobody else scoring:
“It’s something we’ve thought about, but you have to challenge the other group here, to have other players step up and do (their) part of it."
I asked Scott Arniel if he'd consider breaking up top line with nobody else scoring:
“It’s something we’ve thought about, but you have to challenge the other group here, to have other players step up and do (their) part of it."
Cole Perfetti makes a sliding save to prevent a Washington empty net goal, but the #NHLJets now just have 13.6 seconds to work with and a neutral zone faceoff as they try to find the equalizer.
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Cole Perfetti makes a sliding save to prevent a Washington empty net goal, but the #NHLJets now just have 13.6 seconds to work with and a neutral zone faceoff as they try to find the equalizer.
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Elias Salomonsson overskates a puck at the Capitals blue line -- it was off a Cole Perfetti pass -- leading to a Connor McMichael breakaway goal and a 4-2 Washington lead.
That's a tough break for the kid playing his first NHL game. And might just be the dagger for the #NHLJets.
That's a tough break for the kid playing his first NHL game. And might just be the dagger for the #NHLJets.
November 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Elias Salomonsson overskates a puck at the Capitals blue line -- it was off a Cole Perfetti pass -- leading to a Connor McMichael breakaway goal and a 4-2 Washington lead.
That's a tough break for the kid playing his first NHL game. And might just be the dagger for the #NHLJets.
That's a tough break for the kid playing his first NHL game. And might just be the dagger for the #NHLJets.
The #NHLJets will start the third period here on the penalty kill as Morgan Barron was called for high-sticking as time expired.
Already facing a 3-2 deficit, safe to say this is a big first two minutes of the final frame.
Already facing a 3-2 deficit, safe to say this is a big first two minutes of the final frame.
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The #NHLJets will start the third period here on the penalty kill as Morgan Barron was called for high-sticking as time expired.
Already facing a 3-2 deficit, safe to say this is a big first two minutes of the final frame.
Already facing a 3-2 deficit, safe to say this is a big first two minutes of the final frame.
Another close call for Jonathan Toews, as his tip of a Josh Morrissey shot goes wide. Then the loose puck hops over the stick of Gus Nyquist, who might have had an open net to bury it in.
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Another close call for Jonathan Toews, as his tip of a Josh Morrissey shot goes wide. Then the loose puck hops over the stick of Gus Nyquist, who might have had an open net to bury it in.
Halfway through this game and the #NHLJets are once again looking for something -- anything -- from lines 2 through 4 in terms of production.
Both goals have come with the big guns on the ice. Not a lot happening when they are out there.
Both goals have come with the big guns on the ice. Not a lot happening when they are out there.
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Halfway through this game and the #NHLJets are once again looking for something -- anything -- from lines 2 through 4 in terms of production.
Both goals have come with the big guns on the ice. Not a lot happening when they are out there.
Both goals have come with the big guns on the ice. Not a lot happening when they are out there.
You can see Washington's strategy is "fire absolutely everything towards the #NHLJets net."
It's resulted in 2 of their 3 goals so far and several other close calls.
It's resulted in 2 of their 3 goals so far and several other close calls.
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
You can see Washington's strategy is "fire absolutely everything towards the #NHLJets net."
It's resulted in 2 of their 3 goals so far and several other close calls.
It's resulted in 2 of their 3 goals so far and several other close calls.
You knew he was scoring at least once tonight.
Alex Ovechkin makes it 3-2 Washignton with 14:38 left in the 2nd.
That was a wrister through traffic that Eric Comrie never saw.
Alex Ovechkin makes it 3-2 Washignton with 14:38 left in the 2nd.
That was a wrister through traffic that Eric Comrie never saw.
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
You knew he was scoring at least once tonight.
Alex Ovechkin makes it 3-2 Washignton with 14:38 left in the 2nd.
That was a wrister through traffic that Eric Comrie never saw.
Alex Ovechkin makes it 3-2 Washignton with 14:38 left in the 2nd.
That was a wrister through traffic that Eric Comrie never saw.
The Timbits intermission game going on right now here in Washington has more chaos than usual -- all the kids are dressed up in turkey costumes.
There is fowl falling everywhere.
There is fowl falling everywhere.
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The Timbits intermission game going on right now here in Washington has more chaos than usual -- all the kids are dressed up in turkey costumes.
There is fowl falling everywhere.
There is fowl falling everywhere.
#NHLJets quickly fall behind 2-0, but a gifted goal to Gabe Vilardi with 22 seconds remaining and now a power play to start the 2nd period gives them some new life.
Shots 11-7 for Washington, high danger chances were 6-4 for the Capitals.
Shots 11-7 for Washington, high danger chances were 6-4 for the Capitals.
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
#NHLJets quickly fall behind 2-0, but a gifted goal to Gabe Vilardi with 22 seconds remaining and now a power play to start the 2nd period gives them some new life.
Shots 11-7 for Washington, high danger chances were 6-4 for the Capitals.
Shots 11-7 for Washington, high danger chances were 6-4 for the Capitals.
Vlad Namestnikov ad Dylan Strome exchange U.S. Thanksgiving greetings in the corner, a big melee ensues and the #NHLJets come out of that exchange with a power play.
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Vlad Namestnikov ad Dylan Strome exchange U.S. Thanksgiving greetings in the corner, a big melee ensues and the #NHLJets come out of that exchange with a power play.
Elias Salomonsson looked tohave his first NHL point after a terrific feed to Mark Scheifele, who seemingly had Kyle Connor on the back door for the easy tap-in. But a stellar defensive play by the Capitals thwarted it.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Elias Salomonsson looked tohave his first NHL point after a terrific feed to Mark Scheifele, who seemingly had Kyle Connor on the back door for the easy tap-in. But a stellar defensive play by the Capitals thwarted it.
2-0 Washington...I think. High stick?
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
2-0 Washington...I think. High stick?
Best chance so far for the #NHLJets is by Jonathan Toews -- he gets a lot of those -- but the puck rolls off his stick on the deke attempt.
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Best chance so far for the #NHLJets is by Jonathan Toews -- he gets a lot of those -- but the puck rolls off his stick on the deke attempt.
1-0 Washington.
John Carlson with the blast 6:38 into the first period.
John Carlson with the blast 6:38 into the first period.
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
1-0 Washington.
John Carlson with the blast 6:38 into the first period.
John Carlson with the blast 6:38 into the first period.
Nice touch by the Washington Capitals here. At the end of the pre-game Alex Ovechkin ceremony, the MC thanks the #NHLJets for being patient and adds in "Get well soon, Connor Hellebuyck."
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Nice touch by the Washington Capitals here. At the end of the pre-game Alex Ovechkin ceremony, the MC thanks the #NHLJets for being patient and adds in "Get well soon, Connor Hellebuyck."