Jets beat Lightning 3-2 in OT
8:46 PM
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime, extending their winning streak to four games.
Captain Adam Lowry scored the decisive goal during three-on-three action.
Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey scored in regulation for the Jets, who are now 11-5-2 on the season.
Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos replied for the Lightning, who are now 9-6-5.
Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves.
This was the start of a three-game road trip for Winnipeg. They’ll play the Florida Panthers on Friday, and the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
Jets and Lightning tied 2-2
7:51 PM
High-event hockey has been on the menu and the goalies have been shining as the Winnipeg Jets and Tampa Bay Lightning are tied 2-2 after 40 minutes of play at Amalie Arena.
Josh Morrissey and Mark Scheifele each have a goal and an assist for the Jets, while Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point have scored for the Lightning.
For Stamkos, it was his 31st goal and 58th point in 43 career games against the Jets (and Atlanta Thrashers).
Connor Hellebuyck has made 24 saves for the Jets, while Jonas Johansson has 20 stops for the Lightning.
Jets lead Lightning 2-1
7:16 PM
This high-octane matchup came exactly as advertised, with the Winnipeg Jets taking a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning after one period of play at Amalie Arena.
The Jets got goals from Josh Morrissey (on a rebound) and Mark Scheifele (on a power play redirection), while Lightning captain Steven Stamkos replied for the home side.
Connor Hellebuyck had 13 saves in the first period, stoning Brandon Hegel on a breakaway, while Jonas Johansson made eight saves for the Lightning.
Both teams enter Wednesday’s action riding a three-game winning streak.
7 years for drunk driving crash that killed young Winnipeg woman
3:38 PM
A man responsible for a high-speed, drunk driving collision that killed 24-year-old Jordyn Reimer has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Reimer was a designated driver on her way to pick up a friend shortly after 2 a.m., May 1, 2022, when Tyler Goodman blew through a stop sign at 108 km/h and slammed into her Jeep at Kildare Avenue West and Bond Street.
Goodman, 30, previously pleaded guilty to one count each of impaired driving causing death and leaving the scene of an accident.
Goodman’s mother, Laurie Goodman, pleaded guilty to obstructing justice after she lied to police about her son’s whereabouts at the time of the crash. She was sentenced to six months of house arrest.
Wanted man arrested in Bloodvein shootings
1:31 PM
RCMP have arrested a wanted man accused of firing shots at homes in Bloodvein First Nation more than two weeks ago.
Byron Duck is facing numerous charges after the shootings on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7.
Mounties warned residents in a social-media post on Nov. 7 to stay indoors while officers searched for the suspect. The Manitoba integrated violent offender apprehension unit was sent to Bloodvein on Monday to help with locating and arresting Duck. He was wanted on a warrant for more than 20 offences in relation to the shootings. He was also wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large (allegedly violating conditions of his release).
The unit, with help from Bloodvein RCMP, arrested Duck at a home on Bloodvein First Nation. He was found to be in possession of ammunition, and a loaded gun was found in the home, RCMP said Wednesday.
Remainder of charges against Steinbach teacher and rugby coach stayed by Crown
12:58 PM
A Steinbach teacher and rugby coach who was accused of inappropriately touching students during sports practices had all charges laid against him stayed by Crown prosecutors this morning.
David Bueti, 43, worked as a teacher and coach at Steinbach Regional Secondary School at the time of the alleged 2022 offences.
Bueti was originally charged with five counts of sexual assault and three counts of sexual interference involving six students between the ages of 15 and 18. Charges involving one of the alleged victims were stayed by the Crown following her testimony at trial. Court records show charges involving two other alleged victims were stayed last month.
This morning, the prosecution told a provincial court judge the Crown was entering stays on the remaining three counts of sex assault and one of sexual interference.
Bueti’s lawyer, Josh Weinstein, told the Free Press his client was cloaked in the presumption of innocence the day he was charged and that presumption should remain.
“I do not know what Mr. Bueti’s next steps will be, but I do know that he is looking forward to spending time with his friends and family who have been very supportive of him over the last 16 months,” Weinstein said.
William Prince sings on NPR’s Tiny Desk
11:24 AM
William Prince is the latest artist to perform on Tiny Desk Concerts, a popular online show produced by National Public Radio in the United States.
The award-winning Peguis First Nation singer-songwriter performs the songs Tanqueray and Goldie Hawn, from his 2023 album Stand in the Joy, as well as the 2019 song The Spark during a 16-minute spot that NPR released this morning.
The show was recorded at NPR’s office in Washington, D.C.
Can’t see the video above? Watch on NPR’s website.
Casino lands Matthew Good spring tour date
10:52 AM
Canadian alt-rock star Matthew Good will play the Club Regent Event Centre April 26, 2024.
Tickets for his cross-Canada tour show go on sale Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.ca and casinosofwinnipeg.com, however there is a presale scheduled for Nov. 23. Good also plays the 40 nightclub in Brandon April 6.
Good emerged on Canada’s music scene in 1995 as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, but became a solo artist in 2003. His latest album, Moving Walls, came out in 2020.
