Winnipeg Jets - EVANDER KANE

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>> www.blogs.ajc.com - April 14, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegfreepress.com - Kane Gushes over Fans - September 27, 2011 <<

>> www.theglobeandmail.com - Jets’ Evander Kane bangs, buries his way into limelight - December 4, 2011 <<

>> www.theprovince.com - Driven Kane fulfilling great expectations - January 2, 2012 <<

>> www.thehockeynews.com - Evander Kane enduring fishbowl existence in Winnipeg - February 12, 2012 <<

>> www.google.com - Kane leads Winnipeg Jets to 7-0 rout of Panthers - March 1, 2012 <<

EVANDER KANE
Position: Left Wing
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Born: August 2, 1991
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC

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Awards/Achievements

CHL - Memorial Cup (Vancouver Giants ) 2007 (Tournament Host)

WHL - Player of the Week: October 12, 2008; January 12, 2009
WHL - West First All-Star Team 2009

Evander represented Canada at the following international tournaments:

Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
Gold Medal - Slovakia/Czech Republic 2008

World Junior Championships
Gold Medal - Ottawa 2009 (Current St. John's IceCap Patrice Cormier also played for the team.)

Records

Vancouver Giants franchise record: most goals, single-season - 48 in 2008–09 (surpassed Adam Courchaine - 43 in 2002–03)

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Winnipeg Jets - BRETT FESTERLING - St. John's Ice Caps (AHL)

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>> www.nbcsports.msnbc.com - July 14, 2011 <<

BRETT FESTERLING
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210
Born: March 3, 1986
Birthplace: Quesnel, BC

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Brett Festerling signed with the Winnipeg Jets for a 1 year, two-way deal on July 14, 2011.

Brett cleared waivers on October 1, 2011.

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Winnipeg Jets - JASON JAFFRAY (St. John's IceCaps)

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>> www.edmontonjournal.com - July 20, 2011 <<

>> www.jetsallout.blogspot.com - August 29, 2011 <<

>> www.sjicecaps.com - Jason Jaffray sent to the Ice Caps - September 27, 2011 <<

>> www.sjicecaps.com - Jaffray Named 1st IceCaps Captain - October 4, 2011 <<

>> www.jets.nhl.com - Jets recall Jaffray & Kulda - November 13, 2011 <<

>> www.arcticicehockey.com - Jaffray Reassigned To IceCaps - December 19, 2011 <<

JASON JAFFRAY
Position: Left wing
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 204
Born: June 30, 1981
Birthplace: Rimbey, AB

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Jason Jaffray agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets for on July 18, 2011.

Jaffray was sent to the St. John's Ice Caps September 27, 2011.

The Winnipeg Jets recalled Jason and defenseman Arturs Kulda November 13, 2011.

Jaffray reassigned to Ice Caps December 19, 2011.

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Winnipeg Jets - BEN MAXWELL (St. John's IceCaps - AHL)

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>> www.winnipegsun.com - July 17, 2011 <<

>> www.hockeysfuture.com - August 16, 2011 <<

>> www.tsn.ca - DUCKS CLAIM MAXWELL OFF WAIVERS FROM JETS - November 10th, 2011 <<

>> www.arcticicehockey.com - Jets claim Ben Maxwell back off Waivers from Ducks - December 6, 2011 <<

BEN MAXWELL
Position: Centre
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195
Born: March 30, 1988
Birthplace: North Vancouver, BC

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The Winnipeg Jets re-signed Ben Maxwell for a one-year, two-way deal.

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Winnipeg Jets - KENNDAL McARDLE (St. John's IceCaps - AHL)

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>> www.theprovince.com - July 10, 2011 <<

>> www.hockeysfuture.com - August 13, 2010 <<

>> www.discoverwestman.com - July 18, 2011 <<

>> www.stjohnsicecaps.com - IceCaps loan Mannino and McArdle to Portland for Brock Trotter - March 2, 2012 <<

KENNDAL McARDLE
Position: Left Wing
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190
Born: January 4, 1987
Birthplace: Toronto, ON

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The Winnipeg Jets acquired RFA Kenndal McArdle from the Florida Panthers in exchange for prospect Angelo Esposito. McArdle signed with the Jets on July 18, 2011.

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Winnipeg Jets - DEREK MEECH

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>> www.mlive.com - July 1, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegsun.com - July 1, 2011 <<

>> www.torontosun.com - Meech Earns a Spot with the Jets - October 4, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegfreepress.com - Derek Meech to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery - November 13, 2011 <<

DEREK MEECH
Position: Defence and Left Wing
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 197
Born: April 21, 1984
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba

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The former Defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings, signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Winnipeg Jets.

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Winnipeg Jets - ERIC FEHR

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>> www.washingtonpost.com - July 8, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegfreepress.com - July 8th, 2011 <<

>> www.cbc.ca - Jets' Fehr Brings it Back Home - September 27, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegsun.com - Jets forward Fehr removed from injured list - November 10, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegsun.com - Jets bench struggling Fehr - February 6, 2012 <<

>> www.torontosun.com - Jets’ Fehr excited for latest opportunity - March 12, 2012 <<

ERIC FEHR
Position: Right Wing
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 212
Born: September 7, 1985
Birthplace: Winkler, Manitoba

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July 8, 2011 - The Washington Capitals traded Right Winger Eric Fehr ($2,200,000/year--entering the final year of his contract) to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a 4th-round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and prospect Danick Paquette.

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Winnipeg Jets - ANDREW LADD

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>> www.montrealgazette.com - July 5, 2011 <<

>> www.crunchsports.com - July 5, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegwhiteout.com - July 6, 2011 <<

>> www.illegalcurve.com - July 6, 2011 <<

>> www.hockeyattheforks.com - Jul 18, 2011 <<

>> www.vancouversun.com - Flames coach knows Jets captain only too well - March 9, 2012 <<

ANDREW LADD
Position: Left Wing
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205
Born: December 12, 1985
Birthplace: Maple Ridge, British Columbia



WHL Plus-Minus Award winner in 2004.
WHL Top Draft Prospect Award winner in 2004.
World Junior Championships gold medal winner with Canada in 2005.
Stanley Cup winner with the Carolina Hurricanes, in 2006, and with Chicago, in 2010.

Follow Andrew on twitter @aladd16

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Winnipeg Jets - RICK RYPIEN - (1984 - 2011 R.I.P.)

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>> www.winnipegfreepress.com - July 3, 2011 <<

>> www.arcticicehockey.com - July 8, 2011 <<

>> www.illegalcurve.com - August 16, 2011 - Audio - Craig Heisinger answers questions about Rypien's death <<

>> www.winnipegfreepress.com - A big heart, a troubled mind - October 8, 2011 <<

RICK RYPIEN
Position: Centre
Shoots: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190
Born: May 16, 1984
Birthplace: Coleman, Alberta

Sadly, on August 15th, 2011, Rick Rypien was found dead in his home in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

Here is the tribute to Rick at the Home Opener in Winnipeg:



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Winnipeg Jets - ZACHARY YUEN (drafted)

>> www.tri-cityherald.com - June 25, 2011 <<

>> www.vancouverobserver.com - July 8, 2011 <<

>> www.hockeyattheforks.com - September 1, 2011 <<

Tri-City Americans, WHL
Position: Defenceman
Shoots: Left
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 205
Born: 3 March, 1993
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC, CAN
Drafted: Winnpeg Jets (4th Round / 119th Overall)

*Winnipeg Jets traded picks #133 and #194 to San Jose for pick #119

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Winnipeg Jets - ADAM LOWRY (drafted)

>> www.swbooster.com - June 25, 2011 <<

>> www.shawnmullin.wordpress.com - July 5, 2011 <<

>> www.shawnmullin.wordpress.com - July 12, 2011 <<

>> www.winnipegsun.com - Father Knows Best - September 12, 2011 <<

Swift Current Broncos, WHL
Position: Left Wing
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 186
Born: 29, March, 1993
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Birthplace: St. Louis, MO, USA
Drafted: Winnipeg Jets (3rd Round / 67th Overall)

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