Manitoba Moose

Moose season over

2 minute read Saturday, May. 6, 2023

The Manitoba Moose are done for the 2022-23 American Hockey League season.

Spencer Stastney scored the game-winning goal with just 27 seconds left in regulation time to lift the host Milwaukee Admirals to a 2-1 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets’ minor league squad Sunday night in the fifth and deciding game of their best-of-five opening-round series. Jansen Harkins had given the visitors life at the 18:03 mark of the final frame, netting his fourth goal of the series to even the game 1-1 with goalie Oskari Salminen on the bench for an extra attacker.

The celebration was short lived. Stastney finished off a passing play with former Jets winger Zach Sanford after Manitoba skaters Cole Maier and Dean Stewart collided near centre ice.

“The six-on-five was good. The goaltending pull was all good. We get it into a 1-1 score …we just collide, basically,” said Moose head coach Mark Morrison. “(Stewart’s) got the puck coming up the wall and Maier’s trying to change, they collide, unfortunate, both guys go down.

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Own goal sinks Moose in loss to Admirals

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Own goal sinks Moose in loss to Admirals

Staff 1 minute read Friday, May. 5, 2023

MILWAUKEE — Kiefer Sherwood’s second goal of the AHL playoffs at 15:49 of the second period turned out to be the winner as the Milwaukee Admirals earned a 5-3 triumph over the Manitoba Moose before 3,617 fans at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Friday night.

Zach Sanford, Joakim Kemell and Austin Rueschhoff also scored for the hosts, who evened the best-of-five Central Division semifinal at 2-2.

Game 5 will be played in Milwaukee Saturday at 6 p.m.

Adam Wilsby was credited with a goal late in the first period to give Milwaukee a 2-1 lead, coming on a sequence when the Moose inadvertently directed the puck into their own net on a delayed Admirals penalty and Manitoba goaltender Oskari Salminen on the bench in favour of an extra attacker.

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Friday, May. 5, 2023

MILWAUKEE — Kiefer Sherwood’s second goal of the AHL playoffs at 15:49 of the second period turned out to be the winner as the Milwaukee Admirals earned a 5-3 triumph over the Manitoba Moose before 3,617 fans at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Friday night.

Zach Sanford, Joakim Kemell and Austin Rueschhoff also scored for the hosts, who evened the best-of-five Central Division semifinal at 2-2.

Game 5 will be played in Milwaukee Saturday at 6 p.m.

Adam Wilsby was credited with a goal late in the first period to give Milwaukee a 2-1 lead, coming on a sequence when the Moose inadvertently directed the puck into their own net on a delayed Admirals penalty and Manitoba goaltender Oskari Salminen on the bench in favour of an extra attacker.

Moose one victory away from series win after OT triumph

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Moose one victory away from series win after OT triumph

Staff 2 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

The Manitoba Moose are poised to advance in the American Hockey League playoffs.

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Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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Manitoba Moose left-winger Jeff Malott takes a shot Wednesday against the Admirals in Milwaukee.

Well-rested Moose shelled by Admirals

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Well-rested Moose shelled by Admirals

Joshua Frey-Sam 5 minute read Friday, Apr. 28, 2023

Perhaps it was some unshakable rust acquired after a couple of weeks off, or a pair of netminders being thrust into a tough spot, but the Manitoba Moose didn’t have enough to begin the most critical time of the year.

The Moose were stunned 6-2 by the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 1 of the American Hockey League’s Central Division semifinal at Canada Life Centre on Friday.

While players of the Winnipeg Jets’ AHL affiliate club made their intentions clear of avenging a 3-2 series defeat to the Admirals in last season’s Central Division semifinal, the same results haunted the team on this night.

Moose goaltender Evan Cormier made his first playoff start as a professional on somewhat short notice, as regulars Oskari Salminen and Arvid Holm flew to Las Vegas on an emergency basis to practise with the Winnipeg Jets ahead of their Game 5 tilt in the NHL playoffs on Thursday.

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Friday, Apr. 28, 2023

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Moose forward Cole Maier collides with Admirals goalie Yaraslav Askarov in AHL playoff action Friday night.

Moose doing all the right things

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Moose doing all the right things

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

The Manitoba Moose are in a precarious position entering the 2023 American Hockey League playoffs.

The Winnipeg Jets’ American Hockey League affiliate ended the regular season 3-7 in its final 10 games, officially lost key forward Kristian Reichel for the remainder of the season to an upper-body injury Tuesday and is currently without its top-two goaltenders.

Yet, here lies a confident bunch, rested and mostly healthy, with hopes for a successful run at the Calder Cup this spring.

The Moose will begin their quest for an AHL championship when they begin a best-of-five series against the visiting Milwaukee Admirals, Friday at 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Manitoba Moose captain Jimmy Oligny (centre) says the team’s first-round series against the Milwaukee Admirals has a personal element to it since the Admirals knocked the Moose out of the playoffs last year.

Moose fall in overtime to Wolves

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Moose fall in overtime to Wolves

Staff 1 minute read Monday, Apr. 17, 2023

The Manitoba Moose fell 5-4 in overtime to the Wolves in Chicago on Sunday afternoon to wrap up the 2022-23 American Hockey League season.

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Monday, Apr. 17, 2023

The Manitoba Moose fell 5-4 in overtime to the Wolves in Chicago on Sunday afternoon to wrap up the 2022-23 American Hockey League season.

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Joshua Frey-Sam 1 minute read Saturday, Apr. 8, 2023

The Manitoba Moose capped their last home game of the regular season in convincing fashion Friday, downing the Grand Rapids Griffins in a 3-1 decision.

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Saturday, Apr. 8, 2023

The Manitoba Moose capped their last home game of the regular season in convincing fashion Friday, downing the Grand Rapids Griffins in a 3-1 decision.

Hat-trick of Winnipeg hockey teams not likely to last

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Hat-trick of Winnipeg hockey teams not likely to last

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Friday, Apr. 7, 2023

Turns out you can have too much of a good thing.

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Friday, Apr. 7, 2023

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Winnipeg Ice goaltender Mason Beaupit focuses on the play during the first, eastern conference game of the Western Hockey League playoffs on March 31

Moose need to increase intensity on road to AHL playoffs

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Moose need to increase intensity on road to AHL playoffs

Jeff Hamilton 5 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023

It wasn’t that long ago the Manitoba Moose looked to be in the driver’s seat, in the thick of an AHL standings battle, just a point or two removed from first place in the Central Division.

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Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023

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Moose forward Jansen Harkins says working hard will lead to wins down the home stretch of the AHL season.

Fortunus finds satisfaction inspiring Black children to play hockey

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Fortunus finds satisfaction inspiring Black children to play hockey

Taylor Allen 6 minute read Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

A weekly series in honour of Black History Month, Taylor Allen highlights the stories and incredible accomplishments of Black athletes and coaches in Manitoba.

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Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

Maxime Fortunus behind the bench as the assistant coach of the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League. (Andy Nietupski photo)

Lambert excited to ‘get rolling again’

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Lambert excited to ‘get rolling again’

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

He’s one of the most intriguing prospects the Winnipeg Jets have ever had. While Brad Lambert may currently be out of sight for local fans, he remains very much on the mind.

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Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Winnipeg Jets’ Brad Lambert (47) during training camp at BellMTS Iceplex Monday morning. 221003 - Monday, October 03, 2022.

Moose legend inducted into American Hockey League HOF today

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Moose legend inducted into American Hockey League HOF today

Joshua Frey-Sam 5 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Nolan Baumgartner’s hockey career didn’t arch the way he and many others may had once envisioned. It’s fair to say it worked out better that way.

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Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Baumgartner in his playing heyday.

Dancing Gabe celebrates milestone birthday at Manitoba Moose game

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Dancing Gabe celebrates milestone birthday at Manitoba Moose game

Joshua Frey-Sam 3 minute read Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

The crowd taking in the Manitoba Moose game at Canada Life Centre Sunday afternoon appeared as lively as ever.

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Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

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Dancing Gabe with birthday cake.

Moose have mettle tested by Marlies

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Moose have mettle tested by Marlies

Joshua Frey-Sam 4 minute read Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023

THE Manitoba Moose will take the wins any way they can get them. Even if that means escaping some tight situations along the way.

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Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023

Chisholm ready to make leap to NHL

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Chisholm ready to make leap to NHL

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

It’s said good things come to those who wait. Declan Chisholm could be in for some dream-making fortunes one day soon.

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Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

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Manitoba Moose defenceman Declan Chisholm has progressed to the point where his coach believes he’s ready for the NHL.

Moose bust loose for 6 goals

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Moose bust loose for 6 goals

Mike McIntyre 1 minute read Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

The Manitoba Moose matched their best offensive outing of the season Saturday, routing the Belleville Senators 6-2 at Canada Life Centre.

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Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

The Manitoba Moose matched their best offensive outing of the season Saturday, routing the Belleville Senators 6-2 at Canada Life Centre.

Keane honourary captain for AHL All-Star Game

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Keane honourary captain for AHL All-Star Game

Mike McIntyre 1 minute read Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

It’s been a dozen years since Mike Keane hung up the skates. But the current player development co-ordinator for the Winnipeg Jets has been named an honourary captain for the upcoming American Hockey League All-Star game

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Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

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Admirals sink Moose in shootout

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Admirals sink Moose in shootout

Joshua Frey-Sam 4 minute read Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022

Talk about a pile of action for an extra point.

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Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022

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Manitoba Moose Jacob Friend (48) and Milwaukee Admiral Egor Afanasyev (70) battle in front of the net.

Gawanke the hero for Moose

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Gawanke the hero for Moose

1 minute read Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022

Leon Gawanke’s overtime tally lifted the Manitoba Moose to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Calgary Wranglers this afternoon in American Hockey League action.

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Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022

Leon Gawanke’s overtime tally lifted the Manitoba Moose to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Calgary Wranglers this afternoon in American Hockey League action.

Limoges the OT hero for Moose

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Limoges the OT hero for Moose

Joshua Frey-Sam 5 minute read Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022

The Manitoba Moose got out of their own way and got the job done.

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Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022

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Manitoba Moose Leon Gawanke (9) saves the shot from Texas Stars’ Jacob Peterson (13) during first period AHL action in Winnipeg on Sunday.

Moose stampede to division lead

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Moose stampede to division lead

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022

The Manitoba Moose have come out of the gates firing to begin the 2022-23 season.

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Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022

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Manitoba Moose Jansen Harkins (24) deflects the puck at Rockford Icehogs goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) as Isaak Phillips (41) defends during first period AHL action in Winnipeg on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Reporter: ?

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Staff 1 minute read Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022

The Minnesota Wild have signed 20-year-old forward Mikey Milne to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

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Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022

The Minnesota Wild have signed 20-year-old forward Mikey Milne to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

Moose fall to IceHogs in opener

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Moose fall to IceHogs in opener

Jeff Hamilton 4 minute read Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022

For the better part of Saturday’s home-opener, the Manitoba Moose looked primed to start their season on a high note.

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Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022

Kristian Reichel tries to get the puck past Rockford's Arvid Soderblom. (Daniel Crump / Winnipeg Free Press)

Same name, different game

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Same name, different game

Mike McIntyre 5 minute read Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

He proudly carries treasured memories of his late, great father in his heart. And now he’s brought the legendary family name back to a Winnipeg hockey rink for the first time in more than three decades.

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Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

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Ben Hawerchuk skates Monday during Manitoba Moose training camp at BellMTS Iceplex. The son of Jets’ legend Dale Hawerchuk appreciates the strong connection between Winnipeg and his family.

Jets sign Gawanke to one-year deal

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Jets sign Gawanke to one-year deal

Staff 1 minute read Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022

The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract worth US$750,000 with 23-year-old defenceman Leon Gawanke.

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Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Leon Gawanke (9) at Manitoba Moose practice at the BellMTS Iceplex in 2021.

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