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Hope you can find time this Grey Cup week to read my article about why Manitobans travelled to Fargo, North Dakota in 1954 to watch a LIVE television broadcast of the Grey Cup game and how the city welcomed them with open arms
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'Hands across the border': the day the Grey Cup came to Fargo, North Dakota
A short drive directly south of Winnipeg, North Dakota has long been a destination state for Manitobans wanting to relax, shop for a weekend, and bring home che
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November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hope you can find time this Grey Cup week to read my article about why Manitobans travelled to Fargo, North Dakota in 1954 to watch a LIVE television broadcast of the Grey Cup game and how the city welcomed them with open arms
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OTD in Jets History Nov 8, 1985 and NY Rangers features a trio of Manitobans. James Patrick, Mike Ridley and Grant Ledyard enjoyed home cooking as Patrick and Ridley each scored while Ledyard had an assist in Rangers 7-3 win over the Jets. Ridley and Ledyard were both undrafted
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
OTD in Jets History Nov 8, 1985 and NY Rangers features a trio of Manitobans. James Patrick, Mike Ridley and Grant Ledyard enjoyed home cooking as Patrick and Ridley each scored while Ledyard had an assist in Rangers 7-3 win over the Jets. Ridley and Ledyard were both undrafted
What Maloney was mad about, and this sounds familiar, is the way the Jets were playing in 2nd periods of games. They led 4-1 after the first but allowed the Blackhawks two goals in the second. After a dressing down at intermission Andrew McBain scored early in the third period
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
What Maloney was mad about, and this sounds familiar, is the way the Jets were playing in 2nd periods of games. They led 4-1 after the first but allowed the Blackhawks two goals in the second. After a dressing down at intermission Andrew McBain scored early in the third period
OTD in Jets History Nov 6, 1987 and coach Dan Maloney is upset promising to bring call ups from the minors if the players don’t start giving him a full 60 minute effort. This threat came not after a Jets loss but a 6-3 win over the Blackhawks in which Doug Smail scored twice.
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
OTD in Jets History Nov 6, 1987 and coach Dan Maloney is upset promising to bring call ups from the minors if the players don’t start giving him a full 60 minute effort. This threat came not after a Jets loss but a 6-3 win over the Blackhawks in which Doug Smail scored twice.
OTD in Jets History Oct 31, 1981. Dale Hawerchuk’s first game at Maple Leaf Gardens. With family and friends watching he picks up 2 assists in 6-5 win for 11 points in his last 4 games. Victory was Jets 5th coming nearly three months earlier then their 5th win of 1980-81 season
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 31, 1981. Dale Hawerchuk’s first game at Maple Leaf Gardens. With family and friends watching he picks up 2 assists in 6-5 win for 11 points in his last 4 games. Victory was Jets 5th coming nearly three months earlier then their 5th win of 1980-81 season
OTD in Jets History Oct 25, 1981 A crowning night for rookie Dale Hawerchuk. His first hat-trick leads Jets to 9-4 win v Kings. Hawerchuk also set up Barry Legge for his only NHL goal. Afterward coach Tom Watt had Loverboy’s ‘The Kid is Hot Tonight’ blaring in Jets dressing room
October 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 25, 1981 A crowning night for rookie Dale Hawerchuk. His first hat-trick leads Jets to 9-4 win v Kings. Hawerchuk also set up Barry Legge for his only NHL goal. Afterward coach Tom Watt had Loverboy’s ‘The Kid is Hot Tonight’ blaring in Jets dressing room
OTD in Jets History Oct 23, 1985 Perry Turnbull has his best game as a Jet. He was acquired from the Canadiens for Lucien DeBlois prior to 1984/85 season. This night Turnbull had 3 goals, an assist and misconduct as Jets blew out Oilers 9-3. It was Turnbull’s only Jets hat trick
October 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 23, 1985 Perry Turnbull has his best game as a Jet. He was acquired from the Canadiens for Lucien DeBlois prior to 1984/85 season. This night Turnbull had 3 goals, an assist and misconduct as Jets blew out Oilers 9-3. It was Turnbull’s only Jets hat trick
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 12, 1983. It’s Warren Moon’s last CFL season and Bomber defence sacked, intercepted and stripped the football from Moon in their 33-15 victory. Joe Poplawski hauled in two John Hufnagel passes for touchdowns as Bombers clinched 2nd place in West
October 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 12, 1983. It’s Warren Moon’s last CFL season and Bomber defence sacked, intercepted and stripped the football from Moon in their 33-15 victory. Joe Poplawski hauled in two John Hufnagel passes for touchdowns as Bombers clinched 2nd place in West
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 22, 1978 and a playoff spot was within reach for the Blue and Gold. But they had trouble scoring v the last place Saskatchewan Roughriders. With the game tied in the final minute the Bombers used two big plays to score go ahead TD in 13-7 victory
October 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 22, 1978 and a playoff spot was within reach for the Blue and Gold. But they had trouble scoring v the last place Saskatchewan Roughriders. With the game tied in the final minute the Bombers used two big plays to score go ahead TD in 13-7 victory
OTD in Jets History Oct 17, 1980 it’s the third game of 80/81 season and Jets are looking for their first win. Morris Lukowich’s hat trick sparks them to 6-2 victory over Blackhawks. Jets wouldn’t win again until Dec 23rd against the Rockies ending a record 30 game winless streak
October 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 17, 1980 it’s the third game of 80/81 season and Jets are looking for their first win. Morris Lukowich’s hat trick sparks them to 6-2 victory over Blackhawks. Jets wouldn’t win again until Dec 23rd against the Rockies ending a record 30 game winless streak
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 17, 1981 and right from the opening kickoff the Bombers use the big play to extend their win streak to 4 games with a 49-22 victory over the BC Lions. Don Burrell, Charles Williams and Rick House with 2 touchdowns highlight a dominating performance
October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 17, 1981 and right from the opening kickoff the Bombers use the big play to extend their win streak to 4 games with a 49-22 victory over the BC Lions. Don Burrell, Charles Williams and Rick House with 2 touchdowns highlight a dominating performance
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 13, 1956 former Golden Gophers star running back Bob McNamara is too much to handle for the BC Lions. McNamara scored a Canadian Football record six touchdowns in 40 to 8 victory. McNamara had 17 touchdowns in that ‘56 season for the Blue and Gold.
October 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 13, 1956 former Golden Gophers star running back Bob McNamara is too much to handle for the BC Lions. McNamara scored a Canadian Football record six touchdowns in 40 to 8 victory. McNamara had 17 touchdowns in that ‘56 season for the Blue and Gold.
OTD in Jets History Oct 10, 1979 It is opening night in the National Hockey League for the Winnipeg Jets and for CKND. Jets begin their inaugural NHL season v Penguins losing 4-2. Morris Lukowich with Jets’ first NHL goal deflecting puck past Greg Millen off a shot by Peter Marsh
October 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 10, 1979 It is opening night in the National Hockey League for the Winnipeg Jets and for CKND. Jets begin their inaugural NHL season v Penguins losing 4-2. Morris Lukowich with Jets’ first NHL goal deflecting puck past Greg Millen off a shot by Peter Marsh
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 10, 2005 and a forgettable season is suddenly made memorable on this Thanksgiving Day Monday by Milt Stegall. The 35 year old ‘Turtle Man’ schooled BC Lions DB Tony Tiller hauling in 4 passes from Kevin Glenn for 234 yards and 4 TDs in 44-23 win
October 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 10, 2005 and a forgettable season is suddenly made memorable on this Thanksgiving Day Monday by Milt Stegall. The 35 year old ‘Turtle Man’ schooled BC Lions DB Tony Tiller hauling in 4 passes from Kevin Glenn for 234 yards and 4 TDs in 44-23 win
OTD in Jets History Oct 9, 1981 a night of firsts for rookie Dale Hawerchuk. He gets the first two goals and first two assists of his HHoF career. Hawerchuk beats NY Rangers Steve Baker after 54 seconds for first goal and first assist came on goal by Norm DuPont as Jets won 8-3
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 9, 1981 a night of firsts for rookie Dale Hawerchuk. He gets the first two goals and first two assists of his HHoF career. Hawerchuk beats NY Rangers Steve Baker after 54 seconds for first goal and first assist came on goal by Norm DuPont as Jets won 8-3
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 8, 1984 its Thanksgiving Day and 28,025 went home fully satisfied. Bombers feasting on the Stampeders 46 to 8 scoring touchdowns on their first five possessions. Willard Reaves had 3 TDs and broke Mack Herron’s record for yards rushing in a season
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 8, 1984 its Thanksgiving Day and 28,025 went home fully satisfied. Bombers feasting on the Stampeders 46 to 8 scoring touchdowns on their first five possessions. Willard Reaves had 3 TDs and broke Mack Herron’s record for yards rushing in a season
OTD in Jets History Oct 8, 1992. Every great journey begins with a small step. For the ‘Finnish Flash’ Teemu Selanne his charge to a NHL rookie record 76 goals started with a power play effort v SJ Sharks goalie Jeff Hackett. Also the first of Teemu’s 24 PPGs in 1992/93 season
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 8, 1992. Every great journey begins with a small step. For the ‘Finnish Flash’ Teemu Selanne his charge to a NHL rookie record 76 goals started with a power play effort v SJ Sharks goalie Jeff Hackett. Also the first of Teemu’s 24 PPGs in 1992/93 season
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 7, 2011 the Bombers lock down a playoff spot for first time since 2008. Two big plays highlighted 33-17 win v Tiger-Cats as Greg Carr took a short pass from Buck Pierce for a 59 Yd TD and Brandon Stewart had a 83 Yd interception return for a TD
October 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 7, 2011 the Bombers lock down a playoff spot for first time since 2008. Two big plays highlighted 33-17 win v Tiger-Cats as Greg Carr took a short pass from Buck Pierce for a 59 Yd TD and Brandon Stewart had a 83 Yd interception return for a TD
OTD in Jets History Oct 6, 1988. Start of a new season and first NHL game of 1,372 for Teppo Numminen. A memorable debut as Teppo scored his 1st goal on his 1st shot as Jets tied the Canucks at 2. It took Numminen 90 more games and 104 shots before he scored his 2nd NHL goal
October 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 6, 1988. Start of a new season and first NHL game of 1,372 for Teppo Numminen. A memorable debut as Teppo scored his 1st goal on his 1st shot as Jets tied the Canucks at 2. It took Numminen 90 more games and 104 shots before he scored his 2nd NHL goal
OTD in Jets History Oct 4, 1990. It’s the season opener and Maple Leafs are in town. Dave Ellett leads the Jets to 7-1 victory with 2 goals and 2 assists. (Highlights are of his 2 goals) Ellett’s 4 points are the most ever in a season opener by any Jet in 1.0 or 2.0 NHL History
October 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
OTD in Jets History Oct 4, 1990. It’s the season opener and Maple Leafs are in town. Dave Ellett leads the Jets to 7-1 victory with 2 goals and 2 assists. (Highlights are of his 2 goals) Ellett’s 4 points are the most ever in a season opener by any Jet in 1.0 or 2.0 NHL History
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 2, 1993 Matt Dunigan passed for four TDs while Sammy Garza and Tom Porras had one each as they took the stripes off the Tiger-Cats 61-10. Win clinched first place in the East. Gerald’s Wilcox and Alphin with 2 TDs and Elfrid Payton did his TD dance
October 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 2, 1993 Matt Dunigan passed for four TDs while Sammy Garza and Tom Porras had one each as they took the stripes off the Tiger-Cats 61-10. Win clinched first place in the East. Gerald’s Wilcox and Alphin with 2 TDs and Elfrid Payton did his TD dance
OTD in Jets History Sep 28, 1979. First Jets NHL season and in their 5th exhibition game they beat Vancouver 4-3 as rookie goalie Lindsay Middlebrook made 21 saves. Never drafted he wrote letters to 18 NHL teams looking for a chance. Every team but the Canucks replied kindly.
September 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
OTD in Jets History Sep 28, 1979. First Jets NHL season and in their 5th exhibition game they beat Vancouver 4-3 as rookie goalie Lindsay Middlebrook made 21 saves. Never drafted he wrote letters to 18 NHL teams looking for a chance. Every team but the Canucks replied kindly.
Congratulations to Mike O’Shea. Counting regular season, playoff and Grey Cups the Blue Bombers win v the RedBlacks was #123 for O’Shea. That’s one more win than the ‘Silver Fox’ Bud Grant had. Making O’Shea the winningest head coach in Blue Bombers history. Bravo Coach O’Shea
September 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Congratulations to Mike O’Shea. Counting regular season, playoff and Grey Cups the Blue Bombers win v the RedBlacks was #123 for O’Shea. That’s one more win than the ‘Silver Fox’ Bud Grant had. Making O’Shea the winningest head coach in Blue Bombers history. Bravo Coach O’Shea
OTD in Blue Bombers History Sep 24, 1978. Bombers extend winning streak to 5 games beating the Lions 32-25. Ralph Brock tosses 4 touchdown passes in the victory. Two to #70 Mike Holmes and two to #71 rookie Joe Poplawski. Streak reached six with another win v Lions the next week
September 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Sep 24, 1978. Bombers extend winning streak to 5 games beating the Lions 32-25. Ralph Brock tosses 4 touchdown passes in the victory. Two to #70 Mike Holmes and two to #71 rookie Joe Poplawski. Streak reached six with another win v Lions the next week
OTD in Jets History Sep 20, 1988 and Randy Gilhen is looking make his hometown team. Drafted by Hartford he was a Jets FA signing in ‘85. He scored 120 goals in the minors before earning full time NHL employment in 1988-89. This night Gilhen had GWG in 3-1 exhibition win v Flames
September 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
OTD in Jets History Sep 20, 1988 and Randy Gilhen is looking make his hometown team. Drafted by Hartford he was a Jets FA signing in ‘85. He scored 120 goals in the minors before earning full time NHL employment in 1988-89. This night Gilhen had GWG in 3-1 exhibition win v Flames