Manitoba News

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor had two goals and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Florida Panthers 6-4 on Saturday for their first win of the season.

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele showed how fired up he was to play in the Winnipeg Jets’ home-opener Saturday afternoon. Scheifele had a goal, assist and a fight for the ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’ in Winnipeg’s 6-4 victory over the Florida Panthers.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's new premier and cabinet are scheduled to be sworn in Wednesday. Wab Kinew and his NDP inner circle are to take oaths in a ceremony at The Leaf — a botanical attraction at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative legislature members have met for the first time since last week's provincial election saw them go from government to Opposition.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele hope their new contracts show their teammates and fans how much they believe in the Winnipeg Jets.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba premier-designate Wab Kinew is promising more funding to municipalities, but there are no details yet. Kinew spoke separately with Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham and Kam Blight, head of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to identical deals with two major pieces of their team.

WINNIPEG — If an NHL team’s success begins from the net out, the smile on the face of Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness reinforced his confidence in the team’s goaltenders.

WINNIPEG — Outgoing Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is to remain the leader of the Progressive Conservatives for at least a year while the party prepares for a leadership race.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have placed Ville Heinola on injured reserve after the 22-year-old defenceman suffered an apparent leg injury in Thursday's 3-0 home loss to the Ottawa Senators.