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OTD in Blue Bombers History Dec 3, 1982. With popular Assistant Paul Robson poised to become GM of the rival Roughriders Earl Lunsford knew it was time for him to step aside as Bombers General Manager. Lunsford served 15 years as GM and only regret was not winning a Grey Cup
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Dec 3, 1982. With popular Assistant Paul Robson poised to become GM of the rival Roughriders Earl Lunsford knew it was time for him to step aside as Bombers General Manager. Lunsford served 15 years as GM and only regret was not winning a Grey Cup
OTD in Blue Bombers History Dec 2, 1961 and it’s the first Grey Cup game decided in overtime. Ken Ploen leads Bombers on 71 Yd TD drive highlighted by long 45 Yd pass completion to Ernie Pitts and 19 Yd scramble to the end zone by Ken Ploen. Bombers 21-14 winners over Tiger-Cats.
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Dec 2, 1961 and it’s the first Grey Cup game decided in overtime. Ken Ploen leads Bombers on 71 Yd TD drive highlighted by long 45 Yd pass completion to Ernie Pitts and 19 Yd scramble to the end zone by Ken Ploen. Bombers 21-14 winners over Tiger-Cats.
OTD in Jets History Dec 1, 1985 and no one expecting Jets to end 5 game losing streak v NHL leading Flyers. However a 38 save performance from Dan Bouchard and goal and assist by Doug Smail spark a 2-1 Jets win. It was Smail’s 15th of 25 career SHGs and 13th of 31 GWGs as a Jet
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 1, 1985 and no one expecting Jets to end 5 game losing streak v NHL leading Flyers. However a 38 save performance from Dan Bouchard and goal and assist by Doug Smail spark a 2-1 Jets win. It was Smail’s 15th of 25 career SHGs and 13th of 31 GWGs as a Jet
OTD in Jets History Nov 29, 1986 Laurie Boschman had
2G/1A and rookie Fredrik Olausson had 1G/2A as Jets take over top spot in Smythe Division with 6-3 win v Canucks. Unfortunately Jets fall from first going winless in their next nine games losing six straight between three ties
2G/1A and rookie Fredrik Olausson had 1G/2A as Jets take over top spot in Smythe Division with 6-3 win v Canucks. Unfortunately Jets fall from first going winless in their next nine games losing six straight between three ties
November 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
OTD in Jets History Nov 29, 1986 Laurie Boschman had
2G/1A and rookie Fredrik Olausson had 1G/2A as Jets take over top spot in Smythe Division with 6-3 win v Canucks. Unfortunately Jets fall from first going winless in their next nine games losing six straight between three ties
2G/1A and rookie Fredrik Olausson had 1G/2A as Jets take over top spot in Smythe Division with 6-3 win v Canucks. Unfortunately Jets fall from first going winless in their next nine games losing six straight between three ties
OTD in Jets History Nov 27, 1991 and one of the most underrated Jets 1.0 captains is Troy Murray. He led by example and many fans forget that 1991/92 team made the playoffs. This night Murray led the comeback from 2 goals down and scored his only Jets GWG in 3-2 win v NY Rangers
November 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
OTD in Jets History Nov 27, 1991 and one of the most underrated Jets 1.0 captains is Troy Murray. He led by example and many fans forget that 1991/92 team made the playoffs. This night Murray led the comeback from 2 goals down and scored his only Jets GWG in 3-2 win v NY Rangers
OTD in Jets History Nov 24, 1979 and it’s a Saturday night of firsts for Jets. First NHL goals for both veteran Lars-Erik Sjoberg and rookie Jimmy Mann. Captain’s goal was Jets first ever SHG and their 5-3 win-the first ever v the Canucks and first ever on Hockey Night in Canada
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
OTD in Jets History Nov 24, 1979 and it’s a Saturday night of firsts for Jets. First NHL goals for both veteran Lars-Erik Sjoberg and rookie Jimmy Mann. Captain’s goal was Jets first ever SHG and their 5-3 win-the first ever v the Canucks and first ever on Hockey Night in Canada
OTD in Blue Bombers History Nov 21, 1985 and two members of the Blue and Gold are Schenley Award winners. Guard Nick Bastaja is named the CFL’s Outstanding Offensive Lineman and Linebacker Tyrone Jones honoured as the Outstanding Defensive Player.
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Nov 21, 1985 and two members of the Blue and Gold are Schenley Award winners. Guard Nick Bastaja is named the CFL’s Outstanding Offensive Lineman and Linebacker Tyrone Jones honoured as the Outstanding Defensive Player.
OTD in Jets History Nov 21, 1979. The debut performance of the NHL Jets on Broadway. 7 years earlier the Jets played their first WHA game at MSG beating the NY Raiders 6-4. On this night they beat the Rangers by the identical score as #10 Peter Sullivan had a goal and 2 assists
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
OTD in Jets History Nov 21, 1979. The debut performance of the NHL Jets on Broadway. 7 years earlier the Jets played their first WHA game at MSG beating the NY Raiders 6-4. On this night they beat the Rangers by the identical score as #10 Peter Sullivan had a goal and 2 assists
OTD in Jets History Nov 20, 1991 NHL Player of the Week Bob Essensa makes 40 saves in 3-1 win over the Islanders. Petri Skriko with his 1st as a Jet, Russ Romaniuk and Darrin Shannon scored and the win was the 50th of his 116 as a Jet for ‘Goalie Bob’
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
OTD in Jets History Nov 20, 1991 NHL Player of the Week Bob Essensa makes 40 saves in 3-1 win over the Islanders. Petri Skriko with his 1st as a Jet, Russ Romaniuk and Darrin Shannon scored and the win was the 50th of his 116 as a Jet for ‘Goalie Bob’
OTD in Blue Bombers History Nov 19, 1984 and Winnipeggers go nuts as their Blue and Gold heroes return home as Grey Cup champions after their 47-17 victory over Dieter Brock and the Tiger-Cats. It was Bombers first Grey Cup celebration in 22 years and the party lasted all winter.
November 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
OTD in Blue Bombers History Nov 19, 1984 and Winnipeggers go nuts as their Blue and Gold heroes return home as Grey Cup champions after their 47-17 victory over Dieter Brock and the Tiger-Cats. It was Bombers first Grey Cup celebration in 22 years and the party lasted all winter.
OTD in Manitoba Football History Nov 18, 1962. For the second time in three years the St.Vital Bulldogs are Canadian Intermediate Champions defeating East York Argonauts 29-7. Game was played in front of 2,000+ fans. Dogs were a dominate team with a 58-3 record in last four years
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
OTD in Manitoba Football History Nov 18, 1962. For the second time in three years the St.Vital Bulldogs are Canadian Intermediate Champions defeating East York Argonauts 29-7. Game was played in front of 2,000+ fans. Dogs were a dominate team with a 58-3 record in last four years
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