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Tyrel Bauer has dreamed about playing in the NHL since he was a kid. Now, after years of hard work, developing all the parts of his game that go far beyond fighting, he’s living that dream with the Winnipeg Jets. In this conversation, Bauer opens up about his journey to the NHL, the people who shaped him along the way, the role his parents and sisters played in his life, and the skills he had to develop to turn himself into an NHL player. Bauer also talks about what it means to finally achieve a dream without taking it for granted, where that perspective comes from, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Join us for a great conversation with one of the newest members of the Winnipeg Jets. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

GROUND CONTROL with Jamie Thomas is back for the 2026-27 season! Mario Ferraro joined us in studio just before making his debut with the Jets in our home opener. Ferraro, 27, signed a three-year contract with Winnipeg on July 1, 2026. Get to know one of the newest defencemen on the Winnipeg Jets as we go in-depth on choosing the team in free agency, his favourite Joe Thornton story, and so much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Morgan Barron is our latest guest on GROUND CONTROL with Jamie Thomas. Bear takes us behind the scenes and into the dressing room as he tells us stories on popular teammate Eric Comrie, the team's official Mario Kart tournaments, and diving into pools with Gabriel Vilardi! Plus Morgan's in the midst of a career year with the Jets, as we go in-depth on what's helped him set a new high water mark with 23 points and counting on the season. *Note: this podcast was recorded on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Jamie Thomas sits down with one of the newest Jets, Isak Rosén, after the Jets acquired him from Buffalo. JT and Isak discuss being traded, Swedish meatballs, Scandinavian rivalries and more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

The Stanimal, aka Stanzilla aka Big Stan aka Stanimalé, LOGAN STANLEY is our latest guest on GROUND CONTROL with Jamie Thomas. In the midst of a career-best season with eight goals and counting, Stan sat down with us to reflect on where his hockey career began in Waterloo. He's got plenty of stories to share from his passion for hockey as a youth, beginning with floor hockey alongside his younger brother in the basement. Plus he's got some hilarious stories to share about his junior and NHL teammate, Gabriel Vilardi! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

This week on GROUND CONTROL, alumnus Blake Wheeler joins us in Winnipeg! Wheels is set to lead the team of Jets alumni as they hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens alumni as part of the festivities for the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic. Having played in an outdoor game twice in his career, he shares stories with host Jamie Thomas on what it’s like to play in those thrilling games. Plus, we go in-depth on each of the other alumni revealed on the roster so far: Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little, Mathieu Perreault, Paul Stastny, Chris Thorburn, and Dustin Byfuglien Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Kevin Sawyer returns for another visit on GROUND CONTROL! But this time — host Jamie Thomas and Sawyer are crushing a pound of hot wings in the middle of their conversation. Before Kev was an analyst for the Jets on TSN, he was a physical player going toe-to-toe with the likes of Bob Probert. We go in-depth on the psychology behind fighting in hockey, and how it compares to his nerves before a broadcast. Plus he's got some great stories to share from his time in St. Louis with Brett Hull, playing hockey before the holidays, and much more while battling the spicy wings! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Cole Perfetti is our guest this week on GROUND CONTROL! Host Jamie Thomas and Fetts discuss what it's like to see yourself as a bobblehead, holiday traditions, and so much more. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Dean Chynoweth, assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets is our guest this week on GROUND CONTROL! Host Jamie Thomas and Dean discuss the Chynoweth families strong ties to the Western Hockey League, tips for sleeping on long bus rides, the brilliance of Josh Morrissey, and more.  Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Adam Lowry RETURNS(!) to the GROUND CONTROL podcast. The captain of your Winnipeg Jets joins host Jamie Thomas as he nears a return the the ice for his 2025-26 regular season debut. Lows takes us through the work behind-the-scenes as he recovered from off-season hip surgery. Plus he looks back at his favourite halloween costumes over the years, his analysis as a die-hard Blue Jays fan, and more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

GROUND CONTROL returns for the 2025.26 season! One of the newest Jets, Gustav 'Goose' Nyquist joins the show for a chat with host Jamie Thomas. Nyquist tells JT why he chose Winnipeg as his free agent destination, playing with Toews and Perfetti and how he works in his warmup routine when he joins a new team. We also made sure to ask him about his favourite non-Swedish player growing up (HINT: It's a Jets legend). Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

In the regular season finale of GROUND CONTROL, our guest is defenceman Colin Miller! Fresh off clinching a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, Millsy sat down with host Jamie Thomas to chat about growing up in the Soo, what it's like to become a dad during the season, and ramping up for the playoffs! Can you guess which three sports Miller excelled at in High School? Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

The newest member of the Winnipeg Jets — Luke Schenn — joins us this week on GROUND CONTROL. A whirlwind week sent Schenn and his family from the Nashville Predators to the Pittsburgh Penguins before finally joining the Jets.  With a few practices and a pair of games under his belt, Schenner sat down with host Jamie Thomas to share stories from throughout his career, his love for his family, and more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Winnipeg Jets 1.0 fan favourite Eldon "Pokey" Reddick was recently back in town to cheer on the team, so he joined our on GROUND CONTROL for a trip down memory lane! Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Pokey on his love of Winnipeg, and so much more. Plus some memorable stories on being an NHL goaltender in an era where goals were being scored at a level never seen before or since! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets

Hockey brings a lot of emotional highs and lows, but Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo has learned how to handle that ride in his pro hockey career. With only one game to go before the break, we brought DeMelo as our guest on GROUND CONTROL to bring insight on life as a Winnipeg Jet on and off the ice! Host Jamie Thomas and Dems open the show with a discussion on learning to be a professional in the first few years playing in the National Hockey League, coaches that made an impact on him, and more. Plus he's got great stories to share on balancing life as a parent and a hockey player, and sharing his love for hockey with his sons. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.com/nhljets/ https://twitter.com/NHLJets https://www.tiktok.com/@nhljets