Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets
Episodes
We made Kevin Sawyer eat spicy wings while recording our podcast
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 middl...
Which Jet could have a future as a Hollywood actor?
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, holida...
Stories from the Western Hockey league with Dean Chynoweth
25 Nov 2025
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Send us a textDean Chynoweth, assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets is our guest this week on GROUND CONTROL!Host Jamie Thomas and Dean discuss the Chy...
Hockey and baseball talk with Blue Jays fan Adam Lowry
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAdam Lowry RETURNS(!) to the GROUND CONTROL podcast.The captain of your Winnipeg Jets joins host Jamie Thomas as he nears a return the t...
Will Gustav Nyquist ever graduate college?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGROUND CONTROL returns for the 2025.26 season! One of the newest Jets, Gustav 'Goose' Nyquist joins the show for a chat with h...
Preparing for the playoffs with Colin Miller
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Mill...
What's it like being traded twice in 24 hours with Luke Schenn
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 N...
80’s hockey memories with Pokey Reddick
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Riding the roller coaster with Dylan DeMelo
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 caree...
Dylan Samberg explains the worst places to block a shot
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg is our guest on the pod!With Sammy recently returning to the ice following a foot ...
Growing up in a hockey family with Vladislav Namestnikov!
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov joins us!With the Jets soaring to first place in the NHL at the holiday break...
Taste testing strange jelly beans with Eric Comrie!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie joins us!Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Coms on Comrie family power rankings, ...
That's a paddle-ing, with Nino Niederreiter
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One-third of the best third line in hockey joins us on GROUND CONTROL this week: Nino Niederreiter!Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with the Swiss star...
Eating well, training hard, and smiling with Gabriel Vilardi
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eat well, train hard, smile!Now in his second season in Winnipeg, Gabriel Vilardi is off to a great start to the season with linemates Kyle Connor and...
What does it mean to retire as a Jet? with Bryan Little
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special edition of GROUND CONTROL, enjoy an exclusive one-on-one interview with Jets alumni Bryan Little!On October 20th, Bryan Little signed a o...
What's it like owning a restaurant? with Josh Morrissey
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like owning a restaurant? Hear from Josh Morrissey, star defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets as he takes us behind-the-scenes at THE 44, a...
NHL offseason insights with Mark Chipman
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good leader? Hear from Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman, TNSE, as he reflects on the core of Adam Lowry, Mark Scheifele, and Josh Morriss...
Draft Preview with Paul Edmonds
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're ready for the DRAFT in Las Vegas!Jaime Thomas and Paul Edmonds bring you all the reaction and analysis leading up to the big day at Sphere....
Life as an NHL EBUG with Jason Kasdorf
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As excitement builds for the NHL Draft in Vegas next week, Jamie Thomas sat down with Jason Kasdorf for the inside scoop on what the Draft is really l...
Wrapping up the season with Paul Edmonds and Mitch Clinton
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final GROUND CONTROL episode of the 2023-24 season, 680 CJOB's Paul Edmonds and Mitchell Clinton join us on the pod!JT, Paul, and Mitch ha...
Round One | Game Five
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the stage for a crucial Game Five matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche.Jamie and Sara have all t...
Round One | Game Four
28 Apr 2024
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Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they start your morning off right ahead of the Game Four matinee matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado ...
Round One | Game Three
26 Apr 2024
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Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they get you set for a late 9PM Game Three matchup between the Jets and the Avalanche tonight in Colorado.Sara b...
Round One | Game Two
23 Apr 2024
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Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky recap the rollercoaster that was Game One of this opening round series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalan...
Round One | Game One
21 Apr 2024
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Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the scene for the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs here in Winnipeg, with the visiting Colorado Avalanche takin...
Coaching in the Cup Final
17 Apr 2024
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This week on Ground Control, Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel joins us on the pod!Arnie has a ton of NHL postseason experience, starting wit...
Return of the Whiteout with Andrew Ladd
10 Apr 2024
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This week on Ground Control, we catchup with Winnipeg Jets alumnus and former captain, Andrew Ladd!With the Whiteout about to return to Winnipeg for a...
Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt joins us this week on Ground Control!It's been almost a year since Schmidty and his wife became parents for the firs...
From junior to the pros with Tyrel Bauer
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cochrane, Alberta's Tyrel Bauer joins Cochrane, Alberta's Jamie Thomas this week on Ground Control!The two Albertans discuss Tyrel's se...
Off-road camping with Alex Iafallo
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Jets in the middle of their longest road trip of the year, forward Alex Iafallo joins us this week on Ground Control. Jamie Thomas asks Iafa...
Making trades with Kevin Cheveldayoff
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff joins us this week on Ground Control! Jamie Thomas g...
Tailed by a camera crew with Morgan Barron
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Barron joins us this week on Ground Control! The product of Halifax, Nova Scotia chats with Jamie Thomas on his journey to the NHL, the attenti...
Does Laurent Brossoit show off his Stanley Cup ring?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ground Control, Jets goaltender and Stanley Cup champion Laurent Brossoit chats with Jamie Thomas.The duo touch on how LB feels his caree...
Playing hockey in Hollywood with Rasmus Kupari
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ground Control, the Power Play is so back. Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel go in-depth on why special teams are clicking right now, plus ...
Breaking the news with Darren Dreger
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the trade deadline quickly approaching, we invited TSN's Darren Dreger to join us and share stories from his decades working in hockey media...
Watching the Jets with alumnus Troy Murray
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Winnipeg Jet and current Blackhawks analyst Troy Murray joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us his thoughts on what’s impressed him about the ...
Draft Day memories with Colby Barlow
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Jets prospect Colby Barlow joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us about his season so far with the Owen Sound Attack!Jamie Thomas also goes in...
Growing up in the NHL with Ryan Bowness
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Bowness, associate general manager of the Ottawa Senators joins us on the podcast this week to chat about his dad, Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick ...
Getting under opponents skin with Neal Pionk
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk joins us for an interview this week! We go in-depth on his tight-knit relationship with his brothers, sharing the ...
The next Jets superstar with Craig Button
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show this week to discuss the Jets season flying under the radar so far, Dennis Beyak's fi...
Roommate stories with Cole Perfetti
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for our first podcast of 2024!Cole Perfetti joins us in studio to chat about life with his roommate Dylan Samberg. He also recalls mem...
Catching up with Dennis Beyak
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former voice of the Jets, Dennis Beyak join the podcast this week!Dennis still regularly watches as many Jets games as he can, and shares his insi...
Reviewing Marvel Movies with Mark Scheifele
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional hockey player Mark Scheifele becomes a movie critic this week on Ground Control!Scheif goes in-depth on his thoughts after watching Loki ...
Playing Catan with Jeff Malott and Dean Stewart
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manitoba Moose players Jeff Malott and Dean Stewart join Jamie Thomas this week on the podcast!The duo compete in a game of Catan with Jamie, while di...
Hurling Insults with Kevin Sawyer
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Murat Ates of The Athletic joins us to start the show this week! Jamie and Murat chat about Nino Niederreiter's new contract, forging connections...
Playing chess with Brad Lambert
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Future Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert is here for an in-depth interview!The extremely competitive Finn talked to Jamie Thomas about all the games ...
Eating hot dogs with John Garrett
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colour analyst John Garrett joins us this week on Ground Control!He talks about how was eating a hot dog during the game, got put in the net and he st...
Making the ultimate smoothie with Mason Appleton
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Jets forward Mason Appleton joins Ground Control this week! He's off to a hot start this season with 10 points in 14 games. We asked him...
Life as an NHL Goaltender with Jamie McLennan and Trevor Kidd
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tandem of goaltenders this week on Ground Control! NHL goaltenders turned analysts Jamie McLennan and Trevor Kidd joined the show to talk about thei...
The time I almost got fired, as told by Jay Onrait
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ground Control, TSN anchor Jay Onrait joins the show for some laughs with Jamie Thomas!We go in-depth with Jay to look back on his time o...
Carving pumpkins with Rutger McGroarty
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ground Control — a current Jet + a future Jet!Adam Lowry joins the pod to highlight his work with the TOBA Centre, and being named the ...
Inside an Insider's life with Elliotte Friedman
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like being an NHL Insider? Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the show to share his thoughts with Jamie Thomas, share some storie...
Day in the Life of an NHL Owner with Mark Chipman
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like being an NHL Owner? Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman, TNSE, joins the show to discuss with Jamie Thomas!Plus interviews with the r...
Season Premiere with Andrew Paterson & Dan Robertson
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new season of Ground Control has arrived! Listen in with host Jamie Thomas each week as he's joined by a rotating crew of co-hosts & specia...
Ground Control - Episode 163 (Season Finale)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get the full rundown on the NHL Draft, Free Agency, and Development Camp with Jamie Thomas, Mitchell Clinton, and Paul Edmonds. Plus, Jamie gives a sn...
Ground Control - Episode 162 (Sam Cosentino)
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our coverage leading into the 2023 NHL Draft this month in Nashville, Sam Cosentino of Sportsnet drops by the Ground Control podcast to loo...
Ground Control - Episode 161 (Season Recap)
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to reflect on the series between the Jets and Golden Knights. On top of that,...
Ground Control - Episode 160 (Linda Cohn)
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to analyze the first three games of the best-of-seven between the Winnipeg Je...
Ground Control - Episode 159 (Daren Millard)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the the first round series ...
Ground Control - Episode 158 (Mark Morrison)
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the team’s offensive outburst over the weekend, and to look ah...
Ground Control - Episode 157 (Kwame Damon Mason)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the team’s upcoming schedule and things they’re watching for...
Ground Control - Episode 156 (Dylan Samberg, Nate Schmidt)
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Thomas brings a special two-interview version of Ground Control in episode 156. He chats with Winnipeg Jets defencemen Nate Schmidt and Dylan Sa...
Ground Control - Episode 155 (Domenic DiVincentiis)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the team’s search for consistency, things they can build on, a...
Ground Control - Episode 154 (Jeff Marek)
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas to dive into the Nino Niederreiter trade. Manager of Hockey Content, Tyler Es...
Ground Control - Episode 153 (Morrissey, Perfetti, Lowry)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Ground Control, 680 CJOB’s Jamie Thomas speaks with three members of the Winnipeg Jets - Josh Morrissey, Cole Perfetti, a...
Ground Control - Episode 152 (Brenden Dillon)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the upcoming Jets schedule, and their favourite pla...
Ground Control - Episode 151 (Dave Poulin)
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the first 52 games of the Winnipeg Jets season, the...
Ground Control - Episode 150 (Colby Armstrong)
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets road trip, Connor Hellebuyck joining ...
Ground Control - Episode 149 (Danny Zhilkin)
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets win streak, Josh Morrissey’s Al...
Ground Control - Episode 148 (Chris Peters)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets tough road schedule, the team’s injuries, and so...
Ground Control - Episode 147 (Dylan DeMelo)
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a conversation around the Winnipeg Jets home stand and some storylines th...
Ground Control - Episode 146 (Tim Stapleton)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton is joined by Jamie Thomas and Paul Edmonds of 680 CJOB to dive into all the storylines around the Winnipeg Jets as their schedule hea...
Ground Control - Episode 145 (Ed Olczyk)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Thomas sits down with former Jet, and current Seattle Kraken broadcaster, Ed Olczyk!Download the official Winnipeg Jets app:https://www.nhl.com/...
Ground Control - Episode 144 (David Gustafsson)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mitchell Clinton is joined by broadcasters Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas for a look at the first 11 games of the Winnipeg Jets season. Forward Da...
Ground Control - Episode 143 (Mark Chipman)
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chairman, Mark Chipman, joins the podcast to talk about the start of a new season, while Mitchell Clinton, Jamie Thomas, and Paul Edmonds gi...
Ground Control - Episode 142 (Tyrel Bauer)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 142, Mitchell Clinton, Paul Edmonds, and Jamie Thomas break down the first few days of training camp and what they’ve seen from coach Ric...
Ground Control - Episode 141 (Leadership Update)
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Clinton and 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds give their takes on the news about the team’s leadership changes, and how the group might respond wit...
Ground Control - Episode 140 (Brad Lauer)
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jets assistant coach Brad Lauer joins the podcast to talk about his excitement to get things going this season, what he learned in his time in the WHL...
Ground Control - Episode 139 (Marty Johnston)
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Jets assistant coach Marty Johnston joins the podcast to talk about his path to the NHL, and what he'll be in charge of this season.Down...
Ground Control - Episode 138 (Scott Arniel and Mason Appleton)
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel joins the Ground Control Podcast to look ahead to the coming season in a chat with Paul and Jamie.Then, fre...
Ground Control - Episode 137 (Pierre-Luc Dubois)
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre-Luc Dubois joins the Ground Control Podcast to recap a busy few days since signing a one-year contract with the Jets. The 24-year-old also touc...
Ground Control - Episode 136 (Draft Recap)
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Ground Control Mitchell is joined by Jamie Thomas and Paul Edmonds as they break down all seven selections Winnipeg made in M...
Ground Control - Episode 135 (Rick Bowness)
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Control is back for a special summer episode as the Winnipeg Jets welcome Rick Bowness as the third Head Coach since relocation to Manitoba. R...
Ground Control - Episode 134 (Season Wrap-Up)
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Control wraps up the 2021-22 Regular Season as Tyler, Jamie and Mitchell discuss the four-game win streak to end the season, Kevin Cheveldayoff...
Ground Control - Episode 133 (Chris Kreviazuk)
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Jets Team Services Manager, Chris Kreviazuk joins Ground Control as he talks about his role with the team, the schedule change that saw the J...
Ground Control - Episode 132 (Morgan Barron)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Barron joins the Ground Control Podcast for the first time as the young forward discusses the trade from the New York Rangers, what his time in...
Ground Control - Episode 131 (Mason Appleton)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mason Appleton joins Ground Control for the first time since being acquired at the trade deadline! The forward tells the story of how he got his #22 b...
Ground Control - Episode 130 (Anthony Peluso)
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Jets forward Anthony Peluso joins the Ground Control podcast! The tough guy reflects on his hockey career, his time and relationship he forged ...
Ground Control - Episode 129 (Pierre-Luc Dubois)
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre-Luc Dubois joins Ground Control as the big forward talks about his two dogs, the changes he's recently made in his game, playing with Conn...
Ground Control - Episode 128 (Adam Brooks)
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Brooks joins Ground Control as the Winnipeg product chats about playing for his hometown team, his journey this season, the approach to adversity...
Ground Control - Episode 127 (Dennis Beyak)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TSN play-by-play voice, Dennis Beyak, joins Ground Control this week to chat about a number of topics including what it's like to call Jets games...
Ground Control - Episode 126 (Mid-Season Update)
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Ground Control Tyler, Mitchell and Jamie recap a stellar win by the Winnipeg Jets , they discuss the importance of the emotio...
Ground Control - Episode 125 (Jansen Harkins)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jansen Harkins joins the podcast to chat about a variety of topics including life with his dog, Fawkes, the importance of taking care of your mental h...
Ground Control - Episode 124 (Dylan Samberg)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Samberg joins Ground Control to talk about making his NHL debut against Detroit, playing alongside fellow Minnesota product, Neal Pionk, and get...
Ground Control - Episode 123 (Chris Peters - Daily Faceoff)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NHL prospect analyst Chris Peters joins Ground Control to chat about Chaz Lucius and Nathan Smith as the two players compete in the NCAA ranks. Plus h...
Ground Control - Episode 122 (Nate Schmidt)
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Schmidt joins Ground Control for the final episode of 2021! The defenceman touches on an array of topics including his love of dips - healthy &am...
Ground Control - Episode 121 (Wheeler 1000)
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special edition of Ground Control as we hear from a handful of voices who have a connection with Blake Wheeler as the Jets captain celebra...
Ground Control - Episode 120 (Dave Ellett)
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jets Alumnus, Dave Ellett, joins Ground Control to talk about what it was like to transition into retirement after playing pro hockey, his battles w...
Ground Control - Episode 119 (Chaz Lucius)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jets 2021 First Round pick, Chaz Lucius, joins Ground Control to chat with Jamie Thomas about his season so far at the University of Minnesota, the la...
Ground Control - Episode 118 (Kyle Connor)
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Connor joins Ground Control as the forward chats about his hot start to the season, working at his offensive skills over the years and much more!...