Russ Hobson
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Russ Hobson grew up in Stratford, Ontario. After completing high school, he moved to Belleville where he graduated from Loyalist College in Broadcast Journalism.
He first plied his trade in Syracuse, New York, learning the ropes at WSTM-TV. When his practicum was complete, he was hired on at a local television station in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. After three grueling years of getting used to the Prairie winters, Russ was hired on at Global Winnipeg in 1998.
Growing up in a sports family, Hobson had no choice but to follow in his father’s footsteps, and cheer for the Detroit Red Wings and Atlanta Braves. He spent many hours in the car with his father, driving to the next ballpark or arena.
Hobson has covered numerous sporting events, including the Grey Cup, and World Junior Hockey Championships.
Hockey is his sport of choice, but he’s a self-professed “Sports Junkie”, and an avid member of any sports pool he can get into.
In his spare time, Hobson coaches Timbits Hockey, a community program for children, and spends quality time with his wife, and three children – Kenny, Jessica and Jack.
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Video Archives
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Lowry & Connor Interviews – Apr. 21
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness Interview – Apr. 21
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Nikita Chibrikov Interview – April 18
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Brad Lambert Interview – April 18
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness Interview – April 18
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Gabriel Vilardi Interview – Apr. 4
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Josh Morrissey Interview – Apr. 4
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness Interview – Apr. 4
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Nikolaj Ehlers Interview – March 28
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Sean Monahan Interview – March 28
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness Interview – March 28
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Tyler Toffoli Interview – Mar. 15
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Nate Schmidt Interview – Mar. 15
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness Interview – Mar. 15
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Laurent Brossoit Interview – Mar. 15
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Alex Iafallo Interview – Mar. 13
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Dylan DeMelo Interview – Mar. 13
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RAW: Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness Interview – Mar. 13
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HIGHLIGHTS: St. Paul’s Crusaders win WHSHL Championship
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RAW: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Interview – Feb. 27
Author Archives
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Four-goal second period propels Colorado to 5-2 Game 2 win over Winnipeg JetsThe Jets led 2-1 in the second before Artturi Lehkonen, Zach Parise and Josh Manson scored to put Colorado in front for good as they evened the series at a game apiece.Sports11 hours
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Jets, Avs goalies reset after wild Winnipeg win in series openerJets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn’t have much time to relax in the first game of the Western Conference best-of-seven series after facing 46 shots.SportsApr 22
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Winnipeg Jets outlast Avalanche 7-6 to win chaotic Game 1Kyle Connor and Adam Lowry each scored twice as the Jets won a home playoff game with fans in the stands for the first time since 2018.SportsApr 21
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Chibrikov scores winner in NHL debut as Winnipeg Jets secure Jennings Trophy with 4-2 win over CanucksNikita Chibrikov scored the winner 5:18 into the third and Laurent Brossoit made 18 saves to help the Jets earn the William Jennings Trophy for the first time.SportsApr 18
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Winnipeg Jets’ Josh Morrissey nominated for King Clancy TrophyJosh Morrissey is nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for the second time in the past three seasons.SportsApr 17
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Winnipeg Jets secure home ice in round 1 of playoffs with 4-3 win over SeattleKyle Connor scored twice while Tyler Toffoli had the game winner as the Jets ensured they will have home ice advantage against Colorado in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.SportsApr 16
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Nino Niederreiter ready to return for Winnipeg Jets but Rutger McGroarty going back to schoolNino Niederreiter will be playing for the Jets again in the very near future, but prospect Rutger McGroarty will not after announcing he's returning to university for another year.SportsApr 15
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Blast from the past as Winnipeg Goldeyes bring back catcher Kevin GarciaThe Goldeyes signed catcher Kevin Garcia who spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons with Winnipeg.SportsApr 10
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Winnipeg Jets first rounder Colby Barlow joins Manitoba MooseWinnipeg Jets first round draft pick Colby Barlow joined the Manitoba Moose for practice on Wednesday after being reassigned from his junior team.SportsApr 10
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Andrew Harris to retire as Winnipeg Blue Bomber: ‘I lived out a childhood dream’Running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.SportsApr 5
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Vilardi pots hat trick, Jets clinch playoff spot with 5-2 win over FlamesGabriel Vilardi scored a hat-trick and the Jets beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 at Canada Life Centre to end their five-game homestand on a two-game winning streak.SportsApr 4
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Manitoba’s Conor Geekie nominated for WHL Player of the YearSwift Current Broncos forward Conor Geekie of Strathclair is one of four finalists for the Western Hockey League's top award.SportsApr 4
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Winnipeg Jets’ Nino Niederreiter sidelined by gash from skateJets forward Nino Niederreiter will miss about a week after getting stitches on his leg to repair a cut from a skate blade.SportsApr 3
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Perfetti shines as Jets snap six-game losing streak with 4-3 win over KingsCole Perfetti scored two goals, including the game-winner with 6:55 left in the third period, and added an assist as the Jets picked up a 4-3 win over Los Angeles Monday night.SportsApr 1
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Winnipeg Jets’ losing streak hits five games with 4-1 loss to VegasIvan Barbashev scored the game winner with 5:29 remaining before Vegas added two empty-netters while Sean Monahan scored the lone goal for the Jets.SportsMar 28
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Hyman’s OT winner lifts Oilers past Winnipeg Jets 4-3The Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third before Zach Hyman ended it 82 seconds into overtime with his 51st of the season.SportsMar 26
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Winnipeg Jets’ Rick Bowness back, Gabriel Vilardi nearing returnWinnipeg head coach Rick Bowness will be back behind the bench when the Jets host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.SportsMar 26
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Special teams flounder for Winnipeg Jets in 4-1 loss in New JerseyThe Devils scored three power play goals while the Jets failed on all four of their chances with the man advantage in the loss.SportsMar 21
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Scheifele’s hat trick propels Winnipeg Jets to big 4-2 win over the RangersMark Scheifele registered his eighth career hat trick while Connor Hellebuyck stopped 38 shots to help beat one of the NHL's top teams.SportsMar 19
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Toffoli scores twice, Brossoit earns second straight shutout as Winnipeg Jets crush Ducks 6-0Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals as a Jet while Laurent Brossoit was named the game's first star, extending his shutout streak to 150:40.SportsMar 15
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Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi out indefinitely with enlarged spleenGabriel Vilardi will miss at least the next six games and maybe longer after being diagnosed with an enlarged spleen.SportsMar 15
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Nashville stays red-hot with 4-2 win over Winnipeg JetsAlex Iafallo and Mason Appleton scored late in the third as Nashville gained at least a point for the 13th straight game.SportsMar 13
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Winnipeg Jets get back on track with 3-0 win over WashingtonConnor Hellebuyck stopped 23 shots for his fourth shutout of the season while Neal Pionk, Alex Iafallo and Kyle Connor scored in the win.SportsMar 11
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Winnipeg Jets stifle Kraken, Brossoit gets shutout in 3-0 winLaurent Brossoit only had to make 17 saves to earn his first shutout in more than two years while Mark Scheifele, Adam Lowry and Nikolaj Ehlers scored for the Jets.SportsMar 9
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St. Paul’s crowned high school hockey city champions once againSt. Paul's captured the high school hockey city championship with a shootout win over Westwood for the two-game sweep.SportsFeb 29