Kelly Moore
Sports Director
Kelly Moore is well into his sixth different decade of working in radio, including a second stint with 680 CJOB where he now heads up the Sports Department in addition to serving as the Game Night Host on Winnipeg Jets broadcasts.
The veteran broadcaster began his career in April of 1976 as a part-time evening announcer at CFVR in Abbotsford, B.C. In the fall of that year, Moore was hired as a sports reporter by NL Broadcasting in Kamloops, B.C., and spent 18 years there before coming to Winnipeg the first time in the summer of 1994.
The former play-by-play broadcaster of the WHL Kamloops Blazers was selected from a group of more than 80 applicants to succeed Curt Keilback as the radio voice of the 1.0 Winnipeg Jets on CJOB.
Moore also called the first 10 seasons of the IHL/AHL Manitoba Moose before leaving the broadcast booth in the spring of 2006 to accept the challenge of helping to launch a brand new country station with the company he had worked for prior to coming to Winnipeg. But when the Jets 2.0 and the National Hockey League returned to Winnipeg, so did Moore as he accepted an offer to coordinate CJOB’s hockey coverage, and take over as sports director following the “semi-retirement” of Bob Irving.
Moore’s personal broadcasting highlights include calling the Blazers’ first-ever Memorial Cup title in 1992 and making his NHL radio debut in January of 1995, serving as the Western Canadian radio play-by-play voice of the 1999 world junior tournament in Winnipeg, anchoring CJOB’s extensive coverage of the 1999 Pan-American Games, and launching Country 103 in Kamloops.
Kelly and his wife Karen have been married for more than 40 years and are the proud parents of daughters Lyndsey and Chelsey, as well as doting grandparents of Jameson, Sullivan, Wells and Llewyn.
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ANALYSIS: Jets have opportunity to regain consistency with home stretchIt has been a tough go of late for the now second-place Winnipeg Jets. But the lessons learned during a recent run of adversity could pay off in the big picture. When an NHL team starts a season 15-1… hey, just hang on for a second — no National Hockey League team had ever won 15 times...Sports7 hours
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ANALYSIS: Jets face crucial matchup at season’s quarter poleThe opponent in the closest proximity to the Jets? The Minnesota Wild, and that places an added premium on winning Monday night — for both sides.SportsNov 25
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ANALYSIS: Jets need to handle recent turbulence to get back to winning waysThe nature of the 4-1 and 5-0 losses have raised some questions... was that record-setting start a mirage?SportsNov 18
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ANALYSIS: Ehlers, Pionk among Jets playing for next contractsAlmost half the players on the Winnipeg Jets' active roster are in a "platform" year. Their contracts are close to expiring — and that's going to affect their play.SportsNov 4
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ANALYSIS: Jets’ streak has to end, but not against TorontoThe home team does not want to have to stomach a celebration by Leafs Nation, right in their own barn.SportsOct 28
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ANALYSIS: The Winnipeg Jets are undefeated. Should we be surprised?While it's certainly impressive, the best start in franchise history for the Winnipeg Jets shouldn't be totally unexpected.SportsOct 21
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ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets ‘walk it back’ so they can move forwardThe Jets have decided to 'walk it back.' It's a narrative we'll hear over the next few days, with few new faces expected to be in the lineup when the puck drops Wednesday night.SportsOct 7
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ANALYSIS: New Jets Shaw, Fleury set to strengthen Winnipeg’s depthWhile there have been minimal surprises for the Winnipeg Jets so far in the pre-season, fans were introduced to a couple of new faces in the mix.SportsSep 23
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ANALYSIS: What’s happening with Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty?There are multiple reports — none confirmed thus far by the two parties involved — that Rutger McGroarty has told the Winnipeg Jets he will not sign with them.SportsJun 24
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ANALYSIS: Jets GM has his work cut out for him on the free agency frontWith less than two weeks remaining before the free agent market opens for business, there are significant question marks for the Winnipeg Jets.SportsJun 17
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ANALYSIS: How should the Winnipeg Jets handle Cole Perfetti’s contract situation?An interesting item on Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff's to-do list is what he will do about Cole Perfetti's next contract.SportsJun 10
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ANALYSIS: Jets need to acquire mental strength to be Stanley Cup calibreThere are enough physical assets in the toolbox, but these Winnipeg Jets need to discover the mental moxie to complement those skills. Just like Edmonton and Florida have.SportsJun 3
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ANALYSIS: Jets have their head coach, now who else will be behind the bench?The Winnipeg Jets have their new head coach. An important next step will be whom Scott Arniel chooses to be part of his support staff.SportsMay 27
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ANALYSIS: How different will Jets look when puck drops on 2024-25 season?We know for sure there will be a new head coach behind the Winnipeg Jets bench, but that's where 100 per cent certainty ends, and the guessing game begins.SportsMay 13
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ANALYSIS: Tough decisions for Jets management with Bowness retirement/early playoff exitBut Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and his management team are at an important crossroads this off season, following yet another quick exit from the playoffs.SportsMay 6
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ANALYSIS: One last chance for Jets to change the narrativeFollowing a 5-1 loss in Colorado Sunday afternoon, the legacy lives on for the Winnipeg Jets. And it's one this team and organization can't possibly be proud of.SportsApr 29
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ANALYSIS: Jets survive ’80s flashback in Game 1, need modern approach going forwardWhen the dust finally settled at Canada Life Centre, the NHL confirmed the first ever post-season meeting between the Jets and Avs was the highest scoring series opener since 1985.SportsApr 22
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ANALYSIS: Jets’ season could set new franchise standardIf they win their two remaining regular season games, Winnipeg would go into the playoffs with the best record among the seven Canadian teams.SportsApr 15
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ANALYSIS: Making the case for a better Jets finish in Central Division raceFor Winnipeg to change the narrative, it would require sweeping the Predators, Stars and Avalanche — right in their own buildings.SportsApr 8
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ANALYSIS: Clinching playoff spot can’t come soon enough for slumping JetsSeven teams have officially punched their tickets to the Stanley Cup playoffs. It's hard to believe the Winnipeg Jets are not part of that group.SportsApr 1
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ANALYSIS: Rough weekend for Jets raises legitimate questions as playoffs loomFollowing a road trip that began with so much promise, the Winnipeg Jets are returning home back to square one or perhaps a starting position even less than that.SportsMar 25
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ANALYSIS: Jets face real playoff-calibre test in Big Apple TuesdayThe question begs to be answered: Will this be the kick-start to the required level of execution versus a fellow division leader?SportsMar 18
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ANALYSIS: Jets need to deal with nagging concerns heading into home stretchWinnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff has made it very clear: ownership and management are all in for a deep run into the playoffs. Now it's up to the players to do their part.SportsMar 11
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ANALYSIS: Another interesting week coming up for Jets as trade deadline loomsIf Jets fans think last week's roller coaster ride of emotions has ended, they'd better buckle up, because this week has the potential to be every bit as interesting.SportsMar 4
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ANALYSIS: It’s in Jets’ and NHL’s best interests to get attendance backThe timing was curious for the Jets' chairman to go from 'this team isn't going anywhere' four months ago to 'it's not going to work over the long haul' in an interview Friday.SportsFeb 26