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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HIGHLIGHTS: WHSHL Playoffs – Steinbach vs Jeanne-Sauvé -
RAW: Blue Bombers Zach Collaros Interview – Feb. 17 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Kyle Walters Interview – Feb. 12 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Jake Ceresna Interview – Feb. 10 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Blake Wheeler Interview – Jan. 20 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Eric Comrie Interview – Jan. 9 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Vladislav Namestnikov Interview – Jan. 9 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – Jan. 9 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – Jan. 8 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Tanner Pearson Interview – Jan. 8 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Neal Pionk Interview – Jan. 8 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – Dec. 11 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Gabriel Vilardi Interview – Dec. 11 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Morgan Barron Interview – Dec. 11 -
RAW: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Interview – Dec. 10 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Cole Koepke Interview – Dec. 5 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Tanner Pearson Interview – Dec. 5 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – Dec. 5 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Dylan DeMelo Interview – Nov. 21 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – Nov. 21
Author Archives
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UFC returns to Winnipeg in April for 1st time in nearly a decadeThe UFC announced a Fight Night card for April 18 at the Canada Life Centre.SportsFeb 20
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Drew Wolitarsky signs contract to retire with Winnipeg Blue BombersReceiver Drew Wolitarsky signed a one-day contract with the Blue Bombers to retire from professional football with his former team.SportsFeb 19
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros raring to go after free agent additionsQuarterback Zach Collaros is back in Winnipeg this week for an autograph signing and said there's a buzz around the team after their free agent acquisitions last week.SportsFeb 17
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters takes aggressive approach in free agencySpeaking 48 hours into free agency, Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters said standing pat was not an option after their fourth-place finish in the west last season.SportsFeb 12
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign defensive back Nick HallettThe Bombers signed defensive back Nick Hallett to one-year agreement on Wednesday after 24 hours as a free agent.SportsFeb 11
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers make big splash with 4 signings to open free agencyThe Bombers added offensive lineman Jarell Broxton, receiver Tommy Nield, linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox and cornerback Jonathan Moxey to open free agency.SportsFeb 10
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Jake Ceresna to 2-year contractThe Bombers signed defensive lineman Jake Ceresna after he spent last season with the Edmonton Elks.SportsFeb 6
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Reid Carruthers and top seeds stay unbeaten at Bunge ChampionshipThe top four seeds in Reid Carruthers, Jordon McDonald, Braden Calvert and Brett Walter have all advanced to A-Event qualifying games at the Bunge Championship.SportsFeb 5
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Winnipeg’s Seth Jarvis joins Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team as Mark Scheifele gets passed over againWinnipeg's Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes was added to Canada's Olympic men's hockey team as an injury replacement.SportsFeb 5
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Winnipeg Jets finish pre-Olympic schedule with 5-1 loss to MontrealKyle Connor opened the scoring for the Jets on the power play before Montreal scored five straight goals to pull away and drop Winnipeg to 22-26-8 entering the Olympic break.SportsFeb 4
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Winnipeg Sea Bears re-sign hometown product Emmanuel AkotWinnipeg's Emmanuel Akot will be back in Sea Bears uniform this season after re-signing with the club.SportsFeb 3
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Harley’s OT winner lifts Dallas past Winnipeg Jets 4-3Gabriel Vilardi, Cole Perfetti and Logan Stanley scored for the Jets who fell to 1-6 in games decided in OT this season.SportsFeb 2
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Winnipeg Jets no match for Lightning, falling 4-1 to East’s top teamKyle Connor scored the lone goal for the Jets, who were outshot 16-4 in the third by the top team in the Eastern Conference standings.SportsJan 29
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign all-star receiver Tim WhiteThe Bombers signed receiver Tim White after he was released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earlier in the week.SportsJan 28
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Reid Carruthers named top seed for Manitoba provincial men’s curling championshipReid Carruthers, Jordon McDonald, Braden Calvert, Brett Walter, and Tanner Lott are the top five seeds for next week's Bunge Championship in Selkirk.SportsJan 28
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Winnipeg Jets score three times in 2nd period, hold on for 4-3 win in New JerseyMark Scheifele, Gabriel Vilardi, Cole Koepke and Nino Niederreiter scored for Winnipeg while Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 shots in the win.SportsJan 27
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers bring back veteran offensive lineman Stanley BryantOffensive lineman Stanley Bryant signed a one-year contract with the Blue Bombers on Monday.SportsJan 26
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Winnipeg Jets fall to Panthers 2-1 in a shootoutCole Perfetti scored the lone goal for Winnipeg early in the third before Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart scored in the shootout for the Panthers.SportsJan 22
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Winnipeg Jets score twice early on power play, hold on for 3-1 win over BluesJosh Morrissey and Mark Scheifele scored during a St. Louis double-minor for high-sticking in the first period before Scheifele added an empty netter to seal the win.SportsJan 20
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Winnipeg Jets reveal preliminary rosters for Heritage Classic alumni gameDustin Byfuglien, Blake Wheeler and Andrew Ladd are among the players who will play for the Jets at the alumni game on Oct. 24.SportsJan 20
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Winnipeg Jets shutout by Blackhawks 2-0 in Toews’ return to ChicagoJonathan Toews received a hero's welcome in his old stomping grounds but the Jets were blanked by Spencer Knight as they stayed in 15th place in the Western Conference.SportsJan 19
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign former Manitoba Bisons receiver Gavin CobbReceiver Gavin Cobb will be back with the Bombers in 2026 after signing a one-year contract with the club.SportsJan 16
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Winnipeg Jets extend win streak to four games by thrashing Wild 6-2Mark Scheifele matched a career-high with four points as the Jets won their first road game since Nov. 29 in Nashville.SportsJan 15
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Winnipeg Jets place Neal Pionk on injured reserve, recall Elias SalomonssonWinnipeg Jets defencemen Neal Pionk, Colin Miller, and Haydn Fleury are all out week-to-week with injuries.SportsJan 14
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Winnipeg Jets outlast Islanders 5-4 for third straight victoryThe two teams combined to score seven times in the second period with Adam Lowry's fourth of the season holding up as the game-winning goal.SportsJan 13