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 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 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Gabriel Vilardi Interview – Nov. 21 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Kyle Walters Interview – Nov. 19 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – Nov. 18 -
RAW: Alouettes Jason Maas Interview – Nov. 16 -
RAW: Roughriders Mace & Emilus Interviews – Nov. 16
Author Archives
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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.Sports3 hours
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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
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Winnipeg Jets finally win a game, downing L.A. 5-1 to end 11 game slideJonathan Toews, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cole Koepke all ended long scoring droughts while Mark Scheifele scored twice as Winnipeg won for the first time since Dec. 13.SportsJan 9
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Winnipeg Jets reach new low, falling 4-3 to Edmonton for franchise-record 11th straight lossWinnipeg led 3-1 after the first period but managed just five shots on goal in the final 40 minutes as Edmonton rallied for the win.SportsJan 8
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Winnipeg Jets’ Haydn Fleury on the mend after being stretchered off the iceWinnipeg Jets defenceman Haydn Fleury was carried out on a stretcher after crashing into the boards Tuesday.SportsJan 7
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Losing streak reaches ten games as Winnipeg Jets fall in OT to Vegas 4-3The Jets let a 2-0 lead slip away before Vegas scored on an OT power play in a game overshadowed by Haydn Fleury leaving on a stretcher.SportsJan 6
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign all-star Evan Holm to 2-year contractDefensive back Evan Holm will be back for a fifth season in the Blue and Gold after signing a two-year contract extension with the club.SportsJan 6
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Winnipeg Jets fall 3-2 in Colorado for third straight lossMorgan Barron scored shorthanded while Mark Scheifele cashed in on the power play but it wasn't enough to overcome an early 2-0 deficit against the NHL's top team.SportsDec 19, 2025
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Demski, Nichols to contract extensionsThe Bombers re-signed both their leading receiver and one of their top defenders on Thursday with new deals for Nic Demski and Deatrick Nichols.SportsDec 18, 2025
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Struggles continue for Winnipeg Jets in 6-3 loss to BruinsGabriel Vilardi, Morgan Barron and Alex Iafallo scored for Winnipeg but a woeful penalty kill and defensive lapses proved too much to overcome.SportsDec 11, 2025
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Winnipeg Sea Bears sign former NBA’er, 3-time CEBL Player of the YearThe Winnipeg Sea Bears added Xavier Moon who played three seasons with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers.SportsDec 11, 2025
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Connor Hellebuyck returns to practice for Winnipeg JetsConnor Hellebuyck took part in Wednesday's practice, but Jets head coach Scott Arniel is still unsure of his timeline to return.SportsDec 10, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets can’t overcome three-goal deficit in 4-3 loss to StarsMark Scheifele scored twice for the Jets, who fell behind 3-0 early in the second period and could not claw all the way back.SportsDec 9, 2025
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Ontaria Wilson, release 2026 scheduleThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Wilson through the 2028 season and will open the campaign in Calgary on June 5.SportsDec 9, 2025
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Winnipeg Goldeyes re-sign most valuable player Ramón BramascoBramasco was the Goldeyes' player of the year after hitting for a team-best batting average of .289 last season. He also belted seven home runs and had 52 runs batted in.SportsDec 8, 2025
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1st & 4th lines each score twice as Winnipeg Jets down Sabres 4-1Cole Koepke scored his first as a Jet while Tanner Pearson, Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi also scored as Winnipeg picked up just their second win in their last eight games.SportsDec 5, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets to host another outdoor game for 2026 Heritage ClassicIt's believed an official announcement for a Heritage Classic in Winnipeg will come as soon as this weekend.SportsDec 4, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets end road trip with 3-2 shootout loss in MontrealEric Comrie gave his team a chance to win, making 29 saves while Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored their 14th of the season in defeat.SportsDec 3, 2025
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Norris shines in return as Sabres humiliate Winnipeg Jets 5-1Playing in his first game since getting injured in Buffalo's season opener, Josh Norris scored twice and added an assist as Winnipeg fell to 1-5 without Connor Hellebuyck.SportsDec 1, 2025
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Manitobans light the lamp as Winnipeg Jets fall 5-1 in CarolinaWinnipeg's Seth Jarvis netted a hat trick while Brandon's Jordan Martinook also scored as the Hurricanes handed the Jets their fourth straight loss.SportsNov 28, 2025
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Ovechkin scores 908th goal as Capitals down Winnipeg Jets 4-3The Jets fell behind 2-0 in the first period and dropped their third straight game and seventh in their last ten outings overall.SportsNov 26, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets recall Elias Salomonsson for NHL debut after injury to Neal PionkDefenceman Elias Salomonsson will make his NHL debut with the Jets on Wednesday after being recalled from the Manitoba Moose.SportsNov 25, 2025
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Super Bowl champion quarterbackThe Blue Bombers added former NFL QB Bryce Perkins on Tuesday.SportsNov 25, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets fall to Hurricanes 4-3 in Ehlers’ return to WinnipegNikolaj Ehlers assisted on the game-winning goal early in the third while Eric Comrie stopped 24 shots with Connor Hellebuyck shelved due to knee surgery.SportsNov 21, 2025