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 Dylan Samberg Interview – July 31 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Marquise Bridges Interview – July 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Zach Collaros Interview – July 22 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Chris Streveler Interview – July 18 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 18 -
RAW: Winnipeg Sea Bears Mike Taylor Interview – July 8 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Zach Collaros Interview – June 26 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – June 26 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Kevin Cheveldayoff Interview – June 26 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – June 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Willie Jefferson Interview – June 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – June 18 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Chris Streveler Interview – June 12 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – June 12 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – May 23 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Zach Collaros Interview – May 23 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor & Nikolaj Ehlers Interview – May 15 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – May 15 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Connor Hellebuyck Interview – May 9
Author Archives
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release defensive back Marquise BridgesThe Bombers cut loose defensive back Marquise Bridges on Wednesday less than two weeks after making his last start in the blue and gold.SportsAug 6
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‘Some nerves’: Dylan Samberg’s new contract with Winnipeg Jets came down to 11th hourThe Winnipeg Jets and defenceman Dylan Samberg came to terms on a new contract right before a deadline to go into an arbitration hearing.SportsJul 31
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros ruled out for rematch against ArgosBombers starting quarterback Zach Collaros will miss Friday's game against the Argonauts with an injury.SportsJul 30
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers cancel practice, bring back defensive back from training campThe Bombers added defensive back Dexter Lawson Jr. to their practice roster, but the poor air quality kept them off the field on Tuesday.SportsJul 29
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Stanley Bryant to miss Grey Cup rematchBryant will sit for a second straight game after missing the entire week of practice with an ankle injury.SportsJul 24
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros practices, will play against ArgonautsBlue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros said he's fit to play on Saturday for a Grey Cup rematch after leaving their last game with an injury.SportsJul 22
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffer 2nd straight lopsided loss to Calgary StampedersThe Stampeders dominated the Bombers for the second straight game with 24 second half points in a 41-20 victory.SportsJul 19
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Winnipeg Jets sign restricted free agents Vilardi, FordGabriel Vilardi and Parker Ford are back under contract with the Jets, leaving the club just one restricted free agent remaining.SportsJul 18
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‘Father time wins’: Former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler says he’s retiredFormer Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler told 680 CJOB's Jets at Noon that his playing days are over despite not making an official retirement announcement.SportsJul 16
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Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Tyrel Bauer to 1-year dealThe Jets signed another one of their restricted free agents with defenceman Tyrel Bauer back under contract for next season.SportsJul 15
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Schoen, Bryant miss practice following bye week for Winnipeg Blue BombersTwo key pieces of the Blue Bombers offence, Dalton Schoen and Stanley Bryant missed practice for the second straight day on Monday.SportsJul 14
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4 members of Winnipeg Goldeyes named to all-star teamMatthew Warkentin, Max Murphy, Tasker Strobel and Ryder Yakel were all named to the West Division All-Star Team from the Goldeyes.SportsJul 9
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Winnipeg Sea Bears lose 2 more players as roster undergoes major overhaulForward Jaylin Williams and guard Terry Roberts are headed to the NBA Summer League after starting the season with the Sea Bears.SportsJul 8
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Collaros, Demski lead way as Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain perfect with 36-23 win over ElksThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers moved to 3-0 on the season with a 36-23 win over the Edmonton Elks Thursday night.SportsJun 26
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Winnipeg Jets to make selections from boardroom for new decentralized NHL DraftThe Jets will pick at 28th overall and hold just five picks in the seven-round NHL Draft this year.SportsJun 26
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Brady Oliveira to miss 2nd straight game, Nic Demski questionableThe Bombers will be without Brady Oliveira again this week and Nic Demski is questionable to play against the Edmonton Elks on Thursday.SportsJun 24
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Winnipeg’s Jennifer Botterill gets call to Hockey Hall of FameWinnipeg's Jennifer Botterill was part of an eight-person class of 2025 for the Hockey Hall of Fame.SportsJun 24
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No Brady for Blue Bombers for rematch against BCThe Bombers will be without the CFL's most outstanding player for Saturday's rematch against the BC LionsSportsJun 19
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Winnipeg’s Chris Driedger headed to KHL after short stint with hometown JetsWinnipeg's Chris Driedger has joined KHL's Traktor Chelyabinsk on a one-year contract after finishing the season with the Winnipeg Jets.SportsJun 17
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release Reggie White Jr, add new long snapperThe Bombers released Reggie White Jr. from the practice roster and added long snapper Ian Leroux.SportsJun 16
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2 Winnipeg Jets named to Olympic hockey rostersNikolaj Ehlers and Nino Niederreiter were both chosen by their respective countries to participate in next year's Olympic men's hockey tournament.SportsJun 16
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers bash Lions in season opener, lose Oliveira to injuryThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked up a 34-20 win over the BC Lions in their season opener.SportsJun 12
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‘Shocked’: Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck wins both Hart, Vezina trophiesWinnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck was surprised to learn he had won both the Hart and Vezina trophies.SportsJun 12
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers guard Patrick Neufeld questionable for season openerBlue Bombers offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld is questionable to play against the BC Lions on Thursday because of a knee injury.SportsJun 10
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Winnipeg Sea Bears sign former Toronto Raptors guardThe Sea Bears upgraded their offence with the addition of former NBA'er Jalen Harris who set the CEBL record for most points in a game.SportsJun 5