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: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – Sept. 25 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Brady Oliveira Interview – Sept. 25 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Dru Brown Interview – Sept. 25 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor Interview – Sept. 17 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – Sept. 17 -
HIGHLIGHTS: WHSFL Murdoch MacKay vs Dakota -
RAW: Blue Bombers Zach Collaros Interview – Aug. 28 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – Aug. 28 -
HIGHLIGHTS: Manitoba Open – Round 2 -
RAW: Braxton Kuntz Manitoba Open Interview – Aug. 21 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Brady Oliveira Interview – July 30 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Willie Jefferson Interview – July 30 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 30 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Dru Brown Interview – July 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Brady Oliveira Interview – July 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 10 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Dru Brown Interview – July 10 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 8 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Brady Oliveira Interview – June 25
Author Archives
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Winnipeg Jets begin season with 4-3 OT loss to BostonMario Ferraro scored in his Jets debut but Boston rallied late before JJ Paterka won it in overtime.SportsOct 2
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‘Back in God’s country’: New goalie Clay Stevenson joins Winnipeg JetsStevenson practiced with his new team on Wednesday for the first time since being claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals.SportsSep 30
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Winnipeg Jets add new goalie through waivers before making final cutsThe Jets claimed goaltender Clay Stevenson off waivers from the Washington Capitals on Monday, while also making their final two cuts.SportsSep 28
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers start strong, finish flat in 30-28 loss to ArgonautsThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers fell 30-28 to the Toronto Argonauts at Princess Auto Stadium Friday night.SportsSep 25
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Winnipeg Jets cut 5 more players ahead of pre-season finaleIsaak Phillips, Nikita Chibrikov, Parker Ford, and Noah Gregor were all placed on waivers by the Jets on Friday.SportsSep 25
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Winnipeg Jets cut 12 players from training campThe Jets chopped 12 players off their training camp roster, but highly touted prospects Brayden Yager and Viggo Björck are still up with the club.SportsSep 23
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule out QB Zach Collaros for Friday with head injuryQuarterback Zach Collaros won't play on Friday as Dru Brown will get the start at QB instead.SportsSep 23
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Winnipeg Jets drop home pre-season finale 2-1 in OT to OilersAlex Iafallo scored the lone goal for the Jets while Domenic DiVincentiis made 21 saves in defeat.SportsSep 22
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros misses first practice back from bye weekBombers quarterback Zach Collaros has a head injury according to the official injury report.SportsSep 21
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NHL alters start times for Winnipeg Jets home games after province dumps time changeWith the province of Manitoba recently announcing the move to permanent Daylight Saving Time, the NHL has changed the start times for 12 home games this season.SportsSep 18
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Winnipeg native Ryan Reaves retires after 16 NHL seasonsReaves announced his retirement on social media after 16 NHL seasons with seven different teams.SportsSep 16
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Winnipeg Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck after he fails to report to training campConnor Hellebuyck has been suspended by the Winnipeg Jets for not showing up for training camp following his trade request last month.SportsSep 16
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Winnipeg Goldeyes eliminated from playoffs in two-game sweepThe Winnipeg Goldeyes were eliminated from the American Association playoffs with a 6-5 loss to Fargo on Friday.SportsSep 11
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Winnipeg Goldeyes face elimination after playoff-opening lossThe Goldeyes dropped Game 1 of the best-of-three West Division Semifinal 5-1 to the rival Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Wednesday night.SportsSep 9
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquire new QB in another trade with Ottawa RedBlacksThe Blue Bombers picked up a quarterback prospect in Ty Pennington through a trade with the Ottawa RedBlacks.SportsSep 2
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Winnipeg Jets sign Altona’s Cole Kehler to be full-time EBUGCole Kehler will be the Winnipeg Jets emergency backup goalie for the upcoming season as each team must now designate an EBUG who travels with the club for all games.SportsSep 1
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Manitoba Moose announce pre-season scheduleThe Moose will play pre-season games against an AHL opponent for the first time in seven years.SportsAug 31
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers offence shines in upset win over league-leading AlouettesThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers upset the Montreal Alouettes at Princess Auto Stadium, handing the Alouettes their second loss of the season.SportsAug 28
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Winnipeg Jets make 3 changes to Alumni Game roster for Heritage ClassicFan favourite Chris Thorburn has been added to the Winnipeg Jets Alumni Game roster.SportsAug 26
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Winnipeg’s Braxton Kuntz drops back in 2nd round of Manitoba OpenKuntz fell 38 places in the second round after sitting in a tie for second place, just one stroke off the lead after the opening round.SportsAug 21
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Winnipeg’s Braxton Kuntz 1 shot off the lead at Manitoba OpenWinnipeg's Braxton Kuntz is in a tie for second place at the Manitoba Open through the opening round at the Elmhurst Golf and Country Club.SportsAug 20
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers lose Ethan Ball to season-ending injuryBlue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea revealed that defensive back Ethan Ball is expected to miss the rest of the season on Wednesday.SportsAug 19
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers stunned by Lions run game in upset loss at homeThe Bombers gave up 377 rushing yards in a stunning 35-19 loss to the BC Lions Thursday night.SportsJul 30
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All-star tackle Jarell Broxton out with injury for Winnipeg Blue BombersBlue Bombers right tackle Jarell Broxton was placed on the one-game injured list ahead of their matchup against the BC Lions on Thursday.SportsJul 29
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Stamps stomp sloppy Bombers in 52-30 victory ending Winnipeg’s win streakThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers three-game win streak came to an end, falling 52-30 to the Calgary Stampeders on Friday at Princess Auto Stadium.SportsJul 24