Bowness hired as Jets coach

Rick Bowness was hired as coach of the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. The 67-year-old replaces Dave Lowry, who was 26-22-6 in 54 games after Paul Maurice resigned Dec. 17. Bowness began his NHL coaching career as an assistant with the … Continue reading

Cheveldayoff signs contract to stay Jets GM, will lead search for coach

Kevin Cheveldayoff signed a three-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, and the general manager said he will hold a search for a new coach. Dave Lowry, who finished the season as coach, could be a candidate. “I met … Continue reading

Jets get closer to second with win in Montreal

In Montreal, the Winnipeg Jets got a solid performance from across the bench and handed the Canadiens a 4-2 loss on Monday night. Winnipeg’s Evgeny Svechnikov scored with 11 minutes left in the third period to snap a 2-2 tie. … Continue reading

Jets stay alive in west, grab 3-2 win over Sabres

In Buffalo, the visiting Winnipeg Jets kept their playoff chances alive on Wednesday night with a 3-2 win over the Sabres after skills. Blake Wheeler was credited with the deciding goal in the skills portion of the evening’s affairs. Wheeler … Continue reading