WINNIPEG JETS
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"Fuelled by Passion," the National
Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets are the
"go-to entertainment destination" for
Winnipeggers and visitors alike. From
October to April the Winnipeg Jets take
flight for 41 regular season home games,
looking to thrill fans and visitors against
the best hockey players in the world. The
Winnipeg Jets play their home games at
MTS Centre, Winnipeg's premier indoor
sports arena and entertainment venue.
So join the excitement downtown and be
prepared to break into a "Go Jets Go!"
chant at a moment's notice.
300 Portage Avenue – Downtown
Tel: 1.855.WPGJETS | 204.987.7825
Email: info@truenorth.mb.ca
www.winnipegjets.com
Other Sports Teams
TEAM CANADA
VOLLEYBALL
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Come out and cheer on Team Canada!
The only Olympic sport based exclusively
in Winnipeg, Team Canada Women's
Volleyball regularly hosts elite international
competitions in Winnipeg and Manitoba,
entertaining thousands of local sport
enthusiasts.
To catch the high-flying, hard-hitting
volleyball action, check out the website for
the latest scoop on Team Canada's next
matches.
Tel: 204.474.7084
Email: teamcanadawomen@volleyball.ca
www.volleyball.ca
UNIVERSITY OF
MANITOBA BISONS
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Bison Sports is the Interuniversity Athletic
Program at the University of Manitoba.
Over 300 student-athletes represent the
University of Manitoba in nine different
sports on 16 different teams. On most
weekends from the end of August through
the end of March you will find these
athletes competing in sports ranging from
football to swimming to hockey, striving to
win the right to advance to the Canadian
Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National
Championships for their respective sport.
The football team plays out of Investors
Group Field. The Bisons' programs have a
rich history and illustrious alumni including
NFL star Israel "Izzy" Idonije and 2012
Olympic bronze medalist Desiree Scott.
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry
Campus, 66 Chancellor Circle –
Fort Garry
Tel: 204.474.7846
Email: bison_sports@umanitoba.ca
www.gobisons.ca
Winnipeg Jets at the
MTS Centre: Winnipeg
Jets Hockey Club
Team Canada Volleyball
University of Manitoba Bisons: Jeff Miller –
Bison Sports/100 Acre Woods Photography
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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