WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets revealed on Monday morning that their lineup for the home portion of the split-squad games with the Columbus Blue Jackets will include captain Andrew Ladd and defenceman Dustin Byfuglien.
“It’s going to fun to get everyone in the building and finally start playing some games,” said Ladd. “I’m assuming it’s going to be crazy in here. It’s the fans' first opportunity to show what they bring to the table and the excitement they have for this team.”
Also suiting up in the 7:30 p.m. CT puck drop Tuesday will be Zach Bogosian, Mark Stuart, Nik Antropov and 2011 first-round pick Mark Scheifele.
Ondrej Pavelec and David Aebischer will be the Jets goalies for the home game.
Forwards Jason Gregoire and Kevin Clark will both be suiting up in their first NHL action here in their hometown, while Brandon product Shayne Wiebe and Troy Bodie of Portage la Prairie will also be playing in Winnipeg.
“It’s really exciting,” said Wiebe, who is in camp on a tryout basis. “Coming into main camp, I wasn’t sure if I’d even play a game or what the situation was. I’m really thrilled to be able to get the opportunity to play, especially in the home province of Manitoba.”
The group going to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets will include Evander Kane, Ron Hainsey, Tanner Glass, Blake Wheeler, Chris Thorburn and Jim Slater.
Chris Mason and Peter Mannino will handle the goaltending duties.
Former Manitoba Moose head coach Scott Arniel will be behind the Blue Jackets bench for the game in Winnipeg, while former Brandon Wheat Kings forward Matt Calvert will be in the lineup.
Also representing the Blue Jackets at MTS Centre are forwards Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett, Derek MacKenzie, defencemen Kris Russell, Grant Clintsome and Aaron Johnson. Curtis Sanford will be starting in goal.
It will be a special day for the Bogosian family as Zach’s brother Aaron (a forward) will be suiting up in Winnipeg against the Jets.
