NAHL Janesville Jets
"Big Red" to Return as PA Announcer
Date:08/29/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – Every time the Jets score a goal at home this season, it will again be Greg “Big Red” Hanthorn enthusiastically delivering you the scoring announcement. “Big Red” will reprise his role as Public Address Announcer for the 2016-17 season, the eighth in Janesville Jets history. “I’m always excited about Jets hockey,” ...
Vet Checkups: Adam Roeder
Date:08/16/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle Vet Checkup is a bi-weekly seasonal feature on JanesvilleJets.com in which I check in with a returning Jets veteran on his summer and what he’s looking forward to next season. ML: How's the offseason been? AR: My offseason has been very relaxing. I took some much-needed vacations as well as some off time before I started hitting the gym and ice again. ...
Vet Checkups: Blake Wareham
Date:08/10/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle Vet Checkup is a bi-weekly seasonal feature on JanesvilleJets.com in which I check in with a returning Jets veteran on his summer and what he’s looking forward to next season. ML: How's the offseason been? BW: My offseason has been good. It's been nice to spend time with my family ML: What sort of training have you focused on? BW:&nbs...
Ruslan Pedan Signs KHL Deal
Date:08/05/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – Former Jets defenseman Ruslan Pedan will forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility at Bemidji State University to begin his professional hockey career. The 21-year-old blueliner signed a contract with HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League earlier this week, giving Pedan the opportunity to stay in his home country of Russia for the start of his pro ...
2016 NAHL Showcase Schedule Released
Date:08/04/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The North American Hockey League (NAHL) announced Wednesday the game schedules for all 24 member clubs for the 14th annual NAHL Showcase Tournament, to be held from September 21-24, 2016 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota. All games will be broadcast live on FASTHockey.com. Click here for the full 2016 NAHL Showcase Schedule The Jets will open t...
Vet Checkups: Kip Hoffmann
Date:08/01/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle Vet Checkup is a bi-weekly seasonal feature on JanesvilleJets.com in which I check in with a returning Jets veteran on his summer and what he’s looking forward to next season. ML: How's the offseason been? Have you taken any vacations? KH: It’s definitely been a fun offseason. I was able to go to Summerfest with my billets and spend a we...
Vet Checkups: LA Grissom
Date:07/28/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle Vet Checkup is a bi-weekly seasonal feature on JanesvilleJets.com in which I check in with a returning Jets veteran on his summer and what he’s looking forward to next season. ML: How's the offseason been? What training have you done? LG: It's been pretty good. I usually train at 2SP (2 Sports Performance). It's a gym that trains a lot...
APPLY NOW: Game Operations Volunteer 2016-17
Date:07/11/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
Volunteer opportunities are currently available with the Game Operations team for the 2016-2017 season. This opportunity will offer you hands-on experience with a North American Hockey League franchise while also building your resume with reputable volunteer experience. Duties: Prepare and operate our merchandise store Conduct sound check/run through with live entertainment (anthem singer, ch...
2016-2017 Regular Season Schedule Released
Date:06/30/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The North American Hockey League (NAHL) today released the 2016-17 schedules for its 24 member clubs. The Janesville Jets will open their 60-game campaign with a two-game home series beginning Friday, September 16th against the Minnesota Wilderness. All home games will begin at 7:00 PM (Central Standard Time). The defending Robertson Cup Champions, ...
Jack LaFontaine Selected in 3rd Round of NHL Draft
Date:06/25/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – Jets goaltender Jack LaFontaine became the first Jet to ever be selected in the NHL Draft on Saturday morning in Buffalo when the Carolina Hurricanes picked him 75th overall. The 6’2” Canadian goaltender finished 13th on NHL Central Scouting’s list of North American goalies, and adds to the promising wealth of goaltending prospects ...
Jets Add Four in 2016 NAHL Entry Draft
Date:06/07/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), made four selections in Tuesday’s NAHL Entry Draft, including three of the first 20 overall picks. With the team’s first selection, fourth overall, the Jets selected defenseman Frank Sullivan, a 1996-born native of Fairfield, Connecticut. Last season, Sullivan...
Jets Acquire Kyle Patava from Jackalopes
Date:05/24/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), have acquired forward Kyle Patava from the Odessa Jackalopes in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 2017 NAHL Entry Draft. Patava previously played for the Jets from 2013 to 2015. “We’re excited to see what Kyle can do for us,” said Jets head coach and genera...
Fernandez Makes Division I Commitment
Date:05/19/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce that forward Taylor Fernandez has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Ferris State Bulldogs of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). “I always wanted to come back to Michigan and play college here,” said Fernandez, a na...
Jets Hire Forte as Assistant Coach
Date:05/12/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), have hired Kyle Forte as their new assistant coach. Forte will take over for the departing Cody Campbell, who accepted a head coaching position in the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) in late April. Forte, 25, arrives in his position with the Jets after four seasons...
Five Current Jets Selected in USHL Draft
Date:05/03/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – With the 68th overall selection in the United States Hockey League’s (USHL) Phase II Draft Tuesday morning, the Madison Capitols selected Janesville Jets defenseman Blake Wareham, beginning a highlight day for the Jets organization. In all, five players from the 2015-16 Jets were selected, in addition to three other players with Jets experience...
Campbell Accepts 16U Position in Colorado
Date:04/27/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – Cody Campbell, the Janesville Jets’ assistant coach for the 2015-16 season, has accepted a head coaching position for the U16 team of the Pikes Peak Miners AAA hockey program of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL). Campbell, 24, returns to his home state of Colorado following a successful season in Janesville, in which the Jets ...
Winborg Makes Division I Commitment
Date:04/21/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce that forward Adam Winborg has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten. “It’s a dream come true,” said Winborg, whose current teammate and goaltender, Jack LaFontaine, committed to the Wolverines...
Jets Player Award Winners Announced
Date:04/13/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
JANESVILLE, WI – In partnership with Best Events, Forward Janesville, and Whiton House, the Janesville Jets held their annual end-of-season banquet on Tuesday night at the historic Armory in downtown Janesville. Adam Burish, who won the 2006 NCAA Championship with Joe Pavelski and the Wisconsin Badgers, and was also a 2010 Stanley Cup Champion with the Chicago Blackhawks, served as the eveni...
Playoff Schedule Set
Date:04/12/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets earned a point in a road overtime loss on Saturday night, clinching 2nd place in the Midwest Division and ensuring home ice advantage in the Midwest Division Semi-Finals series versus the Minnesota Wilderness. The best-of-five series will begin on Friday, April 15 at the Janesville Ice Arena with a rally towel giveaway provided by Timeou...
Jets Clinch Playoff Berth
Date:03/30/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets are headed to the Roberston Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. With a second period short-handed goal from Cole Paskus and a 16-save shutout from Jack LaFontaine, the Jets defeated their oldest rivals, the Springfield Jr. Blues, on Saturday, and clinched a berth in the 2016 Robertson Cup Playoffs. Jets head coach and general...
Weyrick Makes Division I Commitment
Date:03/09/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce that goaltender Blake Weyrick has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Canisius College Golden Griffins of the Atlantic Hockey Conference (AHC). Weyrick, a 20-year-old product of Shattuck St. Mary’s and the USA Hockey National Team Develo...
Jets Report: 3/7/16
Date:03/07/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
LAST WEEK... Friday, March 4: Janesville Jets 3, Minnesota Wilderness 4 (SO) Shots: Jets 17, Wilderness 35 PP: Jets 1-3, Wilderness 0-1 The Janesville Jets (26-14-6) never trailed in Friday’s contest, but let the Minnesota Wilderness (31-15-4) hang around to tie the game twice, and ultimately lost in the shootout for the second consecutive game against their Midwest Division rivals. Officials ca...
DiPietro Secures D-I Commitment
Date:03/03/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce that forward Dawson DiPietro has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Western Michigan Broncos of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). “For me it’s a dream school,” DiPietro said. “It’s been a dream sc...
Jets Congratulate Largen
Date:02/27/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), pass along their congratulations on a tremendous season to former assistant coach Erik Largen, now head coach of the Division III Marian University Sabres in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA). Largen finished his first year as a college hockey head coach with an overall record of ...
Jets to Honor Gold Medal Special Olympian
Date:02/11/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League, will honor Olivia Quigley, a gold medal-winning sprinter from Brookfield, Wisconsin, on Special Olympics Night on Saturday, February 13th. Quigley, 24, took gold in the 100-meter run at the World Games in California last summer with a time of 16.76 seconds. In February she was diagnosed...
Pre-Game Notes: Games 36 & 37 -- Jets @ Wilderness
Date:01/29/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle The Jets were able to pull within one goal of Coulee Region last Saturday in La Crosse, but a late start ultimately sank them as they were unable to finish the comeback against their in-state rivals, losing 3-2. Another active weekend in the Midwest Division saw Springfield jump ahead of Janesville for sole possession of third place in the standings, but the Jets will soon cash in...
Jets to Send Five to Top Prospects Tournament
Date:01/25/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce the selections of head coach Joe Dibble and five players to the 2016 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament held February 15-16 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The tournament, presented by Easton, features teams from each of the four NAHL divisions: Cent...
Pre-Game Notes: Game 35 -- Jets @ Chill
Date:01/21/2016 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle Earning three of a possible four points in a home-and-home series against the Coulee Region Chill, the Jets overtook the Springfield Jr. Blues to place third in the Midwest Division at the time of the standings freeze to fill out rosters for the 2016 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament presented by Easton. The Jets will send a total of four players to Plymouth, Michigan to compete in ne...
LaFontaine Commits to Michigan
Date:12/15/2015 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle JANESVILLE, WI – The Janesville Jets, proud members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce that goaltender Jack LaFontaine has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the University of Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten. “From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew I wanted to be a Wolverine,” said LaFontaine. “It felt lik...
Jets Report: 11/30/15
Date:11/30/2015 Source:NAHL Janesville Jets
By Mason Lyttle LAST WEEK... Friday, November 27: Janesville Jets 3, Minnesota Wilderness 2 (OT) Shots: Jets 24, Wilderness 23 PP: Jets 1-2, Wilderness 1-3 The Janesville Jets (13-6-2) extended their win streak to five games with an overtime thriller against their Midwest Division rivals, the Minnesota Wilderness (17-7-2). It was Janesville’s first ever victory over the Wilderness, who, wh...
