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What's it like playing in an outdoor game with Blake Wheeler?
Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets›
Jan 26, 202615:17
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This week on GROUND CONTROL, alumnus Blake Wheeler joins us in Winnipeg!
Wheels is set to lead the team of Jets alumni as they hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens alumni as part of the festivities for the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic.
Having played in an outdoor game twice in his career, he shares stories with host Jamie Thomas on what it’s like to play in those thrilling games.
Plus, we go in-depth on each of the other alumni revealed on the roster so far: Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little, Mathieu Perreault, Paul Stastny, Chris Thorburn, and Dustin Byfuglien
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"What's it like playing in an outdoor game with Blake Wheeler?" is an episode of Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets. Runtime 15 min. Published January 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
