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Tyrel Bauer has dreamed about playing in the NHL since he was a kid. Now, after years of hard work, developing all the parts of his game that go far beyond fighting, he’s living that dream with the Winnipeg Jets.
In this conversation, Bauer opens up about his journey to the NHL, the people who shaped him along the way, the role his parents and sisters played in his life, and the skills he had to develop to turn himself into an NHL player.
Bauer also talks about what it means to finally achieve a dream without taking it for granted, where that perspective comes from, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Join us for a great conversation with one of the newest members of the Winnipeg Jets.
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"Inside the mind of Tyrel Bauer" is an episode of Ground Control with Jamie Thomas. Runtime 19 min. Published October 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
