Rick Forney has stepped down as manager of the Winnipeg Goldeyes to become the field manager of the Atlantic League’s York Revolution. In 17 seasons as manager, Forney led the Goldeyes to an 887-753 (.541) regular season record, 13 winning seasons, 10 playoff berths, and an American Association-record three championships (2012, 2016, 2017).  The 51-year-old first joined the Goldeyes in 1997 as a starting pitcher where he established franchise records in wins, strikeouts, games started, and innings pitched.  After serving in a dual role as player and pitching coach in 2000, Forney transitioned into a full-time coaching role later that summer before taking over as the third manager in club history in 2006. Forney was voted American Association Manager of the Year in 2011, guiding Winnipeg to a then team-record 60 wins, and earned the honour again in 2020 after navigating the Goldeyes through the pandemic-affected season as a travel team.  During his time at the helm, 43 players had their contracts purchased by Major League organizations, and three Goldeyes managed by Forney eventually went on to play in the Major Leagues (Brandon Kintzler, Ian Thomas, Brennan Bernardino).


Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves as the Winnipeg Jets blanked the St. Louis Blues 4-0 at Canada Life Centre. Mark Scheifele, Sam Gagner, Morgan Barron and Cole Perfetti did the goal scoring for the Jets. Perfetti extended his point streak to four games. Winnipeg (3-3) will begin a three-game road trip Thursday against the Kings in Los Angeles.


The Manitoba Moose Hockey Club have assigned defenceman Chris Martenet to the ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers. The team also released forward Brandon Cutler from his tryout. Martenet, 26, appeared in three games with the Moose during the 2021-22 season, posting a plus-one rating. The Indianapolis product has nine AHL games to his credit, while also recording 57 points (10G, 47A) in 235 ECHL contests during his professional career.


The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars the Week are Niverville Nighthawks defenseman Carson Reed, OCN forward Riley Zimmerman and Selkirk Steelers forward Mathieu Catellier. In three games last week Reed had one goal and four assists; Zimmerman had a goal and six helpers and Catellier had a goal and four assists.