Russ Hobson
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Russ Hobson grew up in Stratford, Ontario. After completing high school, he moved to Belleville where he graduated from Loyalist College in Broadcast Journalism.
He first plied his trade in Syracuse, New York, learning the ropes at WSTM-TV. When his practicum was complete, he was hired on at a local television station in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. After three grueling years of getting used to the Prairie winters, Russ was hired on at Global Winnipeg in 1998.
Growing up in a sports family, Hobson had no choice but to follow in his father’s footsteps, and cheer for the Detroit Red Wings and Atlanta Braves. He spent many hours in the car with his father, driving to the next ballpark or arena.
Hobson has covered numerous sporting events, including the Grey Cup, and World Junior Hockey Championships.
Hockey is his sport of choice, but he’s a self-professed “Sports Junkie”, and an avid member of any sports pool he can get into.
In his spare time, Hobson coaches Timbits Hockey, a community program for children, and spends quality time with his wife, and three children – Kenny, Jessica and Jack.
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Video Archives
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HIGHLIGHTS – WHSFL Kildonan East vs West Kildonan -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel Interview – Sept. 18 -
HIGHLIGHTS: WHSFL Oak Park vs Dakota JV -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – Sept. 16 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Chris Streveler Interview – Sept. 16 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Brayden Yager Interview – Sept. 10 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – Sept. 3 -
RAW: Sea Bears Mike Raimbault Interview – Aug. 28 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – Aug. 26 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Dalton Schoen Interview – Aug. 26 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Cam Echols Interview – Aug. 26 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Kyran Moore Interview – Aug. 26 -
RAW: Winnipeg Jets Dylan Samberg Interview – July 31 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Marquise Bridges Interview – July 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 24 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Zach Collaros Interview – July 22 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Chris Streveler Interview – July 18 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Mike O’Shea Interview – July 18 -
RAW: Winnipeg Sea Bears Mike Taylor Interview – July 8 -
RAW: Blue Bombers Zach Collaros Interview – June 26
Author Archives
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Winnipeg Jets trim training camp roster by 5The Jets made five more cuts on Tuesday, leaving the team with 35 players left in training camp.Sports3 hours
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Winnipeg Jets lose 4-0 in Edmonton in third pre-season gameDomenic DiVincentiis stopped 16 shots as the Jets dropped their third straight pre-season game.SportsSep 26
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Jonathan Toews makes preseason debut as Winnipeg Jets fall to Oilers 3-2Colin Miller and Colby Barlow scored the goals while Jonathan Toews played 18:36, winning just over half of his faceoffs.SportsSep 23
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Winnipeg Jets make 1st cuts of 2025 training campThe Jets trimmed their training camp roster by six players on Monday. The moves leave the team with 48 players remaining in training camp.SportsSep 22
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Winnipeg Jets start training camp with high expectationsMark Scheifele said the Jets have unfinished business after being eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring.SportsSep 18
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Collaros returns to practice but Streveler still running offenceInjured Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros was back at practice but didn't take any reps with the offence on Tuesday.SportsSep 16
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‘I want to make the NHL’: Brayden Yager starts quest to make Winnipeg Jets at rookie campBrayden Yager and the rest of the Jets hopefuls started rookie camp on Wednesday at the Hockey for All Centre.SportsSep 10
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QB Zach Collaros ruled out for Winnipeg Blue Bombers for Friday’s gameThe Bombers will be without their leader on offence for a third game this season after Zach Collaros suffered a head injury.SportsSep 10
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Dalton Schoen to miss Banjo Bowl rematchThe Bombers will be without injured receiver Dalton Schoen for the seventh time in their last eight games when they take to the field for the Banjo Bowl on Saturday.SportsSep 4
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Ontaria Wilson rejoins Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Kyran Moore releasedOntaria Wilson was back on the field in the blue and gold for his first practice back with the team after being released by the NFL's New York Jets.SportsSep 3
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Winnipeg Sea Bears make coaching change, name Mike Raimbault new G.M. & head coachThe Sea Bears parted ways with G.M. and head coach Mike Taylor while naming Brandon's Mike Raimbault as his replacement.SportsAug 28
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New receivers join Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Schoen gets healthyBlue Bombers receivers Kyran Moore, Cam Echols and Dalton Schoen were all full participants in Tuesday's practice.SportsAug 26
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers add 2 new receivers after injuriesThe Blue Bombers signed receivers Kyran Moore and Cam Echols on Monday after injuries to Nic Demski and Jerreth Sterns.SportsAug 25
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release defensive back Marquise BridgesThe Bombers cut loose defensive back Marquise Bridges on Wednesday less than two weeks after making his last start in the blue and gold.SportsAug 6
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‘Some nerves’: Dylan Samberg’s new contract with Winnipeg Jets came down to 11th hourThe Winnipeg Jets and defenceman Dylan Samberg came to terms on a new contract right before a deadline to go into an arbitration hearing.SportsJul 31
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros ruled out for rematch against ArgosBombers starting quarterback Zach Collaros will miss Friday's game against the Argonauts with an injury.SportsJul 30
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers cancel practice, bring back defensive back from training campThe Bombers added defensive back Dexter Lawson Jr. to their practice roster, but the poor air quality kept them off the field on Tuesday.SportsJul 29
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Stanley Bryant to miss Grey Cup rematchBryant will sit for a second straight game after missing the entire week of practice with an ankle injury.SportsJul 24
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros practices, will play against ArgonautsBlue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros said he's fit to play on Saturday for a Grey Cup rematch after leaving their last game with an injury.SportsJul 22
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffer 2nd straight lopsided loss to Calgary StampedersThe Stampeders dominated the Bombers for the second straight game with 24 second half points in a 41-20 victory.SportsJul 19
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Winnipeg Jets sign restricted free agents Vilardi, FordGabriel Vilardi and Parker Ford are back under contract with the Jets, leaving the club just one restricted free agent remaining.SportsJul 18
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‘Father time wins’: Former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler says he’s retiredFormer Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler told 680 CJOB's Jets at Noon that his playing days are over despite not making an official retirement announcement.SportsJul 16
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Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Tyrel Bauer to 1-year dealThe Jets signed another one of their restricted free agents with defenceman Tyrel Bauer back under contract for next season.SportsJul 15
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Schoen, Bryant miss practice following bye week for Winnipeg Blue BombersTwo key pieces of the Blue Bombers offence, Dalton Schoen and Stanley Bryant missed practice for the second straight day on Monday.SportsJul 14
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4 members of Winnipeg Goldeyes named to all-star teamMatthew Warkentin, Max Murphy, Tasker Strobel and Ryder Yakel were all named to the West Division All-Star Team from the Goldeyes.SportsJul 9