WINNIPEG, October 15, 2026 – Iconic Canadian rock band The Trews will headline the Winnipeg Jets Alumni Game Saturday, Oct. 24 as part of the NHL’s Heritage Classic weekend with pre-game and intermission performances on the Samsung Stage.
A staple of the Canadian music scene for nearly three decades, The Trews - Colin MacDonald (lead vocals/guitar), John-Angus MacDonald (lead guitar), Jack Syperek (bass), accompanied by Theo McKibbon (drums), and Jeff Heisholt (keys) – will bring their signature powerhouse energy and chart-topping hits to Canada Life Centre. Originally from Nova Scotia, The Trews are recognized among the top best-selling Canadian rock groups with eight critically acclaimed studio albums, over 20 Top 10 rock radio singles (including three No. 1 hits), multiple Gold and Platinum certifications and tracks like Not Ready to Go, Highway of Heroes, Tired of Waiting, Hold Me in Your Arms, and The Breakdown off their most recent album, The Bloody Light.
The Dirty Catfish Brass Band will also provide concourse entertainment along with local DJs.
Just released tickets and Alumni Four Game Pack
A limited quantity of just-released tickets are available for the Alumni Game at winnipegjets.com/tickets. A limited number of Alumni Four Game Packs are also available which include seats to the Oct. 24 game along with three other matchups. This offer is available at winnipegjets.com/alumnipack.
The Alumni Game will welcome back many familiar faces —including Blake Wheeler, Andrew Ladd, Dustin Byfuglien, Bryan Little, and Mathieu Perreault, among others—for a special celebration of Jets history as Jets alumni take on Montréal Canadiens alumni. Both team rosters are listed HERE.
Heritage Fan Fest and Watch Party
A limited number of free tickets remain for the Jets’ special Heritage Fan Fest event at the RBC Convention Centre Oct. 24 from noon to 8:30 p.m. Fans won’t want to miss appearances by Jets 1.0 and 2.0 alumni, cultural performances, prizes, activations for all ages and the Jets Gear Heritage pop-up. Also part of the event, the Alumni Game Watch Party gets started at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at winnipegjets.com/fanfest.
The NHL Heritage Classic weekend festivities kick off Friday, Oct. 23 at the 14th annual Winnipeg Jets Gala at the RBC Convention Centre. Hosted by Canadian sportscaster Ron MacLean, the gala is attended by Winnipeg Jets players and alumni, features player interviews and a silent auction and caps off with a live band and dance. The event is in support of the True North Youth Foundation. More information is available at truenorthyouthfoundation.com/events.
The weekend’s main event, The 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic takes place at Princess Auto Stadium Sunday, Oct. 25 when the Winnipeg Jets face off against the Montréal Canadiens. It will be the league’s eighth Heritage Classic, the third outdoor game for the Jets and the fifth for the Canadiens. Tickets are still available at winnipegjets.com/heritageclassic.
