Amidst the intense playoff clash between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets now unfolds a turning point. With emotions running high on and off the ice, the Jets’ alternate captain, Mark Scheifele, will step down from continuing the playoff series. To say that there’s tension and worry now locked in a fierce battle, where both teams are desperate to find the edge is an understatement. But just as Jets fans focus on the upcoming showdown, a quiet storm unfolds behind the scenes; one that takes precedence over the playoffs.
Elliotte Friedman on X expressed his deepest condolences as the news broke about the loss of Scheifele’s father on Friday night. “Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff told reporters a few minutes ago that Mark Scheifele’s father, Brad, passed away during the night. Head coach Scott Arniel went to the team hotel to be with Scheifele. Very, very sad to hear — all the best to his family and their friends,” Friedman wrote. It took no time in bringing the entire community together and offering their condolences to the player and his family.
Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff told reporters a few minutes ago that Mark Scheifele’s father, Brad, passed away during the night.
Head coach Scott Arniel went to the team hotel to be with Scheifele.
Very, very sad to hear — all the best to his family and their friends.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 17, 2025
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