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Six Winnipeg guys are helping NHL stars. Here's how.

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Your friends are helping the NHL and it's wild

Hey, so you know how sometimes you hear about something, and it just sounds *so* Winnipeg? Like, we're not just surviving here, we're innovating, hey? I saw this story about how the NHL is tapping into "six regular guys from Winnipeg" with a smartphone to help their star athletes. And it's not some high-tech, secret lab stuff. It’s literally about a group of friends who know how to handle the social media side of things for players. It’s about building a trusted circle, right here in the 'Peg, that can navigate the digital world for these big-name players.

### What This Means for Winnipeg

This isn't just a quirky local tidbit; it shows a real shift in how professional sports are operating, and Winnipeg is at the forefront of it.

* **Trust and Community:** It highlights how important trust is in an athlete's career, and in Winnipeg, we build those deep connections. These aren't just handlers; they're friends.

* **Digital Savvy:** It proves our city, often seen as a bit off the beaten path, is actually super dialed into the digital landscape. We're not just about snowy streets and perogies, hey? We've got the smarts.

* **Local Talent:** It's a shout-out to the everyday Winnipeggers who are quietly making a big impact on a national, even international, stage.

Think about it — a bunch of our own, probably hanging out somewhere down in Osborne Village or grabbing a late bite on Pembina Highway, are now part of the NHL's secret sauce. It's a testament to the kind of grounded, resourceful, and loyal people you find here. It's not about big city flash; it's about genuine connection and knowing how to get things done, and that’s a very Winnipeg thing.

Winterpeg. We built a city in the coldest place anyone has any business building a city — and it is genuinely wonderful. Good morning.

My kokum and aunties chat about stuff like this on the morning show — tune in at mornings.live.

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