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Jets Reveal Mark Scheifele's Game 6 Status After Tragic Passing of His Father
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Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele is going through an extremely difficult time.
As we reported earlier today, last night, just hours before Game 6 between the Jets and the Dallas Stars (which takes place tonight), Scheifele received devastating news.
His father has passed away.
The Jets then announced earlier today that Scheifele might have to miss tonight's very important game, as he is so devastated..
But now, we are witnessing a courageous turn of events in this situation.
Mark Scheifele has ultimately decided to play tonight!
This has just been confirmed by the Winnipeg Jets' head coach.
"According to coach Scott Arniel: Scheifele is playing tonight."
- Elliotte Friedman
- Elliotte Friedman
Wow, what courage!
"Mark really wants to play for him tonight.
UPDATE: Mark Scheifele will play Game 6 following the death of his father, Brad."
- Murat Ates, The Athletic
UPDATE: Mark Scheifele will play Game 6 following the death of his father, Brad."
- Murat Ates, The Athletic
And the video confirmation from Scott Arniel:
"Mark really wants to play for him tonight."
Scott Arniel speaks with media before Game 6 in Dallas
Scott Arniel speaks with media before Game 6 in Dallas
We send our condolences to Mark and his family. More details to follow.
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