Eric Comrie will trade his goalie pads for golf clubs later this month after earning a sponsor's exemption to play in the Manitoba Open. He will compete as an amateur in the PGA Tour Americas event August 21-24 at Breezy Bend Country Club. This marks another offseason chapter for the Jets keeper as he steps into Breezy Bend’s fairways rather than the crease.

The Manitoba Open has become a Jets tradition that has welcomed active players like Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Morgan Barron and Dylan Samberg in recent years. The tournament traces back to 1919, boasting champions such as Moe Norman and George Knudson, with CT Pan among current PGA Tour players who’ve added their name to its lore. The PGA Tour Americas frame grounds the event as a gateway for rising talent and a beloved Manitoba fixture—a rare cross-sport spotlight that keeps fans engaged during the long summer.

Comrie’s foray into golf underscores the cross-pollination between hockey and golf that Manitoba sports fans relish. It offers a fun off-ice backdrop for Jets supporters and fantasy enthusiasts alike, highlighting how a team’s culture extends beyond the rink while providing a light, fan-centric talking point as the season approaches.