‘Back in God’s country’: New goalie Clay Stevenson joins Winnipeg Jets
Stevenson practiced with his new team on Wednesday for the first time since being claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals.
The Winnipeg Jets have welcomed a new goalie to their roster, Clay Stevenson, just days before their season debut. The 27-year-old Canadian native, nicknamed "Mud," was claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals, giving him a chance to play in the NHL after spending the majority of his career in the American Hockey League.
Stevenson, who helped the Hershey Bears win the Calder Cup in 2024, expressed his excitement about playing in front of the Winnipeg fans he's heard so much about and how it feels like "back in God's country." Jets head coach Scott Arniel had been keeping an eye on Stevenson for some time, and the team was fortunate to secure his services when they did.
Stevenson will likely see action in the Jets' first few games, which include a back-to-back, as they begin their season with three games in four days.
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