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Winnipeg Jets Goalie Eric Comrie Delivers Surprising Performance at Manitoba Open Debut

Originally posted on Hockey Latest | By Tom Banks | Last updated Aug 25, 2025 5:46 PM ET

Despite being a goaltender in the NHL, Eric Comrie got the opportunity to play in the Manitoba Open, and unfortunately it didn't go too well for him.

Recently, Eric Comrie joined a list of former Winnipeg Jets that got the opportunity to play in the PGA's Manitoba Open, an event that took place over the weekend involving the Jets backup goaltender.

Off the ice, Comrie, like many in the NHL is an avid golfer, and after being given the opportunity, the hope was that he could make a good showing of himself in front of the golfing world.

Eric Comrie struggles at the Manitoba Open in a big way

Unfortunately for Comrie, his performance on the course left plenty to be desired, as he would end up finishing the tournament at +42, coming in last place in the entire event, although he was there for fun, meaning no one expected him to compete with the high level players in attendance.

With his outing, Comrie became the fifth Jet to compete in the tournament, joining Kyle Connor, Morgan Barron, Mark Scheifele and Dylan Samberg, and again, he ranked low on that list.

Not last however, as Connor back in 2019 shot a +43, meaning that by one stroke, Comrie was not the worst Jet to take place in this tournament, one that, again, was for fun for the talented Jets goaltender.

Comrie came away from the event full of happiness, as well as an appreciation for professional golfers as he opened up following the very fun weekend with the PGA.

'It was fantastic. I had a lot of fun. You get an appreciation for how good the guys are out here. They're unbelievable. They hit it right where they want every single time.'

Ultimately though, it's unlikely we see him take place in the tournament again, with other Jets potentially getting the opportunity in the coming years, and while his performance was bad, there were rave reviews of Comrie for the way he handled himself and how he enjoyed the weekend.

This article first appeared on Hockey Latest and was syndicated with permission.

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