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Jets' Mark Scheifele scores the goal day after the sudden death of the father

Jets' Mark Scheifele scores the goal day after the sudden death of the father

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Jets Center Mark Scheifele opened the goal on Saturday with a goal after finding out that his father Brad died unexpectedly and stayed in the air for hours after his status.

“This is for you, Papa!” The Sportsnet broadcaster said according to the goal, and the Jets's X account wrote that the destination should “be” in the middle of the second period.

Unfortunately, it wasn't enough for the jets when they suffered a 2-1 loss against the Dallas stars, which they eliminated from the playoffs.

Brad died overnight, General Manager of Jets, Kevin Cheveldayoff, confirmed the reporter on Saturday, and Scheifele did not take part in the team's morning slide.

Winnipeg trainer Scott Arniel later confirmed that Scheifele would play.

Mark Scheifele (left) and Neal Pionk celebrate after Schiefele scored a second goal against the stars on May 17, 2025 in the 2-1 overtime loss of the jets. Jerome Miron-Mimagn pictures

“We want to give [Mark’s] Family our sincerely condolences and obviously ask that everyone respected their and their privacy at that time, ”said Cheveldayoff, adding that Dallas coach Scott Arniel had returned to the team of the team to support Scheifele.

Scheifele went in game 6 and sat in Playoff points with four goals and six templates during their playoff run on the jets.

Mark Scheifele (second from left) is bullied by his teammates after scoring a goal in the second period of the defeat of the season against the stars. AP

In the regular season, Scheifele collected 39 goals together with 87 points.

According to Cheveldayoff, other players were informed about the death of Scheifele's father on Saturday morning.

Mark Scheifele celebrates with teammates after his second goal during the defeat at the end of the star. AP

“It's a terrible defeat,” said Winnipeg captain Adam Lowry. “It is difficult to put into words, how disappointed we all feel for Mark and his family.

“This is such a big loss, that's your mentor, that's the person you grew up. So is the person you want to be. I think there are only a lot of small things you have to do to really ensure that Mark is supporting and going forward today.”

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