Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence from the club after his wife, Judy Bowness, suffered a seizure Sunday, the team announced Monday.
Associate coach Scott Arniel will serve as the Jets’ interim coach until Rick Bowness returns.
Judy Bowness is in the hospital undergoing further testing, per the team.
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“Just thinking about Judy and Bones and their whole family,” Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey said Monday. “It’s difficult when a member of our family here goes through something like that. Just praying for Judy and the family and (doing) our best here at the rink to do what we need to do for Bones.”
When asked about the family culture created by the team, Morrissey said, “That’s the culture I believe we’ve built here. Certainly, we’re all a part of that. When someone goes through something or is going through something, the rest of the group, everyone, feels it. We’re waiting to hear more and praying for them.
“The biggest thing we can do for Bones is take care of our job here at the rink and allow him to be where he needs to be.”
Jets alternate captain Mark Scheifele also weighed in: “They’re amazing people, amazing human beings, and all you can do is…
