BREAKING: Henderson, Croft are separated following tonight's game

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

There were two fights tonight in Winnipeg between the Jets and rival Vancouver Canucks, but only one of them made it to the score sheet. The first was between Olli Jokinen and Derek Roy, it was a true barn burner. The second was between a pair of even more unlikely adversaries: General Managers Mike Henderson and Sean Croft. The altercation happened just after the Jets defeated the Canucks 2-0 at the MTS Centre. The two executives were making their way to the elevators at the same time when the conflict began. 

"Your thugs put Bailey in the hospital," shouted Henderson. 

Sean Croft didn't wait to relatiate.

"An awkward sneeze would put Josh Bailey in the hospital, what's your point?"

The jab was in regards to Canucks forward Josh Bailey, who was injured after a big hit from the Jets leading rookie scorer Brock Nelson early in the 2nd period. The two then got into an intense argument, showing the diversity of one specific four letter word. Winnipeg Jets owner Mark Chipman eventually got Croft to exit the hallway and go back to his luxury suite, but not before Henderson send him one more cryptic message:

"We'll see you in Vancouver," said the Canucks GM as the two were separated.

Sean Croft met with the media afterwards.

"I don't know who the hell this guy thinks he is," said Croft. "He has the **lls to come at me in front of our corporate sponsors and try to start a fight? Funny though, he never says a word about Brock Nelson getting knocked out the game by Phaneuf in the 3rd (period)."

"He's got passion, but he needs to know when and when not to use it," said owner Mark Chipman. "He's been frustrated with a lot of our play this season and I think this was just him hitting his boiling point."

When asked if Croft would be suspended or fined for his actions, Chipman responded, "We are going to discuss this internally."

"I'll discuss this right here and now, Phaneuf is a punk who doesn't know how to throw a hit, and history shows that," said Croft upon hearing his bosses' statement. "Maybe Eyetech Lasik Clinic can give Mike a quote, because clearly he missed that cheap shot."

Chipman has since decided to sit Sean Croft out of the next Jets home game.

There has been no word from NsHL Commissioner Roger Gorbet, or from the Board Of Governors, as to whether or not either man will face any additional disciplinary action. 

Jay Trotter
Jet Fuel