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The competition for jobs is a far higher priority than worrying about complacency or unfounded satisfaction, Winnipeg Jets forward Chris Thorburn said Wednesday.

The veteran right-winger expressed that opinion shortly before he, captain Andrew Ladd, Alex Burmistrov and Nikolaj Ehlers began play in the annual golf fundraiser for Special Olympics at Glendale Golf and Country Club.

Winnipeg Jets Alexander Burmistrov tells Chris Thorburn about his almost-hole-in-one while taking part in the third annual Stars FORE Special O Golf Tournament at Glendale Golf and Country Club Wednesday in support of Special Olympics Manitoba. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
Winnipeg Jets Alexander Burmistrov tells Chris Thorburn about his almost-hole-in-one while taking part in the third annual Stars FORE Special O Golf Tournament at Glendale Golf and Country Club Wednesday in support of Special Olympics Manitoba.