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Lipon pleased with NHL debut, despite loss to Avalanche

It was everything JC Lipon imagined, and then some. But his National Hockey League debut also lacked one key ingredient, in his mind: a Winnipeg Jets win.

"It was a nice night. Obviously it would have been nice to get the win, but all in all it was pretty special," said Lipon Tuesday after an optional Jets skate that featured just 11 skaters.

Winnipeg Jets' J.C. Lipon after optional practice today at MTS Centre. The Jets are preparing for a home game Thursday night against the Nashville Predators.
Winnipeg Jets' J.C. Lipon after optional practice today at MTS Centre. The Jets are preparing for a home game Thursday night against the Nashville Predators.

"It’s fast out there.