Downtown Winnipeg businesses eagerly preparing for lift-off as Jets begin playoff run 

Businesses in the city are gearing up for the whiteout with the Winnipeg Jets playoff run almost set for liftoff.
The Jets open the post-season with a best-of-seven series against the Colorado Avalanche, a Central Division rival they beat handily in the three games they played this season.
While fans will be cheering for a lengthy playoff run from the club, businesses are also hoping the team can make a deep run.
"The longer we can go definitely in the playoffs, it's not only good for them, but it's definitely good for us," said Will Gault, who runs Willy Dogs.
Gault will take his street meat to the heart of the action, setting up shop at the whiteout street party. As part of a partnership with True North Sports and Entertainment, he said a number of vendors will each get to be outside for one home game in every round of the playoffs.
Gault - who started the Willy Dogs hot dog cart in 2018 - said it's the first time he'll be doing business at the street party. He said having a rotation of vendors and food trucks is good for small businesses and helps everyone get a piece of the pie.
"It gives a chance for Winnipeg to showcase all the different food trucks and different hot dog carts," he said.