The Hockey Show - Episode 263

The Hockey Show is back tonight and, more importantly, hockey is back! With the NHL kicking off its season last night, Canada West hockey starting this weekend, and a whole pile of other leagues getting ready to light up the bright lights on their seasons, Teebz and Beans will have a lot to discuss when it comes to the opening games this week. We also need to make mention of the big event happening in a couple of weeks at UMFM, so we'll get all of that info squeezed into the hour tonight on The Hockey Show!

Holy moly, what a beat down in Winnipeg last night. The Maple Leafs walloped the Jets by a 7-2 score last, so Beans and I will perform the necessary autopsy on that game as well as reminding everyone about why the Jets won't make the playoffs. We'll also talk about the Jagr signing in Calgary, the Saskatchewan Huskies getting a new rink using very little public funds, McDavid being on pace for eleventy billion goals, and we'll see if we can squeeze in something fun!

It's that magical(?) time of year at UMFM where we conduct our annual pledge drive known as Pledge-O-Rama! UMFM, for those that are unaware, is a volunteer-driven, non-profit radio station located on the campus of the University of Manitoba. The station has been operating since 1998, and your donations via the Pledge-O-Rama campaign have allowed UMFM to accomplish a number of goals including upgrading the transmitter, gaining better technology so we can do things like remote broadcasts, and making upgrades to UMFM's in-studio equipment and facilities. Basically, the money you donate goes directly into making our programming and our broadcast quality better!

If you're a fan of The Hockey Show, all we can do is ask you to donate whatever it may be that you can afford so that we can continue to do great things like broadcasting Bisons women's hockey, broadcasting from community arenas and events, and bring great people on the show. While Beans and I won't see any money directly, UMFM will be using the money this year to redesign our aging website, purchase new computers for use at the station, set up a digital music library, and investing in capital improvements so that UMFM not only remains relevant in the Winnipeg market, but for fans and listeners across the world.

How do you donate? The easiest way is to donate online. The page itself is 128-bit encrypted for the highest security, and only our General Manager Jared McKetiak and our Program Director Michael Elves - our two longest-serving employees - have access to process these donations. In other words, we take great care and ensure that your information isn't shared with anyone. And we pride ourselves on that admission.

If you happen to donate, you also get some free UMFM gear! We don't want you going away empty-handed after helping us out, so make sure you go through these options and get what you want from us!

• UMFM's Friends With Benefits Card: good for discounts and offers at a more than 40 local businesses!
• UMFM Tote Bag – a classic heavy duty canvas bag!
• UMFM Beer Stein: we're proudly calling this mug the Dietmar in honor of our favorite German listener!
• UMFM T-shirts: the artwork was done by excellent local designer Roberta Landreth, and there are two designs you can choose from (of grab both)!
• UMFM Toque: our new style is made by Carhartt, the premier manufacturer of warm, dependable outdoor gear!
• UMFM sweatshirt: the same designs on the t-shirts can be found with sleeves and fleece!
• UMFM earplugs: everyone gets a pair for donating, and we'll even toss in some stickers and temporary tattoos!

Now that you've seen the gear and figured out what you want, what do need to donate to get your wanted stuff?

• $25 – UMFM’s Friends With Benefits Card, UMFM Earplugs, Stickers and a UMFM Tote Bag
• $50: UMFM’s Friends With Benefits Card, UMFM Earplugs, Stickers, UMFM Tote Bag, UMFM Beer Stein
• $75 – UMFM’s Friends With Benefits Card, UMFM Earplugs, Stickers, UMFM Tote Bag, 2017 UMFM Pledge T-Shirt
• $101.50 – UMFM’s Friends With Benefits Card, UMFM Earplugs, Stickers, UMFM Tote Bag, UMFM Beer Stein, your choice of UMFM Pledge T-Shirt or a UMFM Toque
• $150 – UMFM’s Friends With Benefits Card, UMFM Earplugs, Stickers, UMFM Tote Bag, UMFM Beer Stein, UMFM Pledge T-Shirt, UMFM Toque and 1 entry into our special Golden Ticket draws – there's 8 of them!
• $250 –  2 UMFM Friends With Benefits Cards, 2 sets of UMFM Earplugs, 2 UMFM Tote Bags, 2 UMFM Beer Steins, 2 UMFM Pledge T-Shirts, 2 UMFM Toques, a new UMFM Sweatshirt and entry into our special Golden Ticket draws – there’s 8 of them!

Ok, so there's a ton of info here, and I apologize for that, but we need to get it out on the internet. If you tune in tonight or in any of the coming weeks, you'll hear us talking about Pledge-O-Rama. If you have questions, make sure you reach out!

So now you might be saying, "Teebz, how can I listen to the show?" We suggest that you download the UMFM app on your phone or tablet. It's the easiest and most convenient way to listen to any of UMFM's great shows any time of the day, so go get it! Just follow this link on your iDevice or this link for your Android device and get the UMFM app! It's never been easier to tune into The Hockey Show or UMFM! Download the UMFM app today, and don't miss any of our great programming or shows!

If you prefer social media, we try to remain up-to-speed there as well! Email all show questions and comments - including Pledge-O-Rama questions - to hockeyshow@umfm.com! Tweet me anytime with questions you may have by hitting me up at @TeebzHBIC on Twitter. You can also post some stuff to Facebook if you use the "Like" feature, and I always have crazy stuff posted there that doesn't make it to the blog or show.

Tonight, Teebz and Beans talk the Jets crapping the bed, Jagr coming to Canada, McJesus walking on water, and other stuff only on The Hockey Show found on 101.5 UMFM and on the UMFM app!

October 5, 2017: Episode 263

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!