The Sked Ahead

The board to the left is what Mellisa Caruso stares at every year as she tries to make the AHL schedule work. Imagine trying to make sure every game is played on that board for all 31 AHL teams while dealing with arena schedules and league-planned events and everything else that goes on in a professional hockey league. My head would spin, but HBIC is dealing with its own scheduling quirks this week as there's a pile of stuff happening. Let's get to it.

The 2024 Female World Sport School Challenge begins on Thursday, Janaury 25 at 12pm CT with the Rink Hockey Academy squaring off against the Winnipeg Ice. I'll be calling the majority of games assuming my voice holds up over on the UMFM Second Stream all tournament long, so tune in using the link above or head over to the Female World Sport School Challenge page for the link there! If you're wondering if your favorite team is going to have a radio call, here's the UMFM broadcast schedule for the tournament. Click to enlarge!

Some may be asking about The Hockey Show since we'll be live on the radio during its normal broadcast time on Thursday, but Jason and I have made arrangements and will have new episode that we've pre-recorded for Thursday night. If you're not listening to the tournament action, The Hockey Show will still be on UMFM as normal. Yes, we're dedicated to our craft.

The Rundown may be delayed this week due to the 2024 Female World Sport School Challenge Gold Medal Game happening Sunday morning at 10am CT. Normally, I'm working on stories and recaps at that time, but that won't happen if I'm watching and calling a hockey game. For those who read The Rundown every Sunday, it will be moved to Monday when I've had time to review games and catch up on the action I missed. I know - I've ruined your Sunday!

If you're in the Winnipeg area or region, your Friday night should already be booked. If it's not, you now have plans that night!

Come down to the Hockey For All Centre to see the Eastman Selects and the St. Mary's Academy Flames battle in the 2024 Female World Sport School Challenge Banner Game! Minor hockey players coming down in their team jerseys get free admission, and any parent or guardian will get in free as well! How awesome is that deal? Come watch these two great Winnipeg-based female U18 teams put on a show (for free!) on Friday, January 26 at the Hockey For All Centre!

Clearly, it's a busy week for me, the blog, the radio show, and the broadcasts we're doing at the 2024 Female World Sport School Challenge, but this is the kind of action of which I enjoy being a part so I'm excited for the fun! If you're coming down to the tournament, drop by the PCL Arena and give us a wave as we're in behind the penalty box. Visitors are certainly welcome to come and say hi as long as we're not in the middle of a broadcast! See you at the rink!

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!