CJOB Sports Show with Christian Aumell

Dale and Heidi Jacobs chronicle their travels to watch a lot of ball games, and the resulting book, "100 Miles of Baseball." And University of Manitoba Bisons defensive line coach Shaquille Armstrong talks his job, community work, and being named an NFL fan of the year. 

Murat Ates of The Athletic calls in to talk all things Jets, including their most recent bout against the Leafs, Kyle Connor's defensive shortcummings, and the chance the club might try to upgrade their roster before the trade deadline.  And the Winnipeg ICE launch their season tomorrow inside a bubble. Defenseman Carson Lambos joins us to talk about his excitement to get back on "the ice." 

On International Women's Day, we chat with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, the CEO of Canadian Women and Sport, about where we are with women and the grand ole games. And the Manitoba Female Hockey League has officially cancelled its season. League President Brad Kirk calls in to chat about the tough decision. 

The Brier is underway in Calgary, so who do we think is going to win it all? That's an impossible question! We try to tackle it anyway with Winnipeg Sun sports editor Ted Wyman. Then, we head to the WHL's Regina bubble to catch up with Winnipeg ICE head coach James Patrick. Their season begins March 13!

Two Manitoba skips, Mike McEwan and Jason Gunnlaugson, were nice enough to take a few minutes out of lying in their hotel rooms to talk to us about the Brier in the bubble that starts on Saturday. They discuss having no fans in the stands and the chance there could be some rust after a year of not throwing many stones. 

Ken Wiebe comes on to talk about the ins and outs of the Winnipeg Jets, and what we might expect in their encore game against Montreal. 

The hockey world was semi-surprised by today's firing of Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien. Sportsnet's Eric Engels gives his take on the pink slip and the upcoming first bout between the Jets and the Habs. 

Murat Ates of The Athletic was just as impressed as the rest of you by Pierre-Luc Dubois' performance in the Jets' win last night. He and Christian discuss where we might see him in the lineup in the future. And Winnipeg race car driver Amber Balcaen explains her plans for 2021. 

It's a Scotties Tournament of Hearts like no other & we remember a somber anniversary in racing

Edmonton Oilers analyst Bob Stauffer calls in to talk about that scoring tsunami in last night's game and tomorrow's rematch. And Winnipeg Rifles coach Geordie Wilson on the financial struggles facing amateur football right now.

The Blue and Gold have brought a new long snapper on board for the upcoming season. Mike Benson calls in to talk about suiting up for his hometown club. Winnipeg ICE coach James Patrick breaks down the WHL's East division bubble plans. And Jets prospect Dylan Samberg is excited about starting his pro-career with the Manitoba Moose. 

Meet your newest Blue Bomber, Bryant Mitchell & catch up with the queen of curling, Kerri Einarson!

A duel taste of general managing. The Winnipeg Goldeyes GM Andrew Collier gives an update on the team's happenings in this sports restrained world, and Kyle Walters talks about what the Blue Bombers have planned for free agency. No surprise - it's not a lot. 

Veteran Sportscaster Tim Ryan calls in to help preview a Super Bowl like no other, and his thoughts on the CFL and Jim Nantz. And Sport Manitoba CEO Janet McMahon dishes on the importance of kids playing multiple sports.

There's no show February 4th because of Jets hockey on CJOB, BUT since our last show was so loaded we have a BONUS podcast for you! We're about two weeks away from the start of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in a bubble in Calgary, and Manitoba will have FIVE teams going, including two for the first time. That would be Mackenzie Zacharias and Beth Peterson, who you can hear on this edition of t...

Receiver Kenny Lawler is back with the Blue and Gold for another season after a breakout rookie campaign. He chats about coming back to the Peg and the club's chance to repeat as Grey Cup Champs.  And Leah Hextall gives her thoughts on the Jets season thus far, including an analysis of Blake Wheeler and the heat he's been taking. 

Jets radio analyst Jamie Thomas on The Jets facing Vancouver and a busy week ahead against Calgary. We also chat with Valour FC's third overall pick in today's USPORTS draft, Rayane Yesli (a super tall man who can relate to Christian's legroom woes)

Former Global News man Austin Siragusa is now spending his time reporting for MooseTV. He calls in to talk about some of the names to watch on the Jets farm club this season! And Valour FC is looking forward to the draft tomorrow. Coach Rob Gale updates us on how the team is coming together this year. 

Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe on the struggling top line, taxi squad and the highly potent North Division.

Pierre-Luc Dubois is set to suit up for the Winnipeg Jets, and maybe no one is more excited than his dad, Moose assistant coach Eric Dubois. And the Edmonton Football Team is suddenly coachless. The voice of the team, Morley Scott, calls in to give his take. 

Bob Irving on the life and legacy of Hank Aaron & Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League commissioner Levi Taylor has written a letter to the province to reconsider opening up sports for kids

Winnipeg Blue Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters calls in to talk about some of his latest player signings for the team, and what's still on the docket. And Team Canada Women's Hockey Team hopeful Kristen Campbell is at the development camp. 

They're back! We catch up with newly re-signed Bombers, runningback Andrew Harris and receiver Rasheed Bailey!

JetsTV's Mitchell Clinton on the roster leading up to the season beginning & checking in on linebacker, Kyrie Wilson, a newly re-signed Bomber!

The Winnipeg Jets won't release their opening day roster until Wednesday, so Christian and 680 CJOB Sports Director Kelly Moore can only speculate who will be on it. But they have a good idea. And Amanda Wilks, Sport Manitoba’s Events Specialist, calls in to talk about this year's coaching awards.