USA Hockey Magazine Podcast
Bob Schell, March 28, 2019
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This podcast features Bob Schell, chairman of the host committee for the Girls Tier II tournament in Amherst, N.Y., which runs Apr. 4-8. Schell discusses preparations for this year's tournament, the economic impact that hosting has on a community, how they plan to make the event special and a lifetime memory for its participants and much more in the latest episode of the USA Hockey Magazine Podcast.
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[0:00-0:31] Intro and introduction
[0:32-1:18] On how preparations are shaping up the final days before puck drop
[1:19-2:17] On if it gets easier to host with an abundance of prior experience
[2:18-4:40] On the volunteers lending their support to the tournament
[4:41-6:51] On the hosting committee's relationship with the Northwell Center at Amherst
[6:52-8:56] On the economic impact hosting a Nationals tournament has within the community
[8:57-10:18] On the "Banner Party" and any other special events to help capture the spirit of the event
[10:19-12:34] On why giving time to Nationals is worth the effort to put on a spectacular event
[12:35-13:12] Outro
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