Ahead this week on AFITC, the Maple Leafs started strong with a win over the Stanley Cup Champion Penguins on the first leg of their road trip but then limped through Alberta with two lousy efforts. We’ll take through those three games to start the Redline Report followed by a look at six Leafs that will be representing their countries at the Olympics.

A spin through the Revolving Door updates the status of a newly injured Leaf and Quick Hits features news from the Winter Classic and Team Canada’s Olympic roster. On The Bubble bring the Junior Hockey Report with news on the St. Michael’s Buzzers and Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships. As usual the Gong Banger wraps with a Troubling Fact of the Week.

Rigamarole brings up the rear with a final look at the Winter Classic from Fenway Park in Boston. It’s the first show of 2010. Here’s too many more! Happy New Year everyone! Episode 5.16 starts now!

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