You Otter Know

We know it's feeling a bit frosty at work lately: The 2006 earnings forecast gives you the shivers; every time the new consultant scribbles in her notebook, you get a cold feeling in the pit of your stomach; and you've eaten lunch alone ever since your promised promotion was given to the new guy who transferred in from Paducah. The only way to warm up this situation is to cut out of work early and let the 2006 United Hockey League All-Star Classic set the ice on fire. Just head to the Family Arena (2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles; 636-896-4200 or www.familyarena.com), where the Missouri River Otters (www.riverotters.com) host the biggest names in the UHL. Tickets are $12 to $15 (at 314-534-1111 or www.metrotix.com), and you get access to both the 6 p.m. charity game that pits Blues alumni against a UHL Commissioner's team and the 7 p.m. All-Star Classic.
Wed., Jan. 25