The 4th Line WHL Cast

With a month in the books of the WHL season, Andy, Carl and Ryan are back with the latest in the WHL!

Prince Albert remains atop the Eastern division again/still. How are they doing it?

With the season underway, some trades have already happened, with Cole Fonstad off to Everett and Ryan Hughes off to Kamloops. What made them expendable?

The Central division features goals by Medicine Hat, depth by Edmonton and an injured Calgary squad that's still getting by. Where will the dust settle here?

The Vancouver Giants have a slow start and a problem of too many overaged players. Who will be the odd one out?

Meanwhile, youth is ruling in the US division.

Kirby Dach is currently not back with Saskatoon, but will he be returning soon?

All this and more on The 4th Line WHL Cast #16!

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On an all new episode Andy, Carl and Ryan bring the latest on what has been happening in the WHL.

It has officially been announced that the Kootenay Ice are moving to Winnipeg. What does this mean for the future of the franchise and the league as a whole?

Ryan checked out the Top Prospects game in Red Deer and was continually impressed by Brett Leason, to name just one.

NHL Central Scouting came out with their most recent rankings, which highlights just exactly how off their rankings can be. (ie. Dustin Wolf)

With the playoffs nearing, what teams should be watched? How much will the Cody Glass injury hurt the Winterhawks? Will addition by subtraction lead Seattle to the playoffs? Is Prince Albert built for the playoffs?

All this and more on The 4th Line WHL Cast #11!

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On an all new episode Andy, Carl and Ryan bring the latest on what has been happening in the WHL.

Andy spent time with Team USA ahead of the World Junior Championships. What does that team hold, and what does their success show about the future of college hockey in America?

Team Canada has a number of players from the WHL on their team for the tournament. What will the presence of such veterans mean for Canada?

The roster was announced for the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, with a number of WHL players being named to the team. With scouts wanting to see players such as Mads Sogaard, Taylor Gauthier and Matthew Robertson, to name a few. Tune in to the game on January 23rd!

The WHL Trade Deadline is almost here! What can be expected ahead of the deadline?

All this and more on The 4th Line WHL Cast #10!

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Andy, Carl and Ryan are back to look at the latest from the WHL!

Kelowna was named the host of the 2020 Memorial Cup. What impact will this have on the Rockets organization?

This far into the season, there are a number of undefeated teams (Prince Albert Raiders, Brandon Wheat Kings, Victoria Royals) and a collection of winless teams (Calgary Hitmen, Regina Pats, Swift Current Broncos). Which of these teams are most likely destined for a change of fortune?

With the Fortnite debate alive and well in the NHL, should WHL players be forced to give up video games on road trips? What kind of an impact does gaming have on a team?

All this and more on a brand new episode!

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With the WHL season almost upon us, Andy, Carl and Ryan are back to preview the Western conference! 

Will the Everett Silvertips miss exiting players or can they repeat as division winners, with Dustin Wolf and the team overcoming the likes of Spokane?

Will Cody Glass and Michael Rasmussen return to the Portland Winterhawks and Tri-City Americans, or will they lose out on the NHL prospects?

With the US Division as the stronger side last season, can the BC Division bounce back? And if so, which team will do it? Does it depend on Dylan Ferguson returning to the Kamloops Blazers? Can the Vancouver Giants use their depth to succeed?

We start to find out soon, as games start on September 21st!

More information about WHL Game Day Coach Series can be found here.

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Congratulations to the Swift Current Broncos on winning the WHL Championship! Andy, Carl and Ryan are back to review the WHL final between the Swift Current Broncos and the Everett Silvertips. What was it that Swift Current had that Everett didn't? (Aside from goals)

Swift Current joins host city Regina as two of the four Memorial Cup teams come from the WHL. What can the WHL teams expect to face in the Mem Cup and what are the chances that they can win?

The WHL Bantam Draft took place and a trend continues of players looking outside of the WHL for places to play. Why is this and should something be done to make the WHL more enticing?

As the WHL turns to the offseason, which coaches could be on the move to new jobs, and who could replace them?

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With the WHL Championship about to start Andy, Carl and Ryan are back with a preview! But first, Andy has good news about a scary situation that happened to him after game 6 in Tri-City. We're thankful that everyone is healing up after the accident!

The Everett Silvertips and Swift Current Broncos are ready for the WHL finals, but first we take a look at how they got there. Swift Current had tough matchups the first 2 rounds, facing Regina and Moose Jaw and each series going 7 games, while Everett won each of their first two series in 5 games.

In the third round, Carter Hart stumbled for Everett, while Swift Current used their depth to beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes, leading us to the finals.

With the obvious Carter Hart/Stuart Skinner matchup in net, which goaltender is likely to have the best series? Outside of the net, does Everett has what it takes to beat the depth of Swift Current?

The WHL Bantam Draft is this week. Outside of the great names being drafted, what else can be expected from the teams that loaded up on draft picks at the trade deadline. We'll all find out Thursday!

You can find Andy on Twitter at @AndyEide and Ryan at @RyanNPike.

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The WHL Playoffs are here, and Andy and Ryan are back joining Carl to preview them, including:

How big of an upset would it be if Prince Alberta bested Moose Jaw?

Swift Current vs Regina might be the closest matchup of the playoffs. Can Regina prepare for hosting the Memorial Cup with a victory?

The Medicine Hat Tigers have been great at home, but will it be enough to overcome the Brandon Wheat Kings?

The Central Division Pillow Fight featuring Lethbridge and Red Deer. Someone has to win, right?

Everett and Seattle renew their rivalry. Is this Everett's last chance to prove themselves?

The Tri-City Americans are finally healthy. Does this mean that they're ready to beat Kelowna?

Portland and Spokane will be a fast paced matchup, but who will be the victor?

Somehow, Victoria vs Vancouver is the first meeting of these two teams. Which team will come out on top?

Lastly, the guys pick their 1st round Most Valuable Player.

You can find Andy on Twitter at AndyEide and Ryan at RyanNPike.

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With the WHL trade deadline passed, Carl, Andy and Ryan are back to break down all the happenings of the incredibly busy week leading up to the deadline. The guys break down the trades that were, including:

Jesse Gabrielle to Regina

Jake Bean to Tri-City

Garrett Pilon and Ondrej Vala to Everett

Josh Anderson to Swift Current

Stuart Skinner to Swift Current

Cameron Hebig and Ryan Kubic to Regina

Dennis Cholowski to Portland

Kale Clague to Moose Jaw

Tanner Kaspick and Cameron MacDonald to Victoria

Who were the winners and losers of the trade deadline and what storylines are worth watching the rest of the way? Can Brandon maintain their place after making the moves at the deadline? Who will come out on top of the divisions, avoiding a tough playoff spot?
You can find Andy on Twitter at AndyEide and Ryan at RyanNPike.

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The debut episode of The 4th Line WHLCast is here! Andy Eide and Ryan Pike join Carl Landra as they dive into what has been happening in the WHL. 

As the season is already a few months old, it seemed fitting to use this opportunity to get up to speed on some of the surprises to start the season.

• As Andy is in the Seattle area he gives us the low down on Carter Hart's outstanding performance to start the season. 
• With the Regina Pats hosting the Memorial Cup this year, what steps will they take to do themselves proud in the Mem Cup tournament?
• Many of the current starting goalies aren't expected to be with their teams next year. What can teams do to solidify their goaltending into the future?

With World Junior Hockey Championship camp rosters announced we can start to look ahead to the tournament:

• Who could have been added to a camp roster and just missed out?
• What impact will the loss of key players like Carter Hart, Sam Steel, Cal Foote and more have on teams fighting to maintain their playoff footing?
• What are the differences between the tournament in Canada and the United States?
• What dual citizenship players will be suiting up for which country?

With Calgary already having made a big trade and another one likely coming shortly, what other teams could be looking to move out players? What team could be looking to add players? 

• Will the Calgary Hitmen and other young teams be able to ride the wave of young talent to a resurgence to end the season?
• How does having two WHL teams in the Memorial Cup impact the trade deadline?

You can find Andy on Twitter at AndyEide and Ryan at RyanNPike.

And now, off to The Smithsonian with this episode!

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