On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- A rundown of results from the first round of the 2023 WHL playoffs, including check-ins on Adam's predictions

- Previews and predictions for all four series in Round 2

- An OT series-clincher for our WHL game of the week

- A winger, a center and a goalie as our three stars of the week

- The Seattle Kraken are our NHL team of the week, with one draft prospect in the WHL and a strong representation of WHL alums in their system at the AHL and NHL levels.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, our final look at his WHL playoff performance, as he fought valiantly to get his underdog Regina Pats to Game 7 before falling to the Saskatoon Blades. Will he become the latest draft-eligible star to suit up for his country at the upcoming World Championship in May?

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- Headlines, including four suspended players returning to the Moose Jaw Warriors, Zach Benson's ongoing tenure on the injured list with Winnipeg and the announcement of the four divisional nominees for the annual WHL Business Award.

- Early trends in the first round of the WHL playoffs.

- A double-overtime thriller for our game of the week.

- Our three stars of the week, all with important contributions to their teams' early playoff success.

- The San Jose Sharks are our NHL team of the week, with a couple of drafted prospects currently in the 'Dub' and many more on their big club and at the AHL level.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, a look at another incredible performance from Bedard as his underdog Regina Pats stole the first two games of their playoff series against the favored Saskatoon Blades.

- How the top performers in the WHL playoffs so far compare with their peers in the OHL and the QMJHL.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- A look at how the WHL's rising goal-scoring trend this season mirrors the NHL.

- Our three stars of the week, including an eight-point outing for this week's first star.

- Who's in and who's out, with the WHL playoffs set to begin Friday.

- The Prince Albert Raiders are sitting pretty after the WHL draft lottery.

- Our 2023 WHL playoffs preview, with predictions for all eight matchups and a player to watch from all 16 teams.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, a look back at Bedard's phenomenal regular season and how it stacks up against some of hockey's other top draft-eligible players from across the CHL over the decades, as well as how he and his Regina Pats match up against the Saskatoon Blades in Round 1.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- An update on the standings and the playoff race as we head into the final weekend of the WHL regular season, and a number retirement in Portland.

- Our three stars of the week, including an eight-point outing for this week's first star.

- A pair of WHL import players who have made some noise in their first WHL seasons.

- The Los Angeles are our NHL team of the week, with some notable WHL alumni in their system including current coach Todd McLellan, and some other prominent 'Dub' players in their history.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, a huge week for the projected No. 1 NHL draft pick, who has two regular-season games remaining to see if he can hit 150 points in just 57 games played.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- An update on the discipline handed down to the Moose Jaw Warriors team following an incident in Edmonton in mid-February, and notes on two injuries which could be significant.

- Our three stars of the week, including a comeback tale out of Red Deer.

- Two under-the-radar players who lead their teams in scoring are featured in this week's player spotlight.

- The Edmonton Oilers are our NHL team of the week and have two prospects currently on WHL rosters as well as James Hamblin, Tyler Benson and Noah Philp with the AHL Bakersfield Condors.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, a quiet week from the projected first-overall draft pick, whose extremely busy schedule this season might be catching up with him. And there's no rest in his immediate future, as the Regina Pats play four games over the next seven days.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- An update on the WHL playoff race, and WHL prospect Chloe Primerano stars for Team B.C. in the female Canada Winter Games hockey tournament.

- This week's three stars of the week include a pair of defensemen and a goalie who stood tall against Connor Bedard.

- In our player profile, two undrafted WHL players sign free-agent contracts with NHL clubs.

- The Calgary Flames are our NHL team of the week. WHL prospects in the Calgary system include Connor Zary, Matthew Phillips and Dustin Wolf at the AHL level, along with Lucas Ciona, Cole Jordan and Parker Bell still in the 'Dub.'

- In our Connor Bedard watch, the projected first-overall pick put up nine points in two games to leapfrog Connor McDavid's point total from his draft year. How far will he go before the end of the year?

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- Updates on playoff races and Dub players changing affiliations at the NHL trade deadline in the WHL Headlines.

- Big scorers from two of the league's top teams and a repeat entry who could not be denied in our three stars of the week.

- This week's player profile features five WHL-affiliated players who made a name for themselves at the recent Canada Winter Games.

- The Anaheim Ducks are our NHL team of the week. WHL prospects in the Anaheim system include Olen Zellweger, Sean Tschigerl, Gage Alexander, Benjamin King and Connor Hvidston.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, the projected first-overall pick is six points away from tying Connor McDavid's point total from his draft year in two fewer games. Can he meet or beat McDavid's 120 points in 47 games this weekend?

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:

- Top draft prospects Andrew Cristall and Samuel Honzek return from significant injuries, and we've got a 15-year-old 'Dub' star tearing up the Canada Winter Games in WHL Headlines.

- We've got a surging goalie and two sharp scorers in the spotlight in the three stars of the week.

- Our player profile features Grayden Siepmann and Borya Valis, who were both passed over in the 2022 draft but could find themselves in the mix in Nashville this June.

- The Toronto Maple Leafs are our NHL team of the week. WHL prospects in the Lightning system include Brandon Lisowsky, Fraser Minten and Josh Pillar, whose rights were just acquired as part of the Ryan O'Reilly trade.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, Bedard hit 100 points in the WHL on the same night Connor McDavid did it in the NHL. We do the math on how Bedard's totals to date stack up against McDavid's draft year.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and new co-host Adam Kierszenblat:

- Suspensions in Moose Jaw and an award for Kelly McCrimmon in WHL headlines.

- A trio of under-the-radar scorers earn the spotlight in the three stars of the week.

- Our player profile features Jake Poole and Jackson Berezowski, two undrafted players who are set to become free agents at the end of this season.

- The Tampa Bay Lightning are the NHL team of the week. WHL prospects in the Lightning system include Niko Huuhtanen, Gage Goncalves, Jack Finley and Jaydon Dureau.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, the projected first-overall draft pick puts up another five-point night and is now on the verge of surpassing his goal and point totals from last season, with more than a month left in the season.

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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Lizz Child:

- Scott Ratzlaff, Reily Heidt and Kalan Lind were among the standouts from the WHL at this week's Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

- Two goalies and a high-scoring forward factor into the Three Stars Of The Week.

- The Ottawa Senators are the NHL Team of the Week. Top prospects from the WHL include Zack Ostapchuk and Carson Latimer, while 2020 first-rounder Ridly Greig picked up an assist in his NHL debut with the Senators on Jan. 25.

- In our Connor Bedard Watch, the NHL's top prospect surprises everyone by going pointless in the Top Prospects Game in his hometown, reunited with a large group of B.C. players that he grew up playing with and against.

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