It's the most wonderful time of the OHL year -- the playoffs! Farwell and Dan break down the early returns with an emphasis on Erie. Or is that Saginaw? Either way, that series is surprising. Plus, the Petes will pick first in the draft for the first time in franchise history, which will only add to an already deep roster of first rounders from the past two drafts. But the guys have some ideas for improvement when it comes to the OHL draft, including taking a lead from the WHL. And with the playoffs underway and the games meaning more than ever, it's time to put officiating under the microscope. Share your thoughts anytime at [email protected].

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We can't let the last episode of the regular season go by without sticking our necks out. Like, way out. So, along with the playoff predictions you'd expect as the post-season begins, the guys are also handing out the hardware for OHL Coach of the Year and the league's Most Outstanding Player. Plus, there's the small matter of the NHL's new CBA and how that will impact the CHL. While the OHL's expansion plans appear to be on the backburner until 2026, another league decided to not wait for the NHL's guidance and has already added a team (with another on the horizon). And as we end the regular season, we've got one more league-wide Wraparound and one final pair of Prospects of the Week. Don't forget, we'll be right there with you through the playoffs!

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The OHL has launched another third-party investigation into the culture around the Niagara IceDogs and that's leading to questions. Lots of questions. The big one is whether current owner Darren DeDobbelaer should be forced to sell. Whatever the outcome of the investigation, the league is left in a tight spot. Meantime, in Oshawa, the Gens show how serious they are about winning this year as they bring in a new coach with a championship pedigree. But it's more than the late-season nature of the coaching addition that's caught the attention of Farwell and Dan. Plus, the guys have your Wraparound, they discuss the importance of the in-arena experience, and they make the case for the creation of a "True Rookie" class in the OHL.

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The OHL head office has been busy, setting the bar for an impaired driving offense while also ruling on the Rumble at the EIA. Plus, Dale Hunter reaches 1000 wins, Nick Lardis notches Number 70, and your weekly Wraparound finds some teams that Dan and Farwell wouldn't want to face in the first round.

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As OHL expansion seems inevitable, Farwell and Dan break down a listener's proposal for a future junior hockey model. It's hard to say exactly what this league will look like in a decade, but we know for sure that the NCAA rule change has made waves and there's little doubt the OHL will look different in the years ahead. Are you ready for some change?

Plus, the weekly Wraparound recognizes a night to remember for a Niagara netminder and some big points in Windsor and Saginaw. And thanks to the Otters and Petes, we picked the perfect week to remember some wild games from a bygone era.

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Just when you thought there couldn't be another twist in the OHL's expansion plans, the NHL enters the picture with reports of preliminary talks between the two leagues that could create "a new approach to North American junior hockey," including guiding the growth and future expansion of a bigger league. Plus, the story of two teams headed in opposite directions as the playoffs approach and while one might be headed for an early post-season exit, the other gives us hope for a tantalizing match-up in the second round. Farwell and Dan also have your weekly Wraparound, and they definitely want some of what Nick Lardis is having right now.

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This is THE OHL Podcast, so it might seem odd that we're talking about the WHL. But it makes sense when you consider both leagues are under the CHL umbrella, right? And this news from The Dub is REALLY interesting, with too many parallels to OHL expansion for the guys to ignore. Plus, why the story of Cam Allen being charged with impaired driving has implications well beyond junior hockey. And for some reason, Dan and Farwell want more overtime. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all that while also getting your weekly Wraparound and some news from Erie that you, er, Otter know.

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It's time for a reset. A reminder. A mission statement. Now more than three years and more than 500 episodes into this podcast, it has evolved into a place where OHL fans can engage, interact, and grow their interest in the league. In order to do that, though, we need the access to the people involved in the game. We've always had that, until we didn't. And when that access changed this week, Farwell took it personally. So, brace yourself for a no-holds-barred response to the London Knights going against league policy and barring media access to their team before a game. You'll get some in-depth insight into broadcasting, owning mistakes, how Farwell feels about arriving at this place with an OHL team, and his hopes for moving forward. Can you handle the truth?

Our weekly Wraparound is chock full of interesting info about every team, we'll talk about those annoying homers, and there's a team hoping to negotiate a contract extension with its coach. Plus, our Prospects of the Week! So, basically, everything you'd expect from your premiere source for OHL information.

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Details are scarce but, as expected, the Erie Otters have parted ways with head coach Stan Butler. The decision comes after the team conducted an internal investigation, but both Dan and Farwell feel a little more information is required. Feel free to weigh in on the discussion at [email protected]. You'll also get your Wraparound this week with a new definition that answers the question, "what's better than a hat trick?" And in case you hadn't already noticed, there's a team in the Eastern Conference that's found its way after a brutally tough start.

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When the guys heard that the OHL was considering expansion in Niagara Falls, they assumed Ontario with its rich history of the Thunder and Flyers franchises. But the league is looking south of the border and making good on its pledge to expand "aggressively." There's also the story of "The Streak" and video that casts doubt on whether or not it continued last week. Plus, Jon Morosi joins the pod to talk USA Hockey and the guys are watching every team with The Wraparound.

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