The Pipeline Show

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[0:00] - The intro for the 19th season of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy has a couple of new items before getting into the rankings and standings of various leagues.

[14:27] - Perry Bergson from the Brandon Sun is back to discuss what his takeaways are from the first third of the WHL season. Which teams and players are performing as expected, who is exceeding and why are some faltering?

[35:00] - USHL beat writer Ryan Sikes from Flo Hockey takes a deep dive on the roster from USA Hockey in advance of next month's World Junior A Challenge being held in Nova Scotia.

[51:19] - The University of Maine Black Bears are relevant again for the first time in a number of years. How are they getting it done? That's the question and radio broadcaster Jon Shields has the answers.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy begins the episode with an explanation of why it's only a 2-guest edition of the program before getting into league standings.

[18:17] - Broadcaster Shawn Mullin looks back at the recent World U17 Hockey Championship and shares some thoughts on the coaching situation with the Swift Current Broncos.

[48:38] - Elaine Shircliff from Full Press Hockey Network brings us the latest from the American Hockey League - teams playing well and not so well, Kris Knoblauch's NHL promotion, Trey Fix-Wolansky, rookie scorers and top goalies.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The Pipeline Show's intro for Season 19

[1:12] - Guy discusses the recent coaching change in Victoria and looks at the scoring leaders from around prospect hockey.

[13:43] - Mike Farwell is the radio voice of the OHL's Kitchener Rangers who are one of the top teams in the Ontario Hockey League right now. And that's ahead of schedule. Mike explains.

[39:05] - Has the BCHL's decision to go independent led to any noticeable changes in the on-ice product? Brian Wiebe from BCHL Network shares his thoughts on that and more.

[1:01:13] - The Wisconsin Badgers are the talk of NCAA hockey right now and USCHO scribe Todd Milewski tells us why that is. Plus a broad look at the rest of the Big Ten conference.

[1:28:20] - Last but not least, a 2024 Draft Spotlight featuring a self-described "pesky" forward of the Calgary Hitmen named Carson Wetsch.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy starts the episode with thoughts on mandatory neck protection (good!) and decentralizing the NHL Draft (bad!) before touching on a couple of other items, the CHL Top 10 and the Top 20 in the NCAA.

[17:33] - One of the top teams in the AJHL right now are the Sherwood Park Crusaders. New head coach Brennan Menard joins Guy to talk about his team and his path to their bench.

[42:39] - He was the 1st player selected in the 2022 QMJHL Entry Draft and now 6'4, 225 lbs defenceman Tomas Lavoie is one of the top players from his league available for the 2024 NHL Draft. The Cape Breton Eagles rearguard is in the Draft Spotlight.

[1:00:06] - He was the 1st player selected in the 2022 QMJHL Entry Draft and now 6'4, 225 lbs defenceman Tomas Lavoie is one of the top players from his league available for the 2024 NHL Draft. The Cape Breton Eagles rearguard is in the Draft Spotlight.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The introduction for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a closer look at the recent Players to Watch list from NHL Central Scouting plus the CHL Top 10 and USCHO's Top 20 for NCAA.

[18:04] -Portland Winterhawks forward Diego Buttazzoni has been listed by NHL Central Scouting with a "C" rating despite being one of the top scorers on the WHL's top team.

[38:41] -He's the #2 ranked player by most NHL Draft publications out there so Team USA's Cole Eiserman was obviously high on the list of players to have guest in the Draft Spotlight.

[55:06] - The Managing Editor of College Hockey News joins Guy to discuss early season impressions now that the NCAA schedule is a couple of weeks in.

[1:25:10] - Sam Cosentino is a veteran broadcaster with a passion for junior hockey and the NHL Draft. He released his first rankings at Sportsnet for the 2024 event and we discussed some aspects of his top 32 here.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy begins the week with an update on standings and scoring leaders in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, NAHL and NCAA top 20 too.

[20:09] - We get an update of what's been happening in the first few weeks of the USHL schedule from The Rink Live beat reporter Jordan McAlpine.

[44:41] -The 2024 NHL Draft will feature a number of high caliber blueliners for teams to consider. Henry Mews of the Ottawa 67s will be right near the top of that list.

[1:06:12] - The defending WHL champion Seattle thunderbirds have only played 5 games so far this season. They are about to more than double that over the next 9 days. T-Birds defenceman, and Colorado Avalanche prospect, Jeremy Hanzel joins me to discuss.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy begins the episode with updates from the QMJHL, OHL, WHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA

[16:26] - He's one of the hosts behind The Dog Pound Podcast and he covers the OHL with a specific attention on the Niagara IceDogs. He's Brandon Caputo and he updates us on the early play in the OHL.

[34:55] - The ECAC conference of college hockey currently boasts the defending national champions but what else? Josh Seguin from College Hockey News offers up this conference preview.

[56:35] - Our final NCAA conference preview has us following the lead of Anthony Travaglia, writer for College Hockey News, as he shares his thoughts on the Atlantic Hockey Conference.

[1:20:18] - The Western Hockey League is one of many junior/pro leagues in North America that is teaming up for a new initiative called The Respect Hockey Culture Center. What is it and how did it come together? Stacey Meyer from the WHL explains.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy begins the episode with news and notes from around the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NAHL before getting to the guest list.

[16:36] - The first edition of the Draft Spotlight segment ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft features the 1st round talent and forward of the Prince Albert Raiders, Ryder Ritchie.

[36:17] - The Hockey East Conference Preview is up next with the help of USCHO scribe Jimmy Connelly.

[1:14:02] - The Big Ten conference is going to be very competitive once again according to Paula Weston from USCHO in this preview.

[1:48:59] - Former NHLer Shawn Belle is now 50% of Hello Hockey heard Saturdays on Edmonton Sports Talk and he was the first to break the details of the Kevin Constantine scandal in Wenatchee. Here he provides details.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy begins the episode with News and Notes, unfortunately some ugly headlines around prospect hockey.

[16:50] - Mario Pouliot is a highly successful coach from the QMJHL who moved to the AJHL's Bonnyville Pontiacs last year and has signed a 2-year extension. We get the details on why he came west, how he feels about his team and a lot more.

[42:12] - How about a 2023-24 season preview of the United States Hockey League? Ryan Sikes is covering the league for Flo Hockey and he is our guide in this segment to know who the players and teams are to watch for this season.

[1:03:41] - NCAA Conference previews continue this week with a deep dive into the CCHA with the help of Jack Hittinger of USCHO.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - Season 19 intro

[1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a look at the WHL transactions as the season nears. the updates from the AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and an ugly story from the NCAA.

[19:55] - The new commissioner of the QMJHL is Mario Cecchini and we set the stage for the league. Highlights for the coming campaign, fighting, hazing, expansion to the United States - lots to talk about.

[45:42] - Brock Otten from McKeens provides the details to help preview the Ontario Hockey League season. Which teams and players should we expect big things from this year and what about those 2024 eligible prospects?

[1:08:55] - Time to get prepped for the upcoming NCAA season beginning with a look at the NCHC conference. Brad Schlossman from the Grand Forks Herald and The Rink Live is our guide.

[1:45:34] - Perry Bergson from the Brandon Sun joins Guy for a prediction filled look at the WHL's Eastern Conference. Who sits on top of the conference and who misses the playoffs this year?