The Pipeline Show

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[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy begins the week with results from Friday night action in the CHL, USHL and NCAA plus the Listener Question of the Week and the guest list.

[15:54] - Commissioner Steven Cocker from the British Columbia Hockey League makes his first appearance on the program to talk about his league's evolution over the last 4-5 years.

[40:04] - Time to preview the Big Ten hockey conference with the help of Mike McMahon of College Hockey News.

[1:15:40] - Last but not least, Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is back to set the stage for Hockey East ahead of opening weekend in college hockey.

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[0:00] - The Season 21 intro for The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy has has some News and Notes, the Listener Question of the Week and the Guest List.

[14:20] - Brad Schlossman from the Grand Forks Herald helps preview the NCHC Conference for Division 1 Men's College Hockey and the 2025-26 season.

[51:21] - He's the voice of the Cape Breton Eagles and he's also our guide through a tour of the QMJHL; it's Patrick McNeil.

[1:20:56] - We'll preview the 2025-26 OHL season with the help of Brandon Caputo, the founder of the Armchair GM Sports Network and credentialed OHL Media broadcaster.

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[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy tees up the finale of the WHL Team Previews, has some news and notes, the Listener Question of the Week and the guest list.

[13:07] - Guest 1 - Edmonton Oil Kings GM Kirt Hill takes a deep dive on his 2025-26 roster, one that begins the new campaign 6th in the CHL national rankings. Can this team live up to those expectations?

[47:25] - The Kamloops Blazers are trending up once again and General Manager Shaun Clouston has lots of reasons for optimism this season and shares a number of them with us.

[1:21:01] - There is a buzz around the Regina Pats as the team turns the page and begins a new era of WHL hockey. GM Dale Derkatch is the club's new GM and offers his perspective on the team he oversees.

[1:44:25] - Are the Everett Silvertips the team to beat in the WHL? Solid netminding, terrific forward depth and the best defenceman his age on the planet would suggest YES. GM Mike Fraser takes us through his roster.

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[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy begins with thoughts on the reports that CHL team may not offer free passes to NCAA programs that want to scout and recruit players, then it's the Listener Question of the Week and the Guest List.

[18:02] - I'm not sure if any CHL team was affected more by the NCAA rule change than the Victoria Royals. General Manager Jake Heisinger previews this year's team and discusses navigating the new landscape of junior hockey moving forward.

[50:00] - In contrast to Victoria, the Saskatoon Blades lost very little from last spring and in fact, they've added to the roster that was in contention for a division title. GM Colin Priestner looks closer at his club and share insight on the team for Blades fans.

[1:25:36] - Plenty of changes in Calgary, some expected and some less so, and yet there are reasons to have a positive outlook this year if you are a fan of the Hitmen. General Manager Garry Davidson shares his thoughts on turning the page and starting a new era in Cowtown.

[1:50:51] - Lastly this week, the Spokane Chiefs made it to the finals last year and have a large number of returning players from that team. However, the few players who aren't back were significant pieces to the puzzle. Can the Chiefs realistic contend once again? General Manager Matt Bardsley says YES and tells us why. Also...Berkly Catton?

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[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy has a preseason WHL trade, some scores, the Listener Question of the Week and the guest list.

[16:52] - Mike Johnston is the General Manager of the Portland Winterhawks, a team that you can always count on to be entertaining and competitive. This year will be no different. A great look inside from an executive that has been around junior hockey for decades.

[44:31] - We stick in the U.S. Division for a deep dive on a real wild card club this year; the Wenatchee Wild. General Manager Bliss Littler introduces fans to a lot of new names as the club looks to take a new step forward in its 3rd WHL campaign.

[1:10:27] - The Kelowna Rockets are going to try and pull of a rarity; to go from last place to not just reach the playoffs, but to the top of the WHL standings. They aren't going to be happy with just qualifying for the Memorial Cup as hosts because they want to win it. A monumental task to say the least but Owner and General Manager Bruce Hamilton has a plan and shares some of it with us.

[1:39:25] - Closing out this episode this week is Chad Leslie, the GM of the Swift Current Broncos. The team is clearly embracing a youth movement but call it a retool and not a rebuild. Does it matter? Let's learn more about this talented but young roster.

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[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy has a brief intro segment with some player signings and commitments before getting to the guest list.

[9:48] - General Manager Peter Anholt previews the coming season as training camp is set to open. The roster has several veteran players back but overall, it's a bit of a youth movement in Lethbridge so what should fans expect from their team in 2025-26?

[38:01] - Can the defending east division champs not only repeat that success but take it even higher this year? GM Curtis Hunt believes so and takes a deep dive on his team's roster to explain why.

[1:02:51] - A new era begins in Penticton as the Vees assemble in camp ahead of the coming season in the Western Hockey League. GM and head coach Fred Harbinson introduces fans to their team and is asked if his two decades in the BCHL may be an advantage for the Vees in the new hockey landscape.

[1:33:21] - The new General Manager of the Vancouver Giants is a former WHL player as Hnat Domenichelli assumes the top job. Once a high scoring Kamloops Blazer, Hnat talks about returning to the league and then previews the Giants for Vancouver fans.

[1:53:54] - Finally this week, its the Seattle Thunderbirds under the microscope with the help of General Manager Bil La Forge.

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[0:00] - The Season 21 intro for The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - A quick intro this week with the Listener Discussion Topic, the name of a CHL player that went to the NCAA and has already returned north, sponsor mentions and then the guest list for a huge episode.

[11:42] - The General Manager of the Moose Jaw Warriors is Jason Ripplinger and he's here to preview his team ahead of camp. From champions in 2024 to last place in 2025, there is no where to go but up for Moose Jaw this year, but how high can they climb and who will lead them there?

[30:29] - The Brandon Wheat Kings finished 1 point away from a division title last year and expectations in Manitoba are that they can challenge again. But how will they after some key roster losses this summer? General Manager Marty Murray is here to tell fans about their team.

[55:39] - General Manager Bob Tory offers insight to the camp roster for the Tri-City Americans and reflects on how the junior/college hockey landscape has affected his team for the better and, for the short term, the worse.

[1:21:47] - For the last few seasons, the Prince George Cougars have been a top team in the BC Division and have played some of the best WHL hockey in team history. Can they keep in going as times change? Mark Lamb is the General Manager and is here to preview the 2025-26 season.

[1:53:13] - A massive week of #WHL team previews continues with Medicine Hat Associate Coach Joe Frazer. Much has been made of the players not coming back but don't expect the defending champs to go away any time soon.

[2:13:01] - Closing out this week's episode is a extremely candid Brent Sutter who previews his Red Deer Rebels roster and reflects on losing his captain less than a month before camp opens.

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[0:00] - The brand new intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy kicks off the 21st year of The Pipeline Show with some news and notes, a new feature and the guest list.

[18:50] - Gerry Johannson is the President and CEO of The Sports Corporation and joins me once again to reflect, almost a year later, on the ever-changing landscape of junior and college hockey in North America.

[45:25] - The QMJHL has returned to 'The Rock' as St. John's welcomes the Newfoundland Regiment. Head coach Gordie Dwyer joins Guy to discuss the excitement around the team, the roster on the ice and the transition from Bathurst for the franchise.

[1:06:54] - The one and only Jeff Marek from Daily Faceoff and 'The Sheet' makes a long awaited return to The Pipeline Show to discuss an array of topics ranging from rule changes we'd make to the new landscape for junior and college hockey.

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[0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - The season 20 finale episode of The Pipeline Show begins with some news and notes before getting to the guest list.

[10:38] - Guy Gadowsky is the head coach at Penn State and he joins me to discuss last season's trip to the Frozen Four, the returning players from that run, the incoming freshman class of CHL players like Gavin McKenna, Jackson Smith, Shea Van Olm and some transfer portal recruits like his son Mac Gadowsky.

[40:50] - Alan Millar is the new full-time General Manager of Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence overseeing the U17, U18 and U20 squads. We discuss the upcoming Summer Showcase and Hlinka Gretzky Cup events and look ahead to the 2026 WJC in December.

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[0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes including player signings and summer camp rosters plus the guest list for this week.

[20:51] - Dan Near, the Commissioner of the Western Hockey League, joins Guy for a 35-minute conversation of topics ranging from the 2025 and 2026 Memorial Cups, the additions of Penticton and Chilliwack, the exhibition games planned for Whitehorse, adding a 3rd import player and the changing landscape for junior hockey in North America.

[1:01:06] - The head coach of the University of Omaha Mavericks is Edmonton product Mike Gabinet who joins Guy to discuss a variety of topics including a recruitment strategy that he's implemented this summer that not many (if any) other NCAA teams have tackled that may pay off for his program this season.