This week on The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf:

- The USHL Clark Cup final is set between Youngstown and Fargo. Game 1 takes place on Friday, so Sydney recaps last week's playoff action and the excitement that's about to come.

- More NCAA players signed pro contracts recently, including three by the Carolina Hurricanes and AHL-affiliate Charlotte Checkers. One of those signings is Skyler Brind'Amour of Quinnipiac, and you may know of his dad.

- More Minnesota State prospects flipped their commitment to other programs.

- The Calgary Flames have six players who played in the NCAA or USHL this season, including 2021 first-round pick Matt Coronato.

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