Name: Alexandre Blais Apr19 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: April 19, 2024
Duration: 17 min 42 s
Description: Guest 2 - The Draft Spotlight segment this week features the top scorer among NHL Draft eligible players from the QMJHL; forward Alexandre Blais of the Rimouski Oceanic.

The Pipeline Show: April 19, 2024

Guest 1 - Hockey Canada announced an initial 19-man roster this week for the upcoming Men's World U18 tournament. 6 more guys will be added over the next week. Head scout Byron Bonora joined me to talk about the process.

Byron Bonora Apr19

Guest 2 - The Draft Spotlight segment this week features the top scorer among NHL Draft eligible players from the QMJHL; forward Alexandre Blais of the Rimouski Oceanic.

Alexandre Blais Apr19

First Segment - The episode begins with playoff updates from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NAHL. Then some player signings of note and the guest list.

First Segment Apr19

Guest 3 - College Hockey News senior writer Mike McMahon weighs in on last week's Frozen Four, all of the player signings since then, how NIL is impacting college hockey, the transfer portal and is in a matter of time before CHL players are allowed to play in the NCAA?

Mike McMahon Apr19

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

[1:12] - The episode begins with playoff updates from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NAHL. Then some player signings of note and the guest list. 

[14:45] - Hockey Canada announced an initial 19-man roster this week for the upcoming Men's World U18 tournament. 6 more guys will be added over the next week. Head scout Byron Bonora joined me to talk about the process.

[29:35] - The Draft Spotlight segment this week features the top scorer among NHL Draft eligible players from the QMJHL; forward Alexandre Blais of the Rimouski Oceanic.

[47:17] - College Hockey News senior writer Mike McMahon weighs in on last week's Frozen Four, all of the player signings since then, how NIL is impacting college hockey, the transfer portal and is in a matter of time before CHL players are allowed to play in the NCAA?

[1:26:01] - The USHL is already into round 2 even though the regular season ended a week ago. Ryan Sikes from Flo Hockey tells us what's happened so far and what to expect from this point on.

The Pipeline Show APR19 2024

Guest 3 - 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. 

Brandon Caputo Sept 26

Coming Down the Pipe...

[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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Guest 1 - 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. 

Steven Cocker Oct 3

First Segment - 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. 

First Segment Oct 3 2025

Guest 2 - Time to preview the Big Ten hockey conference with the help of Mike McMahon of College Hockey News. 

Mike McMahon Oct 3

Guest 3 - Last but not least, Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is back to set the stage for Hockey East ahead of opening weekend in college hockey. 

Jimmy Connelly Oct 3

Coming Down the Pipe...

[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. 

The Pipeline Show Oct 3 2025

Get to know the future superstars of the NHL long before they reach that stage. The Pipeline Show is the premier podcast covering Major Junior, the NCAA, Jr. A and international tournaments like the U20 and U18 WJC, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and more.

Alexandre Blais Apr19

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