Name: Bil La Forge Aug 29 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: August 29, 2025
Duration: 21 min 10 s
Description: Guest 5 - Finally this week, its the Seattle Thunderbirds under the microscope with the help of General Manager Bil La Forge.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[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.

The Pipeline Show: August 29, 2025

Guest 1 - 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?

Peter Anholt Aug 29

Guest 2 - 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. 

Curtis Hunt Aug 29

Guest 3 - 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. 

Fred Harbinson Aug 29

Guest 5 - Finally this week, its the Seattle Thunderbirds under the microscope with the help of General Manager Bil La Forge. 

Bil La Forge Aug 29

Coming Down the Pipe...

[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. 

The Pipeline Show Aug 29

First Segment - Guy has a brief intro segment with some player signings and commitments before getting to the guest list. 

First Segment Aug 29 2025

Guest 3 - The first edition of the Draft Spotlight segment for Season 21 features the current leading scorer in the OHL, Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit. The rookie is off to a great start and is a notable player for the 2026 NHL Draft. 

Nikita Klepov Oct 10

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:15] - Guy begins the program this week with some News and Notes, a thought provoking tweet from a listener, the Question of the Week and the guest list. 

[17:15] - Colton Davies is a reporter in Kamloops covering the Blazers and also works for Daily Faceoff and is one of the hosts of the Gameday Tarps podcast. We're back to talking about the Western Hockey League this week and some of the early stories that have developed. 

[51:07] - Sean Hogan is the Executive Director of College Hockey Inc and he's also part of the first ever US College Selects, a team of NCAA players who will compete in the Spengler Cup this Christmas. Lots to talk about in this segment. 

[1:09:18] - The first edition of the Draft Spotlight segment for Season 21 features the current leading scorer in the OHL, Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit. The rookie is off to a great start and is a notable player for the 2026 NHL Draft. 

The Pipeline Show Oct 10 2025

Guest 1 - Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders is in the Draft Spotlight segment this week to talk about his path to the WHL, the upcoming NHL Draft, playing for Canada and a lot more. 

Daxon Rudolph Oct 17

First Segment - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes, goaltending leaders across the CHL,USHL and NCAA, the NCAA top 20 and more. 

First Segment Oct 17 2025

Guest 2 - The Charlottetown Islanders have begun the 2025-26 season extremely well. To tell us how they are getting it done, broadcaster George Matthews joins Guy. He's also the original radio voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets so we were able to reminisce about that experience a little too. 

George Matthews Oct 17

Guest 3 - This week's episode concludes with a look ahead to the 2026 NHL Draft and a handful of players that you need to know about. Brock Otten is the Director of Scouting for McKeen's Hockey and he's here to tell us about Ethan Belchetz, Chase Reid, Oliver Suvanto, Carson Carels and Tynan Lawrence. 

Brock Otten Oct 17

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:14] - First Segment - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes, goaltending leaders across the CHL,USHL and NCAA, the NCAA top 20 and more. 

[16:03] - Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders is in the Draft Spotlight segment this week to talk about his path to the WHL, the upcoming NHL Draft, playing for Canada and a lot more. 

[32:39] - The Charlottetown Islanders have begun the 2025-26 season extremely well. To tell us how they are getting it done, broadcaster George Matthews joins Guy. He's also the original radio voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets so we were able to reminisce about that experience a little too. 

[57:19] - This week's episode concludes with a look ahead to the 2026 NHL Draft and a handful of players that you need to know about. Brock Otten is the Director of Scouting for McKeen's Hockey and he's here to tell us about Ethan Belchetz, Chase Reid, Oliver Suvanto, Carson Carels and Tynan Lawrence. 

The Pipeline Show Oct 17 2025

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