Name: Dan_Near_Jul18 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: July 18, 2025
Duration: 40 min 14 s
Description: Guest 1 - 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.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[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. 

The Pipeline Show: July 18, 2025

Guest 1 - 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. 

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First Segment - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes including player signings and summer camp rosters plus the guest list for this week. 

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Guest 2 - 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. 

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Coming Down the Pipe...

[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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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 4 - 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. 

Hnat Domenichelli 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

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