Name: Dennis Williams Sep30 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: September 30, 2022
Duration: 21 min 55 s
Description: Guest 4 - The always competitive Everett Silvertips are back in the mix again this year. GM Dennis Williams previews his team for 2022-23.

The Pipeline Show: September 30, 2022

First Segment - A quick intro segment to update league leaders in the WHL, QMJHL, USHL and NAHL plus the OHL and NCAA get started and more.

First Segment Sep30

Guest 1 - The 2023 Draft Spotlight segment begins the show this week and features the player everyone expects to be taken 1st overall; Connor Bedard of the Regina Pats.

Connor Bedard Sep30

Guest 3 - The Tri-City Americans are still building and growing towards being contenders as General Manager Bob Tory explains to fans.

Bob Tory Sep30

Guest 4 - The always competitive Everett Silvertips are back in the mix again this year. GM Dennis Williams previews his team for 2022-23.

Dennis Williams Sep30

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 18 of The Pipeline Show

[1:26] - A quick intro segment to update league leaders in the WHL, QMJHL, USHL and NAHL plus the OHL and NCAA get started and more. 

[13:25] - The 2023 Draft Spotlight segment begins the show this week and features the player everyone expects to be taken 1st overall; Connor Bedard of the Regina Pats.

[30:12] - Bill La Forge is the General Manager of the Seattle Thunderbirds who reached the WHL final last year but will try to win it all this time around. 

[48:03] - The Tri-City Americans are still building and growing towards being contenders as General Manager Bob Tory explains to fans.

[1:07:49] - The always competitive Everett Silvertips are back in the mix again this year. GM Dennis Williams previews his team for 2022-23.

[1:29:44] - You can never forget about the Portland Winterhawks. Their rebranding is now complete but the more things change, the more they stay the same. GM Mike Johnston is my guest.

[1:49:28] - Lastly in the spotlight, it's the Spokane Chiefs and their new General Manager, Matt Bardsley.

[2:08:15] - Guy closes out this week's episode and looks ahead to next week.

The Pipeline Show Sep30 2022

First Segment - 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. 

First Segment Sept 12 2025

Coming Down the Pipe...

[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?

The Pipeline Show Sept 12 2025

First Segment - 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. 

First Segment Sept 19 2025

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?

Kirt Hill Sept 19

Guest 2 - 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. 

Shaun Clouston Sept 19

Guest 3 - 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. 

Dale Derkatch Sept 19

Guest 4 - 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. 

Mike Fraser Sept 12

Coming Down the Pipe....

[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. 

The Pipeline Show Sept 19 2025

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Dennis Williams Sep30

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