Name: Duante_Abercrombie_May9 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: May 9, 2025
Duration: 32 min 47 s
Description: Guest 2 - The Tennessee State Tigers announced a while ago that they are intending on starting a division 1 men's college hockey team this coming fall. Are they still on track? Head coach Duanté Abercrombie is my guest to update everyone and discuss the process, what recruiting has been like and why all eyes are watching to see if they can pull this off.

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro from Season 20 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy sets up the week's episode but begins with a lengthy News and Notes segment covering the WHL Expansion Draft that saw the Penticton Vees begin to assemble their first WHL roster. Then it was the WHL Draft, the US Prospect Draft, a bunch of trades and updates from several leagues now into the final series. 

[26:08] - Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff recaps the World U18s and shares thoughts on Canada winning gold for the 2nd year in a row. Which players stood out in good ways and who left him wanting more? Lots of 2025 NHL Draft ramifications. 

[1:01:18] -  The Tennessee State Tigers announced a while ago that they are intending on starting a division 1 men's college hockey team this coming fall. Are they still on track? Head coach Duanté Abercrombie is my guest to update everyone and discuss the process, what recruiting has been like and why all eyes are watching to see if they can pull this off. 

The Pipeline Show: May 9, 2025

First Segment - Guy sets up the week's episode but begins with a lengthy News and Notes segment covering the WHL Expansion Draft that saw the Penticton Vees begin to assemble their first WHL roster. Then it was the WHL Draft, the US Prospect Draft, a bunch of trades and updates from several leagues now into the final series. 

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Guest 1 - Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff recaps the World U18s and shares thoughts on Canada winning gold for the 2nd year in a row. Which players stood out in good ways and who left him wanting more? Lots of 2025 NHL Draft ramifications. 

Steven_Ellis_May9

Guest 2 - The Tennessee State Tigers announced a while ago that they are intending on starting a division 1 men's college hockey team this coming fall. Are they still on track? Head coach Duanté Abercrombie is my guest to update everyone and discuss the process, what recruiting has been like and why all eyes are watching to see if they can pull this off. 

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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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