Name: Kirt Hill Sep23 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: September 23, 2022
Duration: 20 min 10 s
Description: Guest 3 - The Edmonton Oil Kings begin the defence of their WHL title but hardly look like the team they were a year ago. GM Kirt Hill talks about the new roster and more.

The Pipeline Show: September 23, 2022

First Segment - Guy begins the show with a bunch of news and notes as the WHL, QMJHL, BCHL and USHL all begin their regular seasons and more.

First Segment Sep23 2022

Guest 1 - The WHL Central Division preview begins with a look at the Swift Current Broncos with the help of head coach Devan Praught.

Devan Praught Sep23

Guest 2 - Peter Anholt is the general manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes and he's our guide to the team heading into the season.

Peter Anholt Sep23

Guest 3 - The Edmonton Oil Kings begin the defence of their WHL title but hardly look like the team they were a year ago. GM Kirt Hill talks about the new roster and more.

Kirt Hill Sep23

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:26] - Guy begins the show with a bunch of news and notes as the WHL, QMJHL, BCHL and USHL all begin their regular seasons and more.

[12:03] - The WHL Central Division preview begins with a look at the Swift Current Broncos with the help of head coach Devan Praught.

[32:59] - Peter Anholt is the general manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes and he's our guide to the team heading into the season. 

[50:52] - The Edmonton Oil Kings begin the defence of their WHL title but hardly look like the team they were a year ago. GM Kirt Hill talks about the new roster and more. 

[1:11:04] - The next stop on our tour through the Central division is Calgary with the GM of the Hitmen, Jeff Chynoweth.

[1:27:30] - The Medicine Hat Tigers finished dead last a season ago so what will head coach and GM Willie Desjardins expect from his team this year?

[1:43:17] - Last but not least, the Red Deer Rebels might be the odds on favourite for the division crown. Steve Konowalchuk is the head coach and my guest to talk about the team.

[1:59:40] - Preview of what's to come next week as Guy closes out the episode.

The Pipeline Show Sep 23 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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Kirt Hill Sep23

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