Name: Kirt_Hill_Apr11 by The Pipeline Show in The Pipeline Show: April 11, 2025
Duration: 27 min 20 s
Description: Guest 3 - Kirt Hill is the General Manager of the Edmonton Oil Kings. He's here at the end of a tough week that saw his team defeated in the opening round of the WHL playoffs and then lose the WHL draft lottery as well. A 'State of the Union' with the GM.

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:12] - First Segment - Guy begins the episode with playoff updates from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four. 

[11:33] - James Gallo is the radio voice of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Thoughts on the results of the opening round of the WHL playoffs and discussion + predictions for round 2 and beyond. 

[46:28] - Skilled forward Conrad Fondrk from the US-NTDP's U18 squad discusses his two years with the program, his injury plagued season, thoughts on the upcoming NHL draft, Boston University and a lot more.  

[1:12:36] - Kirt Hill is the General Manager of the Edmonton Oil Kings. He's here at the end of a tough week that saw his team defeated in the opening round of the WHL playoffs and then lose the WHL draft lottery as well. A 'State of the Union' with the GM.

[1:39:57] - College Hockey analyst Dave Starman previews the 2025 NCAA Men's Frozen Four with insight on Denver VS Western Michigan as well as Boston University VS Penn State. 

The Pipeline Show: April 11, 2025

Guest 1 - James Gallo is the radio voice of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Thoughts on the results of the opening round of the WHL playoffs and discussion + predictions for round 2 and beyond. 

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Guest 2 - The skilled forward from the US-NTDP's U18 squad discusses his two years with the program, his injury plagued season, thoughts on the upcoming NHL draft, Boston University and a lot more.  

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Guest 3 - Kirt Hill is the General Manager of the Edmonton Oil Kings. He's here at the end of a tough week that saw his team defeated in the opening round of the WHL playoffs and then lose the WHL draft lottery as well. A 'State of the Union' with the GM.

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First Segment - Guy begins the episode with playoff updates from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four. 

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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?

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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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