Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy has the headlines, News from the CHL, Friday night WHL results and updates from NCAA conference playoffs too. 

[15:40] - Edmonton Oil Kings keeper Parker Snell has an impressive resumé and now as a WHL rookie, he's twice been named the league's Goaltender of the Week. He's coming off of back-to-back shutouts from this past weekend - just one of the things we got to talk about during our 2026 Draft Spotlight conversation.

[48:31] - Arguably the #1 ranked center from the Class of 2026, Brantford Bulldogs forward Caleb Malhotra is having a terrific season with one of the top teams in the entire CHL. The OHL rookie reflects on his past, transition from the BCHL to the OHL and what may come next after the draft, potentially with Boston University.

[1:04:05] - Get ready for what may be the best player interview from the NHL Draft Class of 2026, it's Riley Boychuk of the Prince Albert Raiders. He might not be 6'3 and 215 lbs but this guy is going to force a team to draft him just by having a conversation. We cover a lot of ground and you're going to like it all.  

The Pipeline Show Mar 6 2026

Guest 1 - Ranked 101st in North America by NHL Central Scouting, 6'4 forward Caelan Joudrey is powering his way through the rest of the season with the Wenatchee Wild. The team is currently on the outside of the playoff picture but could Joudrey be on the radar for Hockey Canada's U18 squad? We discussed that, the NHL Draft and much more. 

Caelan Joudrey Mar 13

Guest 2 - Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Gio Pantelas steps into the Draft Spotlight to talk about his career this far, his thoughts on the upcoming NHL Draft, the WHL playoffs and much more. 

Gio Pantelas Mar 13

Guest 3 - Not only will Carson Carels be a 1st round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft but he might go inside the top 10. Possibly the top 5. He may even be the first player chosen from the WHL this season. He's having an outstanding season with the Prince George Cougars, he's represented Canada at the Hlinka and the U20 WJC, he's been in the WHL Top Prospects Game and repped the CHL against the US-NTDP. Time to shine the spotlight on him!

Carson Carels Mar 13

First Segment - Guy kicks of this week's episode with a recap of the Friday night action across the CHL and NCAA with playoff updates and the schedule for the rest of the weekend. 

First Segment Mar 13 2026

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The Season 21 intro for The Pipeline Show

[1:14] - Guy kicks of this week's episode with a recap of the Friday night action across the CHL and NCAA with playoff updates and the schedule for the rest of the weekend. 

[16:47] - Ranked 101st in North America by NHL Central Scouting, 6'4 forward Caelan Joudrey is powering his way through the rest of the season with the Wenatchee Wild. The team is currently on the outside of the playoff picture but could Joudrey be on the radar for Hockey Canada's U18 squad? We discussed that, the NHL Draft and much more. 

[38:35] - Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Gio Pantelas steps into the Draft Spotlight to talk about his career this far, his thoughts on the upcoming NHL Draft, the WHL playoffs and much more. 

[59:19] - Not only will Carson Carels be a 1st round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft but he might go inside the top 10. Possibly the top 5. He may even be the first player chosen from the WHL this season. He's having an outstanding season with the Prince George Cougars, he's represented Canada at the Hlinka and the U20 WJC, he's been in the WHL Top Prospects Game and repped the CHL against the US-NTDP. Time to shine the spotlight on him!

The Pipeline Show Mar 13

Guest 1 - Playoffs in the CHL are around the corner, time to grab a few more draft eligible players while we can. Here's Calgary Hitmen defenceman, and Denver recruit, Ben MacBeath in the 2026 Draft Spotlight.

Ben MacBeath Mar 20

Guest 2 - American defenceman Kyle Heger (ranked 67th in NA) hasn't been in the WHL for  long but knows the value in coming back for another season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes before he eventually joins Western Michigan. The Minnesota product talks about his path to the WHL, the trade from Medicine Hat and his thoughts on the NHL Draft. 
 

Kyle Heger Mar 20

Guest 1: Memorial Cup Coach Show - Acadie-Bathurst Titans head coach Mario Pouliot previews the tournament from the perspective of the QMJHL champions.

Mario Pouliot May16

Get to know the future superstars of the NHL long before they reach that stage. The Pipeline Show is the premier podcast covering Major Junior, the NCAA, Jr. A and international tournaments like the U20 and U18 WJC, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and more.