Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show

[1:12] - Guy updates the winners of the Centennial Cup, the Clark Cup and the Robertson Cup plus who is left in the BCHL playoffs too.

[7:57] - The preview of the 2024 Memorial Cup begins with the host team and who better to tell us all about the ins and outs of the club than the man that calls every one of their games? It's broadcaster Dillon Clark.

[38:36] - The Western Hockey League will be represented in Saginaw by the Ed Chynoweth Cup winning Moose Jaw Warriors. Radio voice James Gallo offers his insight on the team that will look to bring the Memorial Cup back to the WHL.

[1:09:34] - The London Knights are returning to the Memorial Cup and, for many people, will probably be considered the favorites going in. A talented roster from head to toe, we get this preview from radio voice Mike Stubbs.

[1:37:56] - Last but not least, the champions from the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League are the Drummondville Voltigeurs. I asked TSN broadcaster Jon Abbott for his insight on the team after calling the QMJHL championship series and he provides an in-depth preview of the Volts.

The Pipeline Show May23 2024

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

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.