The Pipeline Show: Season 18

Coming Down the Pipe...

[0:00] - It's the premiere of The Pipeline Show: Season 18 with a brand new intro.

[1:26] - Guy begins the new season with News and Notes plus the first guest list of the year.

[16:26] - Paula Weston from USCHO has the details of the firing of Mel Pearson and what the fallout has been so far for the University of Michigan plus more Big Ten stories.

[45:16] - Derek Neumeier from FC Hockey shares his scouting perspective on the recent 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with an eye on the 2023 Draft eligible players that were on display.

[1:08:23] - The 2023 Draft Spotlight gets turned on to feature a potential 1st round pick in the next NHL Draft. His name is Matthew Wood and he's a forward with the Victoria Grizzlies who will play for the UConn Huskies...but when?

[1:27:42] - Andrew Peard was the radio voice of TSN's coverage of the 2022 World Junior Championship and he provides a recap of Canada's gold medal performance and more.

[1:55:09] - Guy wraps up episode 1 of Season 18 and looks ahead to the next couple of weeks.

The Pipeline Show Aug23 2022

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1;26] - Guy begins the episode with some quick news and notes before getting to the guest list for the 2022-23 WHL B.C. Division preview. 

[11:40] - The Victoria Royals are up first with General Manager and head coach Dan Price sharing his thoughts on his team as camp begins.

[32:24] - Next team to preview are the Prince George Cougars with help from General Manager and head coach Mark Lamb.

[47:55] - The General Manager of the Vancouver Giants is Barclay Parneta and he is the guest in this segment to preview the team ahead of the coming season.

[1:06:26] - The Kelowna Rockets are looking to improve on their 5th place finish last year in the western conference. Head Coach Kris Mallette shares his perspective on his team as camp opens this weekend.

[1:27:39] - Last but not least, the 2023 Memorial Cup host Kamloops Blazers complete the B.C. Division preview this week with the help of GM and head coach Shaun Clouston.

[1:52:03] - Guy wraps up the episode for the week and announces which division will be previewed next week.

The Pipeline Show Sep2 2022

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:27] - Guy begins the episode with some quick news and notes before getting to the guest list. 

[12:23] - We start looking ahead for the WHL's East Division with the Brandon Wheat Kings and head coach Don MacGillivary.

[34:30] - The Regina Pats are in the spotlight next with John Paddock, the GM and head coach of the team with the planet's most talented 17-year-old on it.

[52:30] - From Regina it's to cross province rival Saskatoon as Blades General Manager Colin Priestner pulls back the curtain on his team.

[1:19:23] - The re-branding is complete and now the new-look Moose Jaw Warriors are ready to take flight on what promises to be a big year. Head Coach Mark O'Leary is my guest. 

[1:38:36] - The Prince Albert Raiders have a new head coach in Jeff Truitt who is on the show this week to preview the coming year for his club.

[1:58:37] - The Winnipeg ICE were the top team in the WHL last regular season but can they be even better than that this year or will they take a step back? Mike Sawatzky from the Winnipeg Free Press isn't sold.

[2:21:59] - Guy wraps up the episode for the week.

The Pipeline Show Sep9 2022

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

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:26] - A quick intro segment to update league leaders in the WHL, QMJHL, USHL and NAHL plus the OHL and NCAA get started and more. 

[13:25] - The 2023 Draft Spotlight segment begins the show this week and features the player everyone expects to be taken 1st overall; Connor Bedard of the Regina Pats.

[30:12] - Bill La Forge is the General Manager of the Seattle Thunderbirds who reached the WHL final last year but will try to win it all this time around. 

[48:03] - The Tri-City Americans are still building and growing towards being contenders as General Manager Bob Tory explains to fans.

[1:07:49] - The always competitive Everett Silvertips are back in the mix again this year. GM Dennis Williams previews his team for 2022-23.

[1:29:44] - You can never forget about the Portland Winterhawks. Their rebranding is now complete but the more things change, the more they stay the same. GM Mike Johnston is my guest.

[1:49:28] - Lastly in the spotlight, it's the Spokane Chiefs and their new General Manager, Matt Bardsley.

[2:08:15] - Guy closes out this week's episode and looks ahead to next week.

The Pipeline Show Sep30 2022

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:26] - Guy begins the program with the usual news and notes plus scoring leaders from the CHL, CJHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA. Also, immediate reaction to the Bruins signing of Mitchell Miller.

[19:21] - The 2023 Draft Spotlight gets a work out beginning with the current scoring leader of the NAHL, Christian Catalano of the Maryland Black Bears.

[37:27] - Another 2023 Draft Spotlight segment, this time featuring Oliver Moore from the US-NTDP.

[54:29] - The last 2023 Draft Spotlight segment for the week, Guy speaks with the only player from the QMJHL that was given an 'A' rating by NHL Central Scouting; Ethan Gauthier of the Sherbrooke Phoenix.

[1:18:52] - To wrap up the guest portion this week we do something different. Kevin Jordan has toured through most of the 60 CHL arenas and has compiled a guide of the fan experience. 

[1:37:36] - Guy wraps up the episode

The Pipeline Show Nov4 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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