Guest 2 - Some are picking the Spokane Chiefs to be the top team in the U.S. Division this coming season. General Manager Matt Bardsley is back on the show to preview his team ahead of the regular season.

Matt Bardsley Sept13

Coming Down the Pipe...

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

[1:12] - Guy sets up this week's episode, week 3 of the WHL Team Previews, and explains how and why there is a change of plan for next week. 

[8:50] - The Regina Pats are continuing the rebuild but looking to do so while climbing the standings out of the eastern conference cellar. Dante De Caria is the Pats' broadcast voice and my guest. 

[32:11] - Some are picking the Spokane Chiefs to be the top team in the U.S. Division this coming season. General Manager Matt Bardsley is back on the show to preview his team ahead of the regular season. 

[56:33] - The Kelowna Rockets have two of the top offensive weapons in the WHL but there is a lot more on the roster that is going to help the team contend in the BC Division. Head coach Kris Mallette offers his thoughts to start the year. 

[1:21:47] - Keep an eye on the Prince Albert Raiders over the next couple years as the club, loaded with high end youth, are going to be a team to beat very soon. New play-by-play guy Nick Nielsen makes his first appearance on the show.

The Pipeline Show Sept13 2024

Guest 4 - 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?

Matt Bardsley Sept 12

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

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