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Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - First Segment - Guy kicks off another episode with updates from the CHL and NCAA before getting to the guest list. [13:34] - Ray Cloutier has been calling games for the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts since before even The Pipeline Show hit the airwarves. Once again the team is strong and competition across the league is intense. [44:09] - Vanessa Hettinger is the CEO of ZerOne Hockeyology. What is that? Well if you're a hockey player or the parent of one, this is a segment that you won't want to miss. [1:14:38] - The potential 1st round pick from Utah is the first player in the Draft Spotlight segment for Season 22. Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll is now into his 3rd season with the Tigers and his path to the WHL is a great story all on its own.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a recap of Friday night action in the WHL and NCAA before getting to the guest list. [14:17] - At the time we recorded this, broadcaster Mike Farwell wasn't legally allowed to discuss the non-compete clause that kep him from his Kitchener Rangers microphone. We did cover a lot of ground in the OHL though. [41:38] - Stephane Leroux from RDS in MOntreal shares his thoughts on the early returns in the QMJHL and if anyone should believe what we've seen up to this point. [1:09:38] - It's another HNLive Prospect Profile with Dave Dawson in conversation with Red Deer Rebels U15AAA standout Archer Martin.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy starts the episode with some updates from the CHL, talks about ZerOne Hockeyology and Athleticare and more before getting to this week's guest list. [18:44] - Mike McMahon from College Hockey News updates everyone on the horrible story coming out of Arizona State and what the long lasting ramifications to the program may be (if any). Also, could college sports teams be limited to just 20% non-american and if so, what would that mean for hockey? [50:56] - It was quite the year for Johnny Hicks. With Tennessee State's failure to launch, the goalie ended up at Denver where he didn't play for half the season. Injury opened the door for him and he never looked back. A 16-0-1 run ended with a NCAA national championship, a Frozen Four MVP award and an invite to Edmonton Oilers camp. [1:16:04] - A new regular feature on The Pipeline Show for Season 22 is the HN Live Prospect Profile. Broadcaster Dave Dawson will be in conversation with players looking to become the next wave of WHL stars. This week, it's Jaxon Kraemer from the Lethbridge Golden Hawks.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - It's the 4th and final week of the WHL team-by-team previews featuring General Managers spotlighting their rosters for the fans. First we have some news and notes and then the guest list. [11:28] - The Edmonton Oil Kings have a new GM, a new trainer, a new equipment manager and half the roster is new too. Michael Chan is our guide to the team ahead of the season and a new era in Edmonton. [40:23] - The final week of the WHL team previews will include the defending BC Division champion Penticton Vees with GM Fred Harbinson looking back at year 1 and ahead to year 2. [1:12:40] - Associate Coach Joe Frazer fills in for GM Willie Desjardins to deliver an in-depth look at the 2026-27 Tigers who will see big changes on the blueline and between the pipes but return a great core of forwards too. [1:35:17] - The Eastern Conference champion Prince Albert Raiders will be hard pressed to hold on to that title but they won't let it go without a fight either. Curtis Hunt is the GM in PA and now you can hear what he had to say. [1:59:00] - And finally...the defending WHL champions WHL, the Everett Silvertips are in the final preview slot before the season. Winning the Ed Chynoweth is incredibly hard but defending it...even harder. GM Mike Fraser previews his team.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy sets the table for the episode this week with a couple of News and Notes before the guest list is revealed. Which 6 WHL teams (and their respective GMs) are in the spotlight this week? [9:07] - The lead off guest on this week's episode was the last to record with me but worth the wait. Jake Heisinger's Victoria Royals are going to be very competitive thank to some agressive trades, drafting and recruiting. [32:53] - If you're making a pre-season shortlist of WHL contenders this year, the Saskatoon Blades have to be on it. General Manager Colin Priestner shares why his club is going to be a handful for everyone this coming season. [1:08:18] - The Brandon Wheat Kings should be one of the better teams again this year but they are in a division that most expect to be very competitive. GM Marty Murray shares his thoughts on the way the roster is shaping up. [1:35:21] - In Calgary, the Hitmen have shown the ability to overhaul their roster by mining players from various places including south of the border. Cass Bruni is the new GM of the Hitmen and he joins me to talk about taking over the job and getting prepped for the new season. [2:00:35] - It's a familiar name but a new face as Curtis Hamilton takes over the reins of the Kelowna Rockets from his father Bruce Hamilton. A new era starts in Kelowna and we'll get lots of insight into the current roster and the plan for the season after hosting the Memorial Cup in 2026. [2:33:56] - The Prince George Cougars are back to take another run at a division title but do they have the horses to pull it off? Mark Lamb is the General Manager and he joins the show once again to preview his team ahead of the coming season.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The new opening intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes before getting to the guest list and which six WHL GMs will be on this week to preview their clubs ahead of the coming season. It's the 2nd of 4 weeks of WHL Previews. [14:03] - The Tri-City Americans are the first team in the spotlight this week as General Manager Bob Tory pulls back the curtain on his team for the fans. [34:45] - They made the playoffs last year but much more is expected of the Regina Pats this season thanks in large part to a dynamic duo of Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue. GM Dale Derkatch shares some insight and knowledge about his team. [1:02:29] - The always exciting Portland Winterhawks are led by GM Mike Johnston who believes that his club is going to continue up the standings based on strong netminding and an excellent blueline But who will score the goals? [1:33:16] - Another team looking to finish higher in the standings are the Seattle Thunderbirds. Bil La Forge is the General Manager and give the T-Birds fanbase lots of insight about the team in this preview. [1:55:53] - 2025-26 was a disappointing one for the Spokane Chiefs, a club many thought would have been amongst the league's contenders. GM Matt Bardsley says his team learned some lessons and now have redemption on their minds. [2:28:46] - Closing out the guest list this week is Shaun Clouston, the General Manager of the Kamloops Blazers. Perhaps more than any other WHL team, the Blazers have lost a number of their weapons to college or age so what can be expected this season?

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The new intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:13] - We begin the annual tradition of previewing every team in the Western Hockey League with the help of their General Manager. First, Guy has some brief news and notes to mention. [11:25] - The Lethbridge Hurricanes ended last season in last place but GM Barclay Parneta is optimistic that his team will be much more competitive thanks to a wave of incoming players and returning veterans. [45:38] - New Head Coach and General Manager of the Swift Current Broncos Travis Crickard joins to preview his team ahead of the coming season. [1:16:52] - Our next stop is in Vancouver with the Giants in the spotlight and returning head coach (and now also GM) Michael Dyck who has the challenge of getting his club out of the western conference cellar. [1:44:27] - The first American-based franchise of the episode sees GM Bliss LIttler breaking down the Wenatchee Wild who return almost their entire team. [2:13:12] - The Moose Jaw Warriors aren't that far removed from winning a WHL championship and they appear to be on the upswing once again. Jason Ripplinger is the club's General Manager and provides this preview of his team. [2:31:48] - Last up this week are the Red Deer Rebels who actually squeeked into the playoffs. Owner and GM Brent Sutter offers some insight into his team and his expectations for 2026-27.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The NEW intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy welcomes everyone to the 22nd year of The Pipeline Show and then gets back to work with some news and player transactions in the WHL plus, the guest list for the week. [12:00] - Rocco Zappia from The Puck Bunker makes his Pipeline Show debut as he reflects on the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup which was held earlier in August. He was in Edmonton for the duration of the event and offers up his thoughts on a number of standouts and those that didn't. [46:44] - Bryn Chyzyk is a former Fighting Hawk player but he joins the show in his current role as the General Manager for North Dakota's hockey team. What does a GM do at the college level and how has recruiting evolved over the last 2 years? [1:10:59] - Wrapping it up this week is the voice of the QMJHL's Cape Breton Eagles - Patrick McNeil. Training camp are open across the league and some exhibition games are already in the books so we lean on Patrick to give us a really early look ahead to the coming season and what he is hearing around the league.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy begins the final episode of Season 21 with a shout out to a few sponsors then gets into the News and Notes, player signings and trades plus the guest list. [10:27] - Over the last two seasons we have had the opportunity to speak with Commissioners from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, NAHL and CHL President Dan MacKenzie. This week, on the final episode of Season 21, we get to discuss the ever changing landscape of junior and college hockey from the USA Hockey perspective with the Assistant Executive Director of Hockey Development, Bob Mancini. [47:19] - With the U20 Summer Showcase wrapping up this weekend in Windsor, ON and the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup about to begin in Edmonton, hockey is definitely back. It's also a busy time for the General Manager of Hockey Canada's junior teams but Alan Millar made the time for The Pipeline Show.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy opens the episode with a bunch of local news around the Edmonton Oil Kings before setting up the guest list. [13:20] - Guy in conversation with Western Hockey League Commissioner Dan Near. Part 1 covers some highlight moments for the league this past season, the league's relationship with Victory+ moving forward, the possibility of interleague play across the CHL and expansion update for Chilliwack and beyond. [46:06] - Part 2 with Dan Near shifts focus to the continuing landscape of junior (and college) hockey in North America, All-Star game formats, the Memorial Cup and a smattering of miscellaneous questions on an assortment of subjects.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy begins the show with a list of player signings in the WHL, a few trades and a thought on all of the players chosen during the 2026 NHL Draft that have signed their Entry Level Contracts and the common thread linking most of them together. [15:45] - Guy is joined by the General Manager for the Moncton Wildcats, Taylor MacDougall, to talk about the team's desire to host the 2028 Memorial Cup and the success of the Cats over his two years on the job. [49:31] - Cami Kepke is the Manager, Community Engagement & Content for the Western Hockey League. What exactly does that mean and what does she do for the WHL? We also discuss the path that she has taken through school and work to get to where she is today.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 21 intro montage for The Pipeline Show [1:14] - First Segment - Guy shares reaction to the 2026 NHL Draft results [26:49] - The final scout guest leading into the 2026 NHL Draft is Whittaker Heart from Elite Prospects who breaks down half a dozen must-know players and also explains why Tynan Lawrence gives him reason to pause.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy begins the episode with some brief News and Notes before getting to the guest list. [13:02] - Want to know more about the goaltenders available in the NHL Draft Class of 2026? Then you came to the right place as goalie guru Danny Tiffany from Recruit Scouting shares his reports and insight on half a dozen masked men available next week in Buffalo. [38:44] - I've asked some scouts to bring me a list of 6 players that they want to talk about and Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff nailed the assignment. We get to learn more about some lesser talked about prospects and also about a goalie available this year that Steven isn't as confident about as many scouts seem to be.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy begins the show with some News and Notes including CHL Award nominees, NAHL expansion west and a couple of Oil Kings player signings. [16:00] - Ranked inside the top 100 in North America by NHL Central Scouting, KJ Sauer had an injury complicated season in Minnesota but is levelling up to Major Junior Hockey next year with the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings. [38:48] - Brock Otten from McKeen's Hockey stops by to share some thoughts on half a dozen eligible players ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft plus one extra guy that he likes, but not as much as most people seem to. [1:15:30] - Another scout, this time it's Scott Wheeler from The Athletic, who brings his 6-pack player list plus the one guy he isn't as bullish on as most others appear to be.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for The Pipeline Show's 21st season. [1:14] - Guy has some big News and Notes items to pass on before getting to the guest list and starting the show. [15:32] - TSN analyst Frank Corrado, fresh off of the 2026 Memorial Cup, joins Guy to recap the event including the lead up to it, the behind the scenes stories from the broadcast, a review of the performances on the ice and then a career reflective especially with his time in Sudbury as captain of the Wolves. [51:30] - Flo Hockey scout and long time friend of The Pipeline Show, Chris Peters, is back to preview the upcoming NHL Draft with a deep dive on 7 players including one he doesn't like as much as many scouts seem to. We also discuss USHL western expansion and how college teams deep with top prospects will handle ice time and development to satisfy NHL clubs and agents.