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Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with an explanation of why it's only a 2-guest edition of the program before getting into league standings. [18:17] - Broadcaster Shawn Mullin looks back at the recent World U17 Hockey Championship and shares some thoughts on the coaching situation with the Swift Current Broncos. [48:38] - Elaine Shircliff from Full Press Hockey Network brings us the latest from the American Hockey League - teams playing well and not so well, Kris Knoblauch's NHL promotion, Trey Fix-Wolansky, rookie scorers and top goalies.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Pipeline Show's intro for Season 19 [1:12] - Guy discusses the recent coaching change in Victoria and looks at the scoring leaders from around prospect hockey. [13:43] - Mike Farwell is the radio voice of the OHL's Kitchener Rangers who are one of the top teams in the Ontario Hockey League right now. And that's ahead of schedule. Mike explains. [39:05] - Has the BCHL's decision to go independent led to any noticeable changes in the on-ice product? Brian Wiebe from BCHL Network shares his thoughts on that and more. [1:01:13] - The Wisconsin Badgers are the talk of NCAA hockey right now and USCHO scribe Todd Milewski tells us why that is. Plus a broad look at the rest of the Big Ten conference. [1:28:20] - Last but not least, a 2024 Draft Spotlight featuring a self-described "pesky" forward of the Calgary Hitmen named Carson Wetsch.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy starts the episode with thoughts on mandatory neck protection (good!) and decentralizing the NHL Draft (bad!) before touching on a couple of other items, the CHL Top 10 and the Top 20 in the NCAA. [17:33] - One of the top teams in the AJHL right now are the Sherwood Park Crusaders. New head coach Brennan Menard joins Guy to talk about his team and his path to their bench. [42:39] - He was the 1st player selected in the 2022 QMJHL Entry Draft and now 6'4, 225 lbs defenceman Tomas Lavoie is one of the top players from his league available for the 2024 NHL Draft. The Cape Breton Eagles rearguard is in the Draft Spotlight. [1:00:06] - He was the 1st player selected in the 2022 QMJHL Entry Draft and now 6'4, 225 lbs defenceman Tomas Lavoie is one of the top players from his league available for the 2024 NHL Draft. The Cape Breton Eagles rearguard is in the Draft Spotlight.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The introduction for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a closer look at the recent Players to Watch list from NHL Central Scouting plus the CHL Top 10 and USCHO's Top 20 for NCAA. [18:04] -Portland Winterhawks forward Diego Buttazzoni has been listed by NHL Central Scouting with a "C" rating despite being one of the top scorers on the WHL's top team. [38:41] -He's the #2 ranked player by most NHL Draft publications out there so Team USA's Cole Eiserman was obviously high on the list of players to have guest in the Draft Spotlight. [55:06] - The Managing Editor of College Hockey News joins Guy to discuss early season impressions now that the NCAA schedule is a couple of weeks in. [1:25:10] - Sam Cosentino is a veteran broadcaster with a passion for junior hockey and the NHL Draft. He released his first rankings at Sportsnet for the 2024 event and we discussed some aspects of his top 32 here.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the week with an update on standings and scoring leaders in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, NAHL and NCAA top 20 too. [20:09] - We get an update of what's been happening in the first few weeks of the USHL schedule from The Rink Live beat reporter Jordan McAlpine. [44:41] -The 2024 NHL Draft will feature a number of high caliber blueliners for teams to consider. Henry Mews of the Ottawa 67s will be right near the top of that list. [1:06:12] - The defending WHL champion Seattle thunderbirds have only played 5 games so far this season. They are about to more than double that over the next 9 days. T-Birds defenceman, and Colorado Avalanche prospect, Jeremy Hanzel joins me to discuss.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with updates from the QMJHL, OHL, WHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA [16:26] - He's one of the hosts behind The Dog Pound Podcast and he covers the OHL with a specific attention on the Niagara IceDogs. He's Brandon Caputo and he updates us on the early play in the OHL. [34:55] - The ECAC conference of college hockey currently boasts the defending national champions but what else? Josh Seguin from College Hockey News offers up this conference preview. [56:35] - Our final NCAA conference preview has us following the lead of Anthony Travaglia, writer for College Hockey News, as he shares his thoughts on the Atlantic Hockey Conference. [1:20:18] - The Western Hockey League is one of many junior/pro leagues in North America that is teaming up for a new initiative called The Respect Hockey Culture Center. What is it and how did it come together? Stacey Meyer from the WHL explains.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with news and notes from around the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NAHL before getting to the guest list. [16:36] - The first edition of the Draft Spotlight segment ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft features the 1st round talent and forward of the Prince Albert Raiders, Ryder Ritchie. [36:17] - The Hockey East Conference Preview is up next with the help of USCHO scribe Jimmy Connelly. [1:14:02] - The Big Ten conference is going to be very competitive once again according to Paula Weston from USCHO in this preview. [1:48:59] - Former NHLer Shawn Belle is now 50% of Hello Hockey heard Saturdays on Edmonton Sports Talk and he was the first to break the details of the Kevin Constantine scandal in Wenatchee. Here he provides details.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with News and Notes, unfortunately some ugly headlines around prospect hockey. [16:50] - Mario Pouliot is a highly successful coach from the QMJHL who moved to the AJHL's Bonnyville Pontiacs last year and has signed a 2-year extension. We get the details on why he came west, how he feels about his team and a lot more. [42:12] - How about a 2023-24 season preview of the United States Hockey League? Ryan Sikes is covering the league for Flo Hockey and he is our guide in this segment to know who the players and teams are to watch for this season. [1:03:41] - NCAA Conference previews continue this week with a deep dive into the CCHA with the help of Jack Hittinger of USCHO.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - Season 19 intro [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a look at the WHL transactions as the season nears. the updates from the AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and an ugly story from the NCAA. [19:55] - The new commissioner of the QMJHL is Mario Cecchini and we set the stage for the league. Highlights for the coming campaign, fighting, hazing, expansion to the United States - lots to talk about. [45:42] - Brock Otten from McKeens provides the details to help preview the Ontario Hockey League season. Which teams and players should we expect big things from this year and what about those 2024 eligible prospects? [1:08:55] - Time to get prepped for the upcoming NCAA season beginning with a look at the NCHC conference. Brad Schlossman from the Grand Forks Herald and The Rink Live is our guide. [1:45:34] - Perry Bergson from the Brandon Sun joins Guy for a prediction filled look at the WHL's Eastern Conference. Who sits on top of the conference and who misses the playoffs this year?

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - Intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:13] - First Segment - Guy begins the episode off with some brief updates from pre-season action in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, USHL and NAHL before getting to the guest list. [11:52] - Jeff Hollick sits in the colour analyst chair during Calgary Hitmen broadcasts. Here he fills in for Brad Curle to handle the preview of the southern Alberta team. [32:29] - Nick Marek takes a break from being a brand new father in order to deliver a terrific preview of the Portland Winterhawks ahead of the coming season. [1:00:49] - There is a new radio broadcaster in Swift Current and his name is Mat Barrett. He is also our guide during the Broncos season preview. [1:19:52] - The WHL's western conference is a little more crowded and a bunch more competitive too as the Wenatchee Wild are about to enter the fray. Play caller Austin Draude is my guest. [1:40:56] - The General Manager of the Tri-City Americans is Bob Tory and he takes over the team

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has a very quick News & Notes segment before introducing the guest list for this week. [10:52] - This week we begin with the Kamloops Blazers and broadcaster Jon Keen. The Blazers have dominated the BC Division for years but can they do it again? [32:09] - New WHL play caller Nathan Kanter is now the voice of the Vancouver Giants and he offers us this preview of the team that plays out of Langley, BC [1:10:52] - Les Lazaruk is one of the veteran radio broadcasters in the WHL having been calling Saskatoon Blades games for 3 decades. He's never called a WHL final though...is this the year? [1:37:35] - The Victoria Royals have been building and looking forward to this coming season but will it be another year of disappointment or finally a breakthru? broadcaster Marlon Martens is my guest. [2:00:40] - The defending WHL champion Seattle Thunderbirds have lost a lot from last year but still return a number of drafted a

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy presents the guest list after sharing thoughts on the big news story of the week; the Lethbridge Hurricanes hiring of Bill Peters to be their new coach. [13:34] - Our first team preview this week is with broadcaster Gino De Paoli who calls the games of the Medicine Hat Tigers. The club is coming off an impressive year so what to expect in 2023-24? [46:07] - Radio voice of the Brandon Wheat Kings is now Rob Mahon who is just getting to know his new team after spending last season with the Prince Albert Raiders. What's in store for the Wheaties this coming season? [1:08:45] - Are they contenders this year? Fans of the Moose Jaw Warriors would like to believe that's the case and broadcaster James Gallo makes a pretty good case for why that's not a crazy thought. [1:31:25] - Now that the evacuation of Kelowna is over, Regan Bartel can get back into hockey mode and it's with that in mind as we tackle a preview for th

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The new intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has some News and Notes from around junior and college hockey before getting into the guest list for the week. [11:57] - The first club in line for the WHL Team Previews is Red Deer so that means broadcaster Troy Gillard is up to paint the picture for the Rebels. [37:04] - The Regina Pats have a new GM, a new head coach and a very different looking roster. Voice of the Pats is Dante De Caria who provides this preview of the team. [1:03:43] - Casey Bryant calls the action for the Everett Silvertips and he joins us next to preview the coming season for the U.S. Division club. [1:29:25] - Up to Northern BC next will a check on the Prince George Cougars with the help of radio voice Cole Waldie. [1:54:33] - Last stop on the tour through the WHL this week is in Spokane with the longtime broadcaster for the Chiefs, Mike Boyle.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The brand new Season 19 intro [1:12] - Guy begins the new year with a bunch of News and Notes items and then the guest list. [14:07] - Mike Snee is the Executive Director for College Hockey Inc and he looks ahead to the coming season with new programs, returning programs and a lot more. [49:24] - The broadcast voice of the London Knights is Mike Stubbs who offers up this look at the perennial powerhouse and their 2023-24 roster. [1:10:51] - Guy is joined by Peter Loubardias to discuss the evolving landscape of junior hockey in Canada, the three CHL leagues all about to have new Commissioners and a lot more.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - For the final time...the intro to Season 18 of The Pipeline Show [1:26] - News and Notes from around the CHL, CJHL and more [14:25] - Steve Ewen from the Vancouver Province is back on the program to talk about news from the Vancouver Giants - in search of a new coach, drafted players in the NHL and CHL Import drafts and what Wenatchee adds to the WHL's western conference. [35:12] - It's a lengthy conversation, on a myriad of topics, with the new President and Commissioner of the USHL; Glenn Hefferan. [1:13:05] - Chris Peters from Flo Hockey is the final guest of Season 18 as he previews next week's Hlinka-Gretzky Cup featuring a ton of 2024 draft eligible players.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Intro to Season 18 of The Pipeline Show [1:26] - There are some news and notes for Guy to discuss before getting to the guest list for this week. [10:32] - The new General Manager of the Regina Pats is Alan Millar. He talks about taking over from John Paddock, naming the new head coach, leaving Hockey Canada and playing against his former team in Moose Jaw. [31:01] - The Commissioner & President of the North American Hockey League is Mark Frankenfeld. He reflects on the 2022-23 season but looks ahead to the addition of 3 new teams and a bunch more news for the NAHL in 2023-24.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - Intro for Season 18 of The Pipeline Show [1:26] - Guy looks at the CHL Import Draft, Tennessee State adding hockey and the NCHC making room for Arizona State. [14:34] - Darryl Wolski of College Hockey Family Advisor is the guest to discuss the evolution of junior hockey in North America as the landscape is changing dramatically right now. [36:43] - The General Manager for the WHL's Wenatchee Wild is Bliss Littler and he's on the program to talk about taking the Winnipeg Ice to the United States, why the location is perfect for the WHL and what the focus is for the team now.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 18 of The Pipeline Show [1:26] - Guy shares some news and notes before revealing this week's guest list. [12:54] - Josh Tessler from Smaht Scouting joins the show to profile 6 draft eligible prospects that fall under the "Playmakers" category. [35:18] - Sportsnet analyst and long timer broadcaster Sam Cosentino is back and tackles the "Sleepers" category - guys no one has ranked inside the top 2 rounds. [1:02:19] - About 20% of players taken in the NHL draft are guys in their 2nd or 3rd year of eligibility. To tell us about this year's crop of "Over-Agers" is Brock Otten from McKeens Hockey. [1:35:45] - The last category to look at in this 3rd week of scouting reports is "Goal Scorers" and the do that I finally tracked down Russ Cohen from Sirius/XM NHL and Ep Rinkside.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 18 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:26] - Guy has breaking news from the WHL as the Winnipeg ICE have been sold and are relocating to Wenatchee, WA. plus more before the week's guest list. [12:49] - Tony Ferrari from The Hockey News is the first scout guest of the week as he profiles half a dozen undersized talents available in the Class of 2023. [50:26] - Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff has a deep dive on 6 goalies you need to know ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft. [1:17:30] - Who are some of the fastest skaters available in the 2023 NHL Draft Class? Scott Wheeler from The Athletic answers that question for us in great detail. [1:43:12] - Last up for this week is Derek Neumeier of McKeen's Hockey as he tackles the Defensive Defencemen category for us.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 18 of The Pipeline Show [1:26] - Guy presents some quick news and notes before getting into the guest list of this week's episode. [8:41] - Brandon Sun writer Lucas Punkari has a recap of the 2023 Centennial Cup which saw the AJHL champion Brooks Bandits claim the national championship for Canadian Jr. A hockey. [29:04] - The USHL and the NAHL completed their playoffs recently. Jordan McAlpine from The Rink Live looks at how both leagues crowned their 2023 champions. [45:23] - The 2023 Draft Spotlight shines on a player unselected last year who then went on to have a terrific season and won't get passed over again. Egor Sidorov of the Saskatoon Blades. [1:01:29] - We begins the NHL Draft Preview through the eyes of the scouts as Chris Peters from Flo Hockey stops by to talk about half a dozen players in the Class of 2023 that he would put into the category of Boom/Bust. [1:35:42] - Mitch Brown from Elite Prospects is the scout to tell us which 6