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Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:13] - Guy begins this week's special episode with some quick news results from the Centennial Cup, BCHL, USHL and NAHL before getting to the guest list for the Memorial Cup Preview Show. [9:04] - The Moncton Wildcats are in the spotlight as the champions from the QMJHL and the voice of the Cats sets the stage for his team, it's Marty Kingston. [34:20] - The radio voice of the OHL champion London Knights is Mike Stubbs who is back on the show to provide insight on a very deep roster. [1:05:18] - The WHL hasn't won the Memorial Cup since 2014 so it falls to the Medicine Hat Tigers to try and end that streak. Rookie WHL broadcaster Will Bryant gets to go to the Memorial Cup in his first season behind the microphone. [1:39:22] - The hosts of the 2025 Memorial Cup are the Rimouski Oceanic but underestimate them at your own peril. Michel Germain is wrapping up his 30-year career as the voice of the Oceanic after this event and makes his TPS debut just in time.

[0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy begins the episode with the usual updates from the CHL and USHL playoffs as the 2025 Memorial Cup gets closer. Also more player signings and commitments to discuss. [15:49] - Brock Otten from McKeen's Hockey checks in with thoughts on the OHL final between London and Oshawa, draft eligible players of note that are playing in it, some discussion of NCAA commitments and then 2-3 standouts from the World U18s that helped their draft stock. [53:36] - Mason West is one of the more intriguing draft eligible players this year as a true 2-sport athlete. He's captain for Edina High's hockey team and he's also the school's quarterback and he has legit high level potential at both sports. But he's got to pick one before the NHL combine in a couple of weeks. I talked to him about that and a lot more.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro from Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy sets up the week's episode but begins with a lengthy News and Notes segment covering the WHL Expansion Draft that saw the Penticton Vees begin to assemble their first WHL roster. Then it was the WHL Draft, the US Prospect Draft, a bunch of trades and updates from several leagues now into the final series. [26:08] - Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff recaps the World U18s and shares thoughts on Canada winning gold for the 2nd year in a row. Which players stood out in good ways and who left him wanting more? Lots of 2025 NHL Draft ramifications. [1:01:18] - The Tennessee State Tigers announced a while ago that they are intending on starting a division 1 men's college hockey team this coming fall. Are they still on track? Head coach Duanté Abercrombie is my guest to update everyone and discuss the process, what recruiting has been like and why all eyes are watching to see if they can pull this off.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy sets up the episode and begins with playoff updates from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL and USHL plus two notable NCAA signings too. [14:46] - Nick Earle is the Director of Hockey Operations for Neutral Zone and my guest for one last preview before next week's WHL Draft. A number of players discussed including a couple of goalies from a crop that Nick says are outstanding. [45:50] - The voice of the Penticton Vees (Fraser Rodgers) joins Guy to preview the coming Interior Conference final between his team and the Brooks Bandits. Also on the schedule is next week's WHL expansion draft, US prospect draft and regular draft. It's a chaotic time in the history of the franchise. [1:16:00] - The OHL Final is set and will feature a rematch of the 2024 final; Oshawa looking for revenge after losing to London a year ago. Brandon Caputo from Armchair GM Podcast Network sets the stage for the final series.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy sets up the episode with some news and notes and the guest list. [13:00] - Guest 1 - Scott Monaghan is the General Manager for USA Hockey's U18 team as the World U18 Championship kicks off in Texas. He's also been around since the start of the NTDP so we got the chance to reflect on the evolution of the program. [43:27] - Guest 2 - Scott Walker is serving as the General Manager of Canada's entry into the World U18s which just got underway in Texas. [1:04:42] - Guest 3 - Joel Henderson returns to TPS to offer insight and scouting reports on the crop of players eligible for the 2025 WHL Draft and shares info on Puck Preps too. [1:37:55] - Guest 4 - The voice of the Swift Current Broncos is Gino De Paoli and he joins me this week to preview the Eastern and Western Conference finals in the Western Hockey League. Portland takes on Spokane while Medicine Hat will face the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 20 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode this week with playoff updates and player signings. [14:19] - With the WHL's Draft arriving in under 3 weeks, it's time to get some insight on the players eligible for this year's draft. Broadcaster Dave Dawson from HN Live is our guide. [45:01] - The USHL playoffs are underway so Ryan Sikes is back on the program to tell us which teams and players we should expect big things from on the way to the Clark Cup. Also, how does the USHL look in terms of the 2025 NHL Draft? [1:08:21] - Let's put a bow on the 2025 NCAA Hockey season by having a conversation with Sean Hogan, the Executive Director of College Hockey Inc to recap the 2025 Frozen Four, look ahead to next year in Las Vegas, how the transfer portal is being used, potential news Div 1 programs and a lot more.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy begins the episode with playoff updates from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four. [11:33] - James Gallo is the radio voice of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Thoughts on the results of the opening round of the WHL playoffs and discussion + predictions for round 2 and beyond. [46:28] - Skilled forward Conrad Fondrk from the US-NTDP's U18 squad discusses his two years with the program, his injury plagued season, thoughts on the upcoming NHL draft, Boston University and a lot more. [1:12:36] - Kirt Hill is the General Manager of the Edmonton Oil Kings. He's here at the end of a tough week that saw his team defeated in the opening round of the WHL playoffs and then lose the WHL draft lottery as well. A 'State of the Union' with the GM. [1:39:57] - College Hockey analyst Dave Starman previews the 2025 NCAA Men's Frozen Four with insight on Denver VS Western Michigan as well as Boston University VS Penn State.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro to Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a quick list of recent player signings and then the guest list. [09:50] - Brad Schlossman from The Grand Forks Herald reacts to the coaching changes and how the transfer portal is affecting North Dakota and then we preview the 2025 Frozen Four. [38:08] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on Kelowna Rockets power forward, 6'4 center Hayden Paupanekis. He started the season with the Spokane Chiefs but was dealt to Kelowna at the deadline, a team that didn't make the playoffs.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 20 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy sets up this week's Playoff Preview with the guest list but a number of NHL player signings of note as well. [8:42] - The OHL Playoffs are previewed with the help of the radio voice of the Sarnia Sting, Terry Doyle. [39:57] - We'll cut the Western Hockey League playoff preview into two chunks beginning with a look at the Eastern Conference with Troy Gillard, the play caller of the Red Deer Rebels. [1:12:33] - To look ahead at the Western Conference of the WHL Playoffs we'll lean on the voice of the Kamloops Blazers, Jon Keen. Also some thoughts on the Penticton Vees joining the league next season. [1:40:23] - We check in on the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League playoff picture with the help of Saint John media guy Jamie Tozer of Station Nation. [2:03:24] - Last but not least, Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is back to preview the 16-team NCAA Division 1 Men's National Hockey Championship. We'll go through the full bracket and offer up our predictions.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy sets up this week's episode with the guest list [5:57] - Veteran WHL broadcaster Bill Wilms shares some insight on the final week of the regular season in the western conference as there is still so much to be decided down the stretch. [46:03] - Cullen Potter has had a fantastic freshman season at Arizona State and now the Sun Devils forward is considered a probable 1st round pick in the NHL Draft. He's in this week's Draft Spotlight segment to talk about that and more. [1:04:13] - Guy wraps up this week's episode by updating WHL, OHL, QMJHL and NCAA after a busy Friday night.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy begins the week's episode with a few news and notes items before getting to the guest list. [11:04] - Guest 1 - Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Blake Fiddler jumped onto the radar of most scouts back in August when he captained USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Since then he has taken strides in his development to the point now where he is considered a strong candidate to be taken in the 1st round. [39:52] - Guest 2 - Another 2025 Draft Spotlight but this time shining on the top scorer from the US-NTDP, Cole McKinney. The Chicago product will eventually play for the Michigan Wolverines but that comes after this summer's draft. [58:10] - Guest 3 - We wrap up this week's episode taking a deeper look at the NCAA conference playoffs, who needs to win to advance to the national championship tournament and who is sitting waiting to find out their fate? Hobey Baker and Mike Richter watch is on too.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes including the CHL Top 10, CHL Team of the Month, the USCHO Top 20 NCAA poll and scoring leaders from around junior and college hockey too. [19:44] - Kris Mallette is the new head coach of the Erie Otters. He joins me this week to talk about his time in Kelowna, how it ended, how he wound up in the OHL with Erie, his experiences with Hockey Canada and his interest in coaching the U20 squad and more. Also...there was a bit of a dust up last weekend between his club and the Peterborough Petes with the coaches involved between the benches. [49:45] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on Seattle Thunderbirds forward Braeden Cootes, another WHL player that has been ranked as a probable 1st rounder by NHL Central Scouting.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the week's episode with some news and notes including a WHL exhibition planned for Whitehorse, playoff races across the CHL and the NCAA games to watch this weekend. [20:37] - Jeremy Loranger is not just leading the Sherwood Park Crusaders in scoring but also the entire British Columbia Hockey League. He's ranked by NHL Central Scouting and is eventually headed to play NCAA hockey for Omaha but where will he play next season? [42:23] - Hockey Prospect has just released a new Top-64 ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft. To talk more about some of the players in their 1st round projections, Jerome Berube makes a long awaited return to The Pipeline Show. [1:21:51] - The host of this show was a guest of Cape Breton Eagles broadcaster Patrick McNeil to talk about the WHL's Central division.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy kicks the week off by looking at which teams are riding the hottest streaks right now as the playoffs get closer and closer. WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NCAA. [14:42] - This week's episode of The Pipeline Show only has one guest but we're going two full segments with Sam Cosentino. In this first segment we'll discuss the changing landscape of junior hockey in North America including NCAA rule change, the impact on various junior leagues, Penticton Vees leaving the BCHL and getting an expansion team for the WHL next year, where does the USHL fit in all of this...and more! [40:04] - In Part 2 of the hour with Sportsnet hockey analyst Sam Cosentino, we're talking almost exclusively about the WHL notables for the Class of 2025. First some thoughts on Matthew Schaeffer who, despite being limited to just 17 games with the Erie Otters and 2 with Canada's WJC team, has seen his stock RISE to be the #1 ranked player in the draft. Then it's all about the WHL including thoughts on Lynden Lakovic, Roger McQueen, Radim Mrtka, Jackson Smith, Braeden Cootes, Cole Reschny, Blake Fiddler, Ben Kindel and more.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy sets up the episode with the guest list, the CHL Top 10, the USCHO Top 20 in the NCAA and comments on an ongoing breaking story about the Pentiction Vees jumping from the BCHL to join the WHL next season. [17:05] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on forward Carter Bear of the Everett Silvertips who is not only the top scorer on his team but one of the tops in the entire WHL. [40:28] - College hockey analyst Dave Starman discusses the performances of a number of NCAA teams in the NCHC conference including Denver, Arizona State, North Dakota, Omaha and Western Michigan. Also some thoughts on the PWHL as well. [1:09:11] - He's the #3 ranked goalie in North America for the 2025 NHL Draft according to NHL Central Scouting. Baie-Comeau Drakkar netminder Lucas Beckman is featured in this 2025 Draft Spotlight segment. Get ready for one of the more unique interviews of the season.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a look at the CHL Team of the Month, the Top 10, the USCHO Top 20 NCAA ranking and Games of the Weekend in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, USHL and NCAA. [16:03] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on Brantford Bulldogs forward Jake O'Brien as he continues to prove his versatility for scouts as a probable 1st round pick this summer. [37:03] - Ethan MacKenzie missed most of last season due to injury and then didn't get picked at the NHL Draft. This year he's rebounded to have a career season, leads the Edmonton Oil Kings in scoring among blueliners and is on the radar for NHL Central Scouting.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - The episode is late! Guy explains what went wrong and then intros the guest list for this abbreviated episode. [7:09] - The annual Beanpot tournament is days away. Jimmy Connelly from USCHO gives us some historical context on the event and previews the field ahead of the action. [37:45] - The other guest this week comes to us from the Calgary Hitmen. Ben Kindel is his club's top scorer but he's also among the leaders in the entire Western Hockey League. The probably 1st round pick closes out this week's episode.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the week by going through the top goaltending performances this season in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NCAA plus the CHL Top 20 and the USCHO Top 20 for NCAA. [14:53] - He's the top rated goaltender from the Class of 2025 and he's obviously one of the best the Western Hockey League has to offer this year as well. Joshua Ravensbergen is now in his 2nd season with the Prince George Cougars and looks to backstop his club to a league title. [35:02] - Not that long ago, the Alberta Junior Hockey League let it be known that Cold Lake, AB was a potential candidate for a new franchise in the league. That appears to have gone sideways but why? To make sense of it, or try to, is the voice of the Pontiacs, Michael Menzies. [1:04:44] - It's a bounce-back year from the QMJHL and one of the reasons for that is 6'2 forward Bill Zonnon of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. The Montreal native is tagged as a potential 1st round pick this summer, Zonnon joined me this week in another Draft Spotlight segment.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 20 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy goes over the scoring races across junior hockey and has the Top 10 rankings for both the CHL and NCAA [10:52] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight gets pointed towards the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors to shine on 6'4 power forward Lynden Lakovic who is currently dealing both physically and mentally with an injury. The consensus 1st round pick is one of the best interviews so far from the Class of 2025. [35:50] - The 2025 All-American Game was held this week and featured the top NHL draft eligible players from the United States Hockey League and the US-National Team Development Program. I spoke with the President & Commissioner of the USHL, Glenn Hefferan, about the importance of the event for his league, the draft class of 2025, the NCAA rule change and its affect on the USHL and a lot more. [1:05:58] - Brock Otten from McKeen's Hockey returns to The Pipeline Show to recap the inaugural #97 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospect Game. Who stood out? Who didn't? Why is the name so long? Who are the contenders in the OHL post trade deadline?

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy reflects on the 2025 WJC performances by USA, Canada and Sweden and then gets to the news and notes from around junior and college hockey. [14:29] - Marty Kingston is the voice of the QMJHL's Moncton Wildcats. The team has been at the top of the Q standings and the CHL ratings almost from day 1 this season. Has the trade deadline changed the power balance in the league? Also, his thoughts on Bathurst's sale and impending relocation to St. John's Newfoundland. [39:11] - The trade deadline has come and gone for the OHL and beat writer Brad Coccimiglio checked in with Guy to discuss some of the bigger moves and which teams are contenders now. [1:04:41] - The Western Hockey League trade deadline was very busy this year with a number of teams setting themselves up and looking to be in 'win now' mode. Perry Bergson of the Brandon Sun offers some insight.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro to season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode of the week with a look ahead to the 2025 WJC and which players he is keying on ahead of the tournament. [19:23] - Dave Dawson from HN Live joins Guy to recap the 2024 World Junior 'A' Challenge which was held in Camrose, AB last week. How did Canada's Jr.A teams stack up against the best of Sweden and USA now as the landscape changes in this country. [53:56] - Get an update on the USHL season to this point as well as a look at the NCHC conference of the NCAA with the insight of Jordan McAlpine who covers both for The Hockey News.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes, CHL top 10, NCAA top 20, WJAC update and more. [14:36] - The college hockey insider, Mike McMahon from College Hockey News discusses a myriad of subjects around the NCAA and junior now as well. [44:07] - Patrick McNeil is the voice of the QMJHL's Cape Breton Eagles to talk about the league and stories including the sale and relocation of the Bathurst Titan to St. John's NFLD, expansion to the United States and a lot more. [1:11:29] - Last segment for this week is a 2025 Draft Spotlight featuring another player eligible for the upcoming NHL Draft. This week it's Kamloops Blazers forward Nathan Behm.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - Season 20 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has news and notes from the week in junior and college hockey. [15:11] - Chris Peters from Flo Hockey joins Guy for two segments. First to talk about the camp rosters for Hockey Canada and USA Hockey ahead of the 2025 WJC. [39:41] - The second segment with Chris Peters turns to the recent CHL USA Prospect Challenge and that spills into a deep discussion on the changing landscape of junior and college hockey. [1:09:00] - An update on the BCHL both on and off the ice with the help of Brian Wiebe of BCHL Network.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the show with reaction to the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the Kelowna Rockets hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup and other news and notes. [14:05] - Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff was on hand for the first ever CHL USA Prospects Challenge and offers up this recap of what worked, what tinkering he'd like to see and which players stood out. [30:16] - A second segment with Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff who breaks down his 2025 NHL Draft rankings and also looks ahead to the 2025 WJC. [52:42] - This week's 2025 Draft Spotlight segment features Edmonton Oil Kings rookie winger Lukas Sawchyn. His season thus far, his path to the WHL and thoughts on the upcoming draft.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - Season 20 intro [1:12] - Guy has scoring leader updates and new and notes from the QMJHL, OHL, WHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL, NAHL and NCAA. [18:56] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight gets turned on and pointed toward Ann Arbor, MI to feature Jack Murtagh from the U18 squad of the US-NTDP. [37:29] - Another 2025 Draft Spotlight segment this time shining on Victoria Royals forward Cole Reschny who led Canada in scoring at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and is ranked in the 1st round by NHL Central Scouting. [58:13] - Dennis Williams is the new head coach of the Bowling Green Falcons but spent nearly a decade as the coach and GM of the WHL's Everett Silvertips. We'll talk with him about making the change, how the new team is playing and of course pick his brain about the changing landscape of junior/college hockey.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with standings updates in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL plus the CHL Top 10, USCHO top 20 for NCAA and more. [16:18] - Player agent Gerry Johannson from The Sports Corporation returns to The Pipeline Show to share his perspective on the news that CHL players will be able to play NCAA hockey beginning next season. [33:51] - The Pacific Northwest is getting to see some excellent hockey from WHL franchises this year so Josh Critzer of PNW Hockey Talk is back to tell us about those clubs. Also, what is the response to the CHL/NCAA story from an American based WHL market? [1:06:51] - Given an 'A' rating by NHL Central Scouting, defenceman Charlie Trethewey will be one to watch at the upcoming CHL - USA Prospects Challenge. He's in this week's 2025 Draft Spotlight.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has a quick intro segment with CHL top 10, NCAA top 20 and U17 update [8:19] - Scott Wheeler from The Athletic has released his first 2025 NHL Draft rankings, we talk about the upcoming CHL vs NTDP games and the CHL/NCAA ruling as well. [42:04] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight gets pointed towards Swift Current to feature 6'5 defenceman Peyton Kettles who was given a 'B' rating by NHL Central Scouting. [59:18] - Sean Hogan is the Executive Director of College Hockey Inc and he updates everyone on the changes to the junior/college hockey landscape.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins this week with a look at the standings in the WHL, OHL, QMJHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NCAA [12:27] - The 2025 Draft Spotlight shines on Saginaw Spirit forward Michael Misa who was granted exceptional status a couple of years ago and is now ripping up the OHL in his 3rd season. [34:36] - The USHL season is a little over a month in and Ryan Sikes from Flo Hockey joins us to talk about the teams and players that are making news for both good and bad reasons. [1:01:48] - McKeen's Hockey has released their first ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft so Director of Scouting Brock Otten slides in to discuss some of the top rated players and scouting events on the agenda.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro to Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy shares a number of news items from junior and college hockey including standings, Central Scouting rankings, the CHL USA Prospect Challenge and more. [16:16] - He's one of the top ranked players in the entire Class of 2025, now Porter Martone joins The Pipeline Show to discuss his hot start to the season, the NHL Draft, his path to now and more. [35:39] - The Augustana University Vikings are enjoying the start of their 2nd season at the Division I level. Head coach Garrett Raboin joins to discuss his team, his career and more. [59:12] - The President of the Canadian Hockey League, Dan MacKenzie, makes his debut on The Pipeline Show to recap a long overdue meeting between he, the three CHL commissioners and representatives of all 60 CHL clubs. [1:27:57] - Another player being touted as a probably 1st round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft is big defenceman Jackson Smith of the Tri-City Americans. Jackson stops by to discuss his career, looking ahead to the draft, CHL/USA Prospects Game and much more.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy welcomes everyone in with an update on scoring/goalie leaders and some news and notes from the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NCAA. [17:10] - The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs have been a top hockey program over the last 15 years. Matt Wellens covers the Bulldogs for The Duluth News so he can tell us all about this year's team and why head coach Scott Sandelin hasn't accepted NHL offers yet. [40:35] - Steve Hamilton is the new head coach of the Everett Silvertips and that team has begun the 2024-25 season very well. We find out how they're getting it done and what 'Hammy' thinks about his new surroundings. [1:10:24] - Legendary WHL alum Lanny McDonald went from the Medicine Hat Tigers to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies, the Calgary Flames and right into the Hockey Hall of Fame. We revisit his appearance on The Pipeline Show from January of 2017.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a lengthy amount of News and Notes from the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NCAA. [18:57] - The new season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League is well underway and with an update on the happenings so far is the voice of the Bonnyville Pontiacs, Michael Menzies. [43:16] - Ryan Kennedy from the Hockey News joins Guy to discuss a number of angles on the story about CHL players maintaining eligibility to play NCAA hockey. [1:03:39] - Turning on the 2025 Draft Spotlight to feature another draft eligible player and this week Guy is joined by Vancouver Giants forward Cameron Schmidt.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 20 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy goes over some News and Notes in the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and NCAA including a new lawsuit asking for an end to drafts in the Canadian Hockey League. [18:21] - The QMJHL is just underway and veteran beat reporter Willy Palov shares his thoughts on the teams and players to watch for this season. [45:55] - An in-depth look at the Big Ten hockey conference with USCHO writer Todd Milewski who can tell us about the players and teams expected to lead the way this year. [1:18:02] - What NCAA preview would be complete without talking about the 11 teams in Hockey East? Thankfully Jimmy Connelly is here to be our guide. [1:48:46] - A perfect way to wrap up the episode is with the first Draft Spotlight segment of Season 20. Roger McQueen of the Brandon Wheat Kings is already considered a top prospect for the 2025 NHL Draft and he's off to a great start to the year.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with news and notes from the CHL, AJHL, BCHL, USHL and the NCAA top 20. [15:28] - An extended conversation with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald to preview the NCHC conference and also thoughts on WHL forward Braxton Whitehead's verbal commitment to Arizona State. [59:24] - The USHL's Fall Showcase is complete and on hand was Chris Peters from Flo Hockey who offers up this recap of the event and preview of the 2024-25 season. [1:22:34] - The voice of the Kitchener Rangers is Mike Farwell. He's also the guest to preview the season in the Ontario Hockey League.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Some news and notes, reaction to the 1st annual ESTYs, the guest list and more. [13:42] - The Seattle Thunderbirds are in the spotlight with the help of General Manager Bil La Forge. [33:24] - The #1 ranked team in the pre-season CHL Top 10 are the Medicine Hat Tigers. New broadcast voice of the Tigers is Will Bryant and he shares his thoughts. [59:45] - Vancouver Island is the home of the Victoria Royals and beat writer Cleve Dheensaw has covered the WHL scene there since the days of the Victoria Cougars so who better to get for a preview? [1:25:47] - Last but not least, the Edmonton Oil Kings are in the final preview spotlight. General Manager of the team is Kirt Hill who provides insight on the team this year. [1:50:24] - Predictions!?!?

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy quickly sets the stage for this special early week edition of the podcast and the guest list. [7:16] - Austin Draude is the radio voice of the Wenatchee Wild and our guest to tell us about the team as they begin their second season in the WHL. High expectations for the team. [28:21] - Up next, the defending champion Moose Jaw Warriors are in the spotlight. Head coach Mark O'Leary shares his insight on the roster and explains why he is not anticipating a tumble down the standings after a championship season. [48:46] - The Calgary Hitmen return almost their entire roster from the end of last season and General Manager Garry Davidson believes that climbing the standings will be the end result of that. [1:09:19] - Last stop in this episode is on the west coast as the Vancouver Giants are in the spotlight. Barclay Parneta is the General Manager of the team and likes what he's seen this fall.

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.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - The 2024/25 WHL Team Previews continue. It's week 2 of 4 with 5 more teams under the microscope leading up to opening weekend of the WHL season. [7:45] - Rob Mahon is the radio voice of the Brandon Wheat Kings and he provides some insight on the lone franchise based in Manitoba. [33:01] - The Swift Current Broncos were "all in" last season but didn't make it out of the 2nd round of the playoffs. The team has some unfinished business and feel like they have the horses to contend once again. [53:53] - They fell short of the playoffs last year but maybe that's why the Tri-City Americans are now one of the tallest teams in the WHL. General Manager Bob Tory shares his thoughts on this year's team. [1:12:42] - Speaking of big teams, the Lethbridge Hurricanes have a lot of big bodies on their roster too. Broadcaster Dustin Forbes weighs in on the 'Canes as the season draws near. [1:40:09] - Last but not least, the defending regular season BC Division and Western Conference champs are going to be back for more according to General Manager Mark Lamb.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - A very quick intro segment to set the table for an overstuffed episode with one big trade announcement also touched on. [8:28] - The new Commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League is Bryan Crawford and he leads the guest list this week to discuss taking on the job and what his vision is for the future of the OHL. [31:51] - The annual WHL team previews begins with the Kamloops Blazers with the assistance of the long time radio broadcast voice of the team, Jon Keen. [56:16] - The WHL regular season champs last year were the Saskatoon Blades. General Manager Colin Priestner is here to preview the coming campaign for his club. [1:29:38] - After a summer of exciting changes, the Everett Silvertips begin the year with a new head coach in Steve Hamilton, a new exceptional status defenceman in Landon DuPont and a new General Manager too. Mike Fraser joins me to talk about it all. [1:59:10] - The always exciting Portland Winterhawks will try to follow up their Western Conference title despite losing about half of their roster. Nick Marek is the play caller for the Winterhawks and joins me once again. [2:27:21] - Wrapping it up for this week is the owner and General Manager of the Red Deer Rebels - Brent Sutter.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with the usual News & Notes segment before getting into the guest list. [14:32] - The Western Hockey League is in good hands. Commissioner Dan Near makes his first appearance on The Pipeline Show to talk about his vision for the future of the league. [52:09] - Former co-host of The Pipeline Show, Dean Millard, closes out this week's episode to reminisce and also discuss his role with 4 Vengeance Media, the Junior Prospects Hockey League and more.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The NEW intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:13] - Guy kicks off the second decade of The Pipeline Show with some news and notes before getting to the guest list. [20:09] - The new Executive Director of College Hockey Inc is Sean Hogan who joins to discuss taking over the big chair from Mike Snee. We get his perspective on a number of college hockey topics. [38:04] - Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff checks in with his early thoughts on the news lawsuit against the NCAA by a junior player with small ties to the OHL. Our main focus is on last week's 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and which players stood out for him. [1:06:57] - The 50th season of the North American Hockey League is about to begin. President and Commissioner Mark Frankenfeld is back to help set up the new season including the addition of 3 new teams and some talk about Canadian involvement.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - For the final time...the intro to Season 19 [1:12] - Guy has news and notes to begin the episode including 5 WHL teams now bidding on host duty for the 2026 Memorial Cup. [16:55] - Hockey Canada head scout Byron Bonora joins Guy to go in-depth on the roster that he has helped put together ahead of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. [41:26] - The U20 Summer Showcase has been underway this week and wraps up on the weekend. Chris Peters from Flo Hockey is there and checks in with his thoughts to close out Season 19.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has some news and notes before getting to the guest list for the week. [8:55] - Peter Anholt is the General Manager of the WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes but also one of the execs responsible of putting together the U20 WJC team for Hockey Canada and we cover a number of subjects for both roles. [37:12] - Prospect expert Scott Wheeler from The Athletic joins me to discuss in-depth the camp roster that Canada has assembled for the U20 Summer Showcase.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has news and notes from the WHL with several coaches on the move plus thoughts on Canada's U20 summer camp and this week's guest list too. [12:54] - USA Hockey has their camp roster out ahead of the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and to help go through the roster is guest Ryan Sikes from Flo Hockey. [32:09] - Hockey Canada's entry for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup will be formalized after a camp later this month. Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff shares his insights on the list of players trying to make the team.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy makes note of a handful of player signings and which Oil Kings went to NHL development camps before getting to the guest list for the week. [6:56] - Derek Neumeier from McKeen's Hockey recaps the 2024 NHL Draft from a western Canada perspective plus some Hlinka Gretzky Cup and U20 Summer Showcase talk too. [40:59] - The Edmonton Oil Kings have a new play-by-play broadcaster and this week, fans of the team can get to know Mat Barrett a little better. [1:00:20] - This week's episode wraps up with a recap of the CHL Import Draft with the help of Brad Coccimiglio of Soo Today.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has thoughts on the newly announced CHL/USA Hockey Prospect Challenge and then announced the guest list for Part 2 of the Scout's Draft Preview Show. [11:29] - First up on the agenda is Russ Cohen from NHL Network on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Locked on Flyers and Elite Prospects. Who is Russ targeting with those 6 picks in this year's draft? [34:31] - The second independent scout to join us this week is the Director of North American Scouting for Elite Prospects; Mitchell Brown. [55:52] - Last but certainly not least, Scott Wheeler from The Athletic shares his insight on another 6-pack of guys we all need to know before the 2024 NHL Draft.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has a very quick introduction segment to set the table for the week. [8:21] - Scout's week kicks off with Chris Peters from Flo Hockey with his six picks from various slots in the 2024 NHL Draft. [39:00] - The next scout in the queue is Tony Ferrari from The Hockey News with his half dozen players for listeners to learn about. [1:06:04] - The final scout for this week is the Director of Scouting for Mckeen's Hockey; Brock Otten. [1:40:09] - The final draft eligible player to join me in Season 19 is Ollie Josephson of the Red Deer Rebels. The Draft Spotlight segment closes out this week's episode.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Pipeline Show intro for Season 19 [1:12] - Guy begins the week with some news and notes before getting to the guest list. [14:15] - The 2024 Draft Spotlight gets turned on for the entire show beginning with forward Teddy Stiga from the U18 squad of the US-NTDP. The Boston College recruit has seen his stock steadily rise over the course of the season. [36:50] - Another member of the US-NTDP, defenceman E.J. Emery, joins Guy next to talk about how a kid from Surrey, BC finds himself representing the United States on the international hockey stage. [57:00] - We close out this week's episode with another Draft Spotlight segment and get to know Finnish defenceman Joona Vaisanen who had a terrific rookie season with the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy has some quick News and Notes items to pass on before getting to this week's guest list. [10:38] - Josh Critzer from PNW Hockey Talk was in Saginaw, Michigan for the last couple of weeks as he covered the 2024 Memorial Cup and offers up this recap of the event. [38:41] - The 2024 Draft Spotlight gets turned on and pointed towards New Hampshire based Kimbell Union Academy as we get to know Jack Sadowski who had an absolutely monster season and no wonders what might happen at the draft in a couple of weeks. [1:00:27] - Another Draft Spotlight segment to close out this week's episode. This time we hear from the goalie ranked 5th in North America by NHL Central Scouting, it's Dawson Cowan of the Spokane Chiefs.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 19 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the week's episode off with updates from the Memorial Cup, the BCHL, player signings and more before getting to the guest list. [17:39] - The 2024 Draft Spotlight finds North Bay Battalion forward Anthony Romani who did not get selected in 2023 but responded with a massive 111-point campaign in the OHL. [38:14] - The landscape of college hockey is undergoing a massive change right now and no one really knows how it's all going to play out. Adam Wodon from College Hockey News weighs in on some NCAA schools now being able to play athletes, the NIL (Name, image and likeness) and the transfer portal creating a competitive imbalance. [1:20:25] - 2024 has been a chaotic year for the Alberta Junior Hockey League but is the news all doom and gloom? Not according to Dave Dawson from HN Live.

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.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 19 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy kicks off the episode with an update from the CHL finals, the Centennial Cup, the BCHL, USHL and NAHL playoffs too. [16:51] - The first 2024 Draft Spotlight segment of the week features Kamloops Blazers defenceman Harrison Brunicke who just helped Canada claim a gold at the World U18s. [36:50] - Another Draft Spotlight segment, this time featuring Edmonton Oil Kings rookie blueliner Parker Alcos. Ranked just outside the top 100 by NHL Central Scouting. [54:47] - The WHL Championship series was seen on TSN and calling the games was Dustin Nielson of Edmonton Sports Talk. He joined me to recap Moose Jaw's win and what the series was like overall.