WHL Radio Show Podcast

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, wraps up the WHL season with the Medicine Hat Tigers capturing the Ed Chynoweth Cup.  Hear the emotion on the ice after the Tigers clinched the series in five games in Spokane, WA.The WHL's Cami Kepke was on the ice for the emotional Cup hand-off to G Harrison Meneghin following the loss of his father Derek.  Also hear from Oasiz Wiesblatt, Gavin McKenna, Head Coach / GM Willie Desjardins and more.The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is a month away.  The number one ranked goaltender in North American according to NHL Central Scouting is Prince George Cougars G Joshua Ravensbergen.  He'll tell his story of being undrafted and his preparations for the NHL Combine.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, breaks down a thrilling 1st round of the WHL Prospects Draft. Get the recap as the Regina Pats used the 1st overall pick to select Maddox Schultz and then acquired the 3rd pick overall to take Liam Pue. WHL Commissioner Dan Near brought the suspense from the Draft Podium.Medicine Hat Tigers F Gavin McKenna keeps adding to his trophy case.  He is the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy winner as the WHL Player of the Year. He's our guest as he looks back on reaching a personal goal and looks ahead to the WHL Championship series against the Spokane Chiefs on home ice this weekend.What a final season in the WHL for Portland Winterhawks D Tyson Jugnauth. He's the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy winner as the WHL Defenseman of the Year.  He joins the show as he made his way back from Portland following the end of his season.13 WHL'ers plus staff helped Canada win a IIHF U-18 gold medal in Texas.  We'll hear from some of the key contributors from the WHL contingent.Finally, what a moment for WHL Alumni Adam Lowry. The Winnipeg Jets captain was the game seven double-overtime hero in the 1st round.  We'll take you back to the biggest goal so far in his career.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at both the Spokane Chiefs and Medicine Hat Tigers advancing to the WHL Championship Series for the Ed Chynoweth Cup.  We will take you back to the series clinching games as both teams advance via a series sweep.  The Tigers and Chiefs open up the WHL Championship Series May 9th in Medicine Hat, AB.What a final season in the WHL for Prince Albert Raiders G Max Hildebrandt.  The Del Wilson Memorial Trophy winner for the WHL's top goaltender will join us.  Max will look back on the season and look ahead towards an NCAA commitment to Bemidji State. For the first time as a General Manager, Spokane's Matt Bardsley has won the WHL's Lloyd Saunders Memorial Award as the league's top executive.  We'll hear from Matt on the award and the key moves and acquisitions which have led the Chiefs to the WHL Championship series.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, gets you set for the WHL's Eastern and Western Conference Championship Series.  We will recap a pair of game sevens that saw the Portland Winterhawks and Lethbridge Hurricanes advance.1st year WHL Head Coach Kyle Gustafson has his Portland Winterhawks into the final four after a pair of series upsets.  He'll join us as we look back, and look ahead to the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Conference Championship series.An exceptional season.  Everett Silvertips D Landon DuPont has captured the WHL's Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Rookie of the Year.  We'll look back on his 1st season in the WHL.Medicine Hat Tigers F Gavin McKenna now prepares for the Lethbridge Hurricanes.  He discusses his two goals against Prince Albert that went viral online.  Finally, referee Mike Langin has been named the Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy winner as the WHL Official of the Year. the 14 year veteran will join the show this week.  

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at a couple of highlight reel goals this past week from Medicine Hat Tigers F Gavin McKenna.  The top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft put on a show in both Medicine Hat and Prince Albert in the second round WHL series.The Regina Pats hold a lot of cards for the upcoming 2025 WHL Prospects Draft May 7-8.  General Manager Alan Millar joins us to discuss the plans for the 1st overall selection and how important the Draft is for the entire Pats organization moving forward.NHL Central Scouting has released it's Final Rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft.  67 WHL'ers cracking the list. We'll have the highlights.Mike Boyle had quite the day in Spokane.  The longtime Chiefs broadcaster pulled off a two sport play-by-play doubleheader that culminated with a double overtime thriller at the Spokane Arena.Finally, former WHL player/Head Coach of the Saskatoon Blades Mitch Love had a front row seat to NHL history.  The Assistant Coach of the Washington Capitals tells us more about Alexander Ovechkin's chase of history and his time so far with the Capitals organization.  

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes you back to Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft Lottery.  The Regina Pats emerging as the winner. We'll have the announcement and get reaction from Pats General Manager Allan Miller. The top prospect for the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft is regarded as Regina's Maddox Schultz of the U-18 AAA Regina Pat Canadians.Victory+ is the WHL's new streaming provider and viewership numbers broke WHL records in the 1st round of the Playoffs.  WHL Commissioner Dan Near joins us to share some of the significant numbers and what might be next for the WHL and Victory+.We had a thrilling end to the 1st round.  We'll take you back to three endings including two Game Sevens and a double OT thriller between US Division rivals.Finally, the Medicine Hat Tigers and Prince Albert Raiders are set for battle in the 2nd round.  Tigers F Ryder Ritchie is our guest as he matches up against his former team. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, updates the opening round of the 2025 WHL Playoffs Presented by Nutrien.  We have some great series heading into the second weekend of the post-season and some mid-week overtime thrillers.The Calgary Hitmen are the first team to advance.  They swept the Saskatoon Blades in four straight.  Hitmen 1st year Head Coach Paul McFarlane joins us to discuss a 1st round series win and what lies ahead next weekend.It was an emotional return for Medicine Hat Tigers G Harrison Meneghin after the passing of his father Derek on the final day of the WHL's regular season. We'll take you back to his return on the ice and the special moment in Medicine Hat.Finally, we'll have the latest WHL Award Nominees and a look at the Players of the Month for March.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at two Western Hockey League expansion announcements in Penticton and Chilliwack, BC.The Penticton Vees are entering the WHL for the 2025-26 season. Hear from WHL Commissioner Dan Near after the official word in the South Okanagan.  Hear from Vees owner Graham Fraser and Head Coach / General Manager Fred Harbinson.In Chilliwack, an ownership application process has been launched for a franchise to begin play in 2026-27. We will take you to that announcement.There is a new all-time WHL wins leader among goaltenders.  Calgary Hitmen G Daniel Hauser set the new mark in the final weekend of the regular season. We'll have a look back on the record setting moment.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at three key Divisional races heading into the final weekend of the regular season. With all 16 playoffs spots secured, the BC, Central and East Division titles are all up for grabs with just two games to play. Adding to it, several of the teams competing for a Division title all play head-to-head games to round out the season.The WHL and Victory+ have teamed up to offer a new free streaming service for all WHL games beginning with the 2025 WHL Playoffs.  Neil Gruninger is the CEO of A Parent Media Co. Inc which operates Victoty+. He'll join us to give us more information on the product and what WHL fans can expect.  The WHL's Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence was presented to the family of the late Greg Meachem recently in Red Deer.  Greg's longtime friend Danny Rode joins us. He'll discuss Greg's character and his legacy of covering the Red Deer Rebels and the WHL.----------

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at the race a top the US Division and the Western Conference.  The Everett Silvertips won a key showdown on Wednesday Night in the 'Dub which pushes them to closer to the #1 seed.The University of Saskatchewan Huskies won the Canada West Men's Hockey Championship this past weekend. Now, the roster of WHL alumni will head to the USPORTS National Championships in Ottawa. The Huskies are coached by former longtime Spokane Chief Brandin Cote.  He'll be our guest.A four goal, one assist weekend for Saskatoon Blades F Hunter Laing has netted him the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. He'll talk about his weekend and the Blades in the hunt for an East Division title.  Finally, the Brandon Wheat Kings will honour legend Brian Propp this weekend with a Hall of Fame Induction. We'll hear from one of the all-time leading scorers in WHL history ahead of the event. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features more on the upcoming WHL Yukon Showcase this September.  WHL Commissioner Dan Near is our guest. He talks about how the event came together and what he's looking forward to when the Medicine Hat Tigers take on the Kelowna Rockets in a pair of exhibition games. What a season for former Portland Winterhawks D Clay Hanus.  The Canada West Player of the Year and his Calgary based Mount Royal Cougars will play for a Canada West title this weekend in Saskatoon against the U of S.  Hanus joins us ahead of the final as he takes advantage of the WHL Scholarship program now in year three of University.The Seattle Thunderbirds are pushing for the final playoff spot in the West.  Head Coach Matt O'Dette joins us to talk about the team's turnaround since the trade deadline.What a season for Victoria Royals F Teydon Trembecky.  With 42 goals so far this season, his past weekend's performance earned him the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. We'll get his thoughts.  

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at the announced WHL Yukon Showcase set for Whitehorse, YK this September. Whitehorse native Gavin McKenna will be the star attraction when his Medicine Hat Tigers take on the Kelowna Rockets in a pair of exhibition games.  McKenna - also the Tempo WHL Player of the Week - will be our guest.Canada's win at the Four Nations Face-off has aided by nine WHL alumni.  We'll hear from some WHL Head Coach / GM's on the significant win and what the championship game can teach you. Finally, Calgary Hitmen G Daniel Hauser is on a roll.  He's picked up three shutouts in his last four starts. He's been named the WHL Goaltender of the Week - he'll join us to wrap up the show.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at the Spokane Chiefs recent run and what's behind it.  Hear from Head Coach Brad Lauer on his approach, and from the WHL's leading goal scorer Shea Van Olm.The WHL has a new top-5 when it comes to all-time Coaching Wins.  Kamloops Blazers Coach/GM Shaun Clouston has vaulted into the 5th spot after back-to-back wins. We'll have more on that.The Kelowna Rockets had a special guest at practice this past week.  Buffalo Sabres F and WHL Alum Zach Benson was skating with the Rockets and his brother Levi. We'll have that story.Finally, Kamloops Blazers F Tommy Lafreniere is the top scoring WHL rookie forward to begin the weekend. We'll hear his story on how he's excelled this season.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at Vancouver Giants Head Coach Manny Viveiros and his two-pronged battle with Cancer a few years back.  In conversation with the WHL's Cami Kepke, Viveiros talks about the physical and mental battle he went through and how he sought help.Prince Albert Raiders D Daxon Rudolph has entered the chat. The WHL Rookie of the Month for January is coming on strong as he takes his place amongst the best 2008-born players in the WHL.  More from the 1st overall pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.Speaking of rookies, Tri-City Americans F Savin Virk is the WHL Rookie of the Week after putting up seven points in three games including his first ever WHL hat-trick.  He'll be our guest. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, checks in with WHL Commisioner Dan Near.  Dan talks about what he's seeing around the league and the ways fans are consuming content. He has ideas on how the WHL can make the product better. He leads off this week.The Swift Current Broncos are in the mix in the East Division down the stretch.  General Manager Chad Leslie has a chat about his deadline moves and competing in a new hockey landscape moving forward.We have a look at the WHL Players of the Month for January, and a special feature on former Everett Silvertips/Victoria Royals G Tyler Palmer on his recent EBUG experience for the Edmonton Oilers.  

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes you back to a marquee Wednesday Night in the Dub match-up.  The Medicine Hat Tigers were lead by a Gavin McKenna hat-trick in a victory over the Everett Silvertips to stretch their winning streak to 10.  McKenna - a potential 1st overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft - recaps the big night and tells us why the Tigers are finding success.The WHL is talent-laden for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.  NHL Central Scouting features several WHL players within it's top 20 rated skaters in North America.  Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr sits down to discuss some of the top WHL talent. Find out who his favourite player in the Draft Class might be. The Brandon Wheat Kings are back home after a whirlwind seven game Western road swing.  Defenseman Quinn Mantei capped the final three games of the trip with eight points to be named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. He's our guest to wrap up the show.   

WHL This Week - Radio Edition features three players who captured weekly WHL Awards and a longtime Coach & General Manager honoured this past weekend by the New York Islanders.Spokane Chiefs F Berkly Catton has been on a tear lately. The Tempo WHL Player of the Week makes up one half of the most dangerous WHL duo along with Andrew Cristall. We'll hear from Berkly.The Medicine Hat Tigers are on a roll heading into the weekend as they lead the Central Division by a point. Goaltender Harrison Meneghin claimed the WHL Goalie of the Week award and joins the show.The WHL features a talented class of 16 year-olds (2008-born) across the league. One of the rising stars in Vancouver Giants D Ryan Lin.  He recently set a new Vancouver Giants record for points in a season by a 16 year-old D. We will hear from the top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft.Finally, Red Deer Rebels President & General Manager Brent Sutter was inducted into the New York Islanders Hall of Fame in a special ceremony.  Sutter played on Long Island from 1980-1991. We will take you back to that ceremony. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, breaks down a busy week leading into the WHL Trade Deadline.We have reaction from some of the big moves around the league.  The Spokane Chiefs acquired F Andrew Cristall from the Spokane Chiefs - Spokane GM Matt Bardsley calls Cristall a "special player".  Bardsley joins us to talk about the blockbuster deal.The Lethbridge Hurricanes landed World Junior D Caden Price from the Kelowna Rockets. Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt tells us why the "Price was Right".The Prince George Cougars landed a coveted top-six forward in Ben Riche from the Saskatoon Blades.  We'll hear from both Riche and Cougars General Manager Mark Lamb.Also, the Tempo WHL Player of the Week is Evan Friesen of the Wenatchee Wild.  He'll join us to wrap up the show after a 10 point week.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition is loaded this week.  We'll take a look at a disappointing ending to Canada's World Junior Tournament in a loss to a WHL-laden Czechia team.  Hear from Czechia import for the Edmonton Oil Kings Adam Jecho and Kelowna Rockets Czechia forward Jakub Stancl as they advance to the semi-finals. Czechia features seven players from WHL Clubs.The WHL's Trade Deadline is seeing some early movement.  The Calgary Hitmen have been busy. They added 20 year-old G Daniel Hauser from Wenatchee on top of several other roster bolstering moves.  Hitmen General Manager Gary Davidson is our guest.The Saskatoon Blades have begun the rebuild after trading veteran F Brandon Lisowsky to Victoria. Blades GM Colin Priestner explains the move.What will the Tri-City Americans do? Ams GM Bob Tory gives us a debriefing just six days before Thursday's deadline.

WHL This Week, has a special Friday the 13th edition as we take a look at 2025 IIHF World Junior hopefuls for both Canada and the USA.  Hear from several players at Canada's Selection Camp from the WHL including Berkly Catton of the Spokane Chiefs, Caden Price of the Kelowna Rockets and others in a bid to wear Canadian colours.On the U.S. side, Edmonton Oil Kings D Blake Fiddler is trying to do the same thing for his home country. He'll be our guest.Also, former Portland Winterhawk Tyson Kozak made his NHL debut this past week with the Buffalo Sabres. We'll go back to that moment for the 21 year-old who also scored his first NHL goal.Finally, Winterhawks D Tyson Jugnauth is the Tempo WHL Player of the Week after a franchise record performance this past weekend.  He'll wrap up the show.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition takes a look at a significant trade this past week and Canada's World Junior Selection Camp roster featuring 12 players from the WHL.  Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt breaks down the trade with Moose Jaw and also talks about the always controversial Selection Camp roster as the GM of Canada's U20 team. The centre-piece of this week's trade was F Brayden Yager. A WHL Champion last year in Moose Jaw, he'll look to bring his experience to Lethbridge. We'll hear from him.It was a big week for Medicine Hat Tigers F Gavin McKenna.  Not only is he the Tempo WHL Player of the Week, McKenna will also head to Ottawa for Canada's World Junior Selection Camp at just the age of 16.  He'll wrap up the show.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, looks into this week's announcement of the 2026 Memorial Cup heading to Kelowna.  Hear reaction from WHL Commissioner Dan Near, CHL Commissioner Dan MacKenzie and Kelowna Rockets President/GM Bruce Hamilton on what went into the bid and the selection process.  THE CHL Prospects sweeping a two-game set against the USA this week in the CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota.  The WHL playing a key role in the pair of wins.  Moose Jaw Warriors F Lynden Lackovic and Victoria Royals F Cole Reschny played key roles in the wins.  Hear from both NHL draft eligible forwards and CHL Head Coach Kris Mallette.Finally, Kelowna Rockets F Andrew Cristall is the Tempo WHL Player of the Week after putting up nine points in three games to continue his torrid pace. He's our guest to wrap up this week's show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the U17 World Challenge with 15 WHL players bringing home a medal. Spokane Chiefs F Mathis Preston was one of several gold medalists for Team Canada White after scoring six goals to lead the way.Things are heating up in Prince George.  LA Kings prospects Koehn Ziemmer has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. We will hear from him.Speaking of heating up, we'll check in on the Tri-City Americans who are in the middle of their longest winning streak since the 2011-12 season. They begin an East Division road trip riding a 12-game winning streak.Finally, it's back. Nickelodeon themed jerseys are coming to a WHL rink near you. It's all in the name of charity and Children's Hospitals across western Canada.  The WHL's Jane Hart previews this year's edition.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, shares the WHL's reaction statement to the NCAA player eligibility changes announced this week. WHL Commissioner Dan Near welcoming the changes and looking forward to attracting the top talent across Western Canada and the Western U.S.After leading the WHL in scoring to start the season, Medicine Hat Tigers F Gavin McKenna has been named the WHL's Player of the Month.  He'll be our guest.The NHL's Seattle Kraken have invested several of their draft picks into WHL draft eligible talent since the franchise's first NHL Draft in 2021.  Kraken Director of Amateur Scouting Robert Kron is our guest as we discuss their stable of WHL prospects.Finally, the Tempo WHL Player of the Week is Brady Birnie of the Swift Current Broncos.  He'll wrap up the show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, checks in with 1st year Everett Silvertips Coach Steve Hamilton. The veteran coach is in his first season guiding a team in the Western Conference after years in the Central Division. He'll talk about the team's start, Landon Dupont and competing every night in the US Division. It seems everything is coming up aces for Moose Jaw Warriors F Lynden Lackovic.  The "A" rated skater ranked by NHL Central Scouting was also recently named to Team CHL for the upcoming Kubota Prospects Challenge.  He'll be our guest.For the second time in a month, Kamloops Blazers F Nathan Behm has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Month.  Behm put up 10 points last week, helping the Blazers to a 2-1 record.  He'll round out the show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition - has two WHL players on who had great weeks.  Both Victoria Royals F Cole Reschny and Calgary Hitmen F Ben Kindel were two of 10 WHL'ers named to the two-game CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota.  Both were two of 55 WHL'ers named to NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Players to Watch list.   Kindel was also named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. We'll hear from both.Former Kelowna Rockets D Luke Schenn recently passed the 1000 career NHL games milestone with the Nashville Predators. Hear from Schenn on his time in the WHL and how it laid the foundation for his success at the NHL level.Also, former five-year Tri-City American Connor Bouchard was recently honoured by the Mount Royal Cougars for his 2023-24 USPORTS Men's Hockey Player of the Year Award.  The WHL's Cami Kepke was there and chatted with Bouchard as they embark on another Canada West season with championship aspirations. 

It's an all players edition of WHL This Week - Radio Edition.First, 2022-23 Four Broncos Memorial Trophy Winner Connor Bedard was recently back through Western Canada with the Chicago Blackhawks.  Connor reminisces about his time with the Regina Pats and his last time in Calgary at the Saddledome where he played in front of over 17,000 fans as Bedard Mania swept across the WHL.  Tri-City Americans D Jackson Smith is a potential 1st round pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft.  The 6-3 defenseman is off to a good start this season and we learn more about the Calgary, AB native who is a 2nd generation WHL talent.This year, the WHL features a very talented crop of 16 year-old talent.  It's led by 2023 WHL Prospects Draft 1st overall pick D Dax Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders.  He'll join us as the Raiders hit the road for the BC Division tour.Finally, Vancouver Giants veteran D Mazden Leslie has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week - he'll wrap up the show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Editon, looks at four WHL players returned to their clubs after long runs with their respective NHL teams. Andrew Cristall (Kelowna Rockets / Washington Capitals), Carter Yakemchuk (Calgary Hitmen / Ottawa Senators), Tanner Molendyk (Saskatoon Blades / Nashville Predators) and Harrison Brunicke (Kamloops Blazers / Pittsburgh Penguins).Spokane Chiefs F Shea Van Olm is the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. The veteran forward collected four goals and three assists for seven points in two weekend wins.  Shea joins us from the midst of the Chiefs East Division road trip.A familiar coach is back in the US Division. Don Nachbaur - 3rd all time in WHL Coaching Wins - is now guiding the Wenatchee Wild. We'll catch up with the veteran coach and find out what keeps bringing him back.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features two Aboriginal WHL players as the league honours and observes National Truth & Reconciliation Day.  Hear from Zachary Shantz of the Regina Pats and Jett Lajoie of the Prince George Cougars on what the Orange Shirt movement means to them.  Find out what the WHL is doing this weekend in recognition. Nathan Behm of the Kamloops Blazers is the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. The 2025 NHL Draft eligible forward is building quite the sports resume after winning a National long drive championship and two appearances for Canada on the International baseball stage. Hear his story.The Victoria Royals are off to a good start. Head Coach James Patrick discusses the changes he made heading into the season and the emergence of 16 year-old D Keaton Verhoeff.  Finally, it wasn't cowbells in Everett last weekend, it was wedding bells.  Two members of the Everett Silvertips ice crew were married at the rink. Hear that story to close out the show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features WHL Commisioner Dan Near.  He talks his first full season on the job, opening weekend, the state of the WHL, and what changes we are in store for in the months ahead. The Portland Winterhawks have a new front man.  Kyle Gustafson was promoted from Associate to Head Coach in the off-season.  He joins us to talk about the job promotion, and just where the Winterhawks are at after advancing to last season's Ed Chynoweth Cup Championship Series.What an opening weekend for Brandon Wheat Kings F Roger McQueen. The top prospect for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft is the WHL Player of the Week after a huge four-goal opening night. He'll round out the show.  

We are back for another season on the WHL Radio Show.  The new 2024-25 season is here and it's Opening Weekend!WHL Vice-President of Hockey Richard Doerksen joins us to discuss some new rules and some modifications that teams and fans should be aware of.  15 year-old exceptional status D Landon DuPont begins his WHL career in Everett.  We put hockey on the back burner and learn more about what Landon is all about.The Medicine Hat Tigers are ranked number one in the fist edition of the CHL Top 10. With a deep and talented roster led by Gavin McKenna, Tigers Head Coach & General Manager Willie Desjardins joins us to talk about his team and the challenges that lie ahead. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes you back to Moose Jaw for the Championship moment.  The finish, the celebration, the post-game interviews.  Hear from several key members of the Warriors following a series sweep to capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup.  Also, we'll get a Portland perspective from Head Coach / GM Mike Johnston.  Our guests this week include Moose Jaw Warriors F & Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Brayden Yager.  He's celebrating a WHL Championship with his teammates and the City of Moose Jaw.  We will get his thoughts on the playoffs and the several key moments that led to the Warriors winning it all. We will also get his take on the 2024 Memorial Cup in Saginaw, MI as the team opens the tournament Friday, May 24th vs the host team.The Warriors General Manager will also breakdown the season and playoffs and what lies ahead in Saginaw.  Jason Ripplinger made several key moves to bolster an already strong roster both at and before the WHL trade deadline.  We will hear from the WHL veteran manager on fulfilling his vision. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft that saw 237 players drafted into the league on Thursday.  We'll have a recap of some of the top picks including 1st overall pick Landon Dupont to the Everett Silvertips.The WHL Conference Championships wrapped up in sudden death fashion. We will take you back to Saskatoon and Prince George for a pair of series clinching games that now sees the Moose Jaw Warriors match-up with the Portland Winterhawks for the Ed Chynoweth Cup. He's played overtime hero three times for the Moose Jaw Warriors including in both game six and seven in the Eastern Conference Championship. We track down Warriors F Lynden Lackovic who's becoming Mr. Clutch in the WHL Playoffs.Finally, a look at the WHL talent who helped Canada to a gold medal at the IIHF World U-18 Championship in Finland. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, updates the 2024 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.  Both Conference Championship series hit the weekend looking like they could go the distance. We will update an overtime filled Eastern Championship and take a look at the Western Championship as the series heads back North to Prince George for a game six and a possible game seven in necessary.Next week, the WHL hosts both it's US Prospects Draft and the WHL Prospects Draft.  Providing a preview of some of the top prospects that will be selected early is Taylor Green - Manager of Hockey Operations for the WHL.  Taylor previews the potential top six selections in the draft.The Prince Albert Raiders have the 2nd and 9th overall pick in the WHL Prospects Draft a year after drafting 1st, 2nd and 7th overall last year.  Raiders General Manager Curtis Hunt joins us to talk about what they are building in P.A. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, previews the WHL's Eastern & Western Conference Championships presented by Nutrien. We are down to four teams in the chase for the Ed Chynoweth Cup.Moose Jaw Warriors Head Coach Mark O'Leary is our guest.  He talks about their playoff run so far and what it will take to advance past the Saskatoon Blades.  Mark also has his dad - a former longtime Coach along for the ride so far in the WHL Playoffs.The Saskatoon Blades open the series on home ice. Hear from Head Coach Brennan Sonne, captain Trevor Wong & F Fraser Minten.The Prince George Cougars open the Western Conference Championship on home ice against the Prince George Cougars. Head Coach / GM Mark Lamb gives his thoughts going into the series and hear from F Zach Funk who's picked up 15 points in nine playoff games so far. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, updates the 2024 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.  We take a look at some of the remaining second round series heading into the weekend.The Saskatoon Blades have advanced to the Western Conference Championship.  F Fraser Minten weighs in on the series with Red Deer and what lies ahead.   The Portland Winterhawks begin the weekend with a chance to advance to the Western Conference Championship in their series with Everett.  Winterhawks Captain Gabe Klassen is our guest.WHL Official Cianna Leiffers is fresh off officiating the gold medal game at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship in Utica, New York.  The WHL's Cami Kepke spoke with her about her start in the game, refereeing on the world stage and what the next goal might be.

Episode 29 of this WHL Radio Show Podcast features Landon Dupont. After receiving Exceptional Player status from Hockey Canada, the standout defenseman is headed to the WHL in the fall.  He sits down with a chat with the WHL's Cami Kepke on all things hockey and the WHL.  The Saskatoon Blades head into the 2nd round of the WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.  Head Coach Brennan Sonne talks about their opponent in the Red Deer Rebels, laser focus and... wildlife.Kelowna Rockets F and top prospect for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Tij Iginla had a massive first round series against the Wenatchee Wild.  His eight goals led him to be the Tempo WHL Player of the Week.  He'll wrap up the show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at the WHL Awards Finalists for the upcoming announcements.  The WHL has announced the finalists for each award which will be announced between April 30th to May 9th.The WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien continue with four series in the first round.  Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Portland and Prince George have all advanced, leaving four series into the second weekend of the post-season.  Hear from Prince George Cougars F Carlin Dezainde, Portland Winterhawks D Luca Cagnoni & Swift Current Broncos F Clarke Caswell.  We also update the remaining series.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at the 2024 WHL Draft Lottery.  Prince Albert and Everett emerged as the big winners.  The Silvertips will draft 1st overall in May and we will hear from their Assistant General Manager Mike Fraser, who stops by the show.The 2024 WHL Playoffs Presented by Nutrien are now underway.  We have a playoff preview and hear more from the top seeds in the Conference in Prince George & Saskatoon.  We also get the thoughts of Kelowna Rockets F Andrew Cristall after an 111 point season and preparing for Wenatchee in the first round.The "Firkus Circus" has won a WHL scoring title and the Bobby Clarke Trophy for the top scorer in the regular season.  Jagger Firkus talks about winning the title and how it came down to the final weekend of the regular season. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at the playoff races heading into the final weekend of the WHL's regular season. There's a battle for the 1st seed in the Western Conference while four other teams are within three points from 4th to 7th.  Only one 1st round playoff series has been locked-in with just days remaining in the season.Edmonton Oil Kings Equipment Manager Rogan Dean earned an NHL assist this past weekend. We'll explain.Prince George Cougars rookie Terik Parascak continues to receive accolades.  After reaching the 100 point plateau, he's picked up the Tempo WHL Player of the Week.  He'll be our guest.Former Victoria Royals Goaltender Griffen Outhouse is a National USPORTS Champion with the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds. Outhouse and his team went undefeated all season.  He's our guest to talk about his season, his time in Victoria and how he's utilizing the WHL Scholarship Program.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at another NHL debut from a WHL player from this past season.  Zach Ostapchuk (Vancouver, Winnipeg) debuted with the NHL's Ottawa Senators earlier this week.The Red Deer Rebels made a coaching change earlier this month.  Veteran Dave Struch has been tasked with guiding the Rebels down the stretch and into the playoffs.  He'll be our guest with Troy Gillard.The UBC Thunderbirds captured the Canada West title thanks to 22 WHL Alumni.  They are now competing for a National USPORTS Championship.  We talk to their captain - former Red Deer Rebel - Chris Douglas.The Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence was recently presented for a 3rd time since it's inception. Longtime TV Broadcaster/Reporter Earl Seitz in Kamloops was announced as the winner. He'll be our guest to wrap up the show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, catches up with new WHL Commissioner Dan Near on his impressions two months into his new role.  Dan talks about the WHL's strengths and an area he'd like to see some improvement with.Swift Current Broncos G Reid Dyck was the WHL's Goaltender of the Month for February.  He's our guest to discuss his play and his surging Broncos.He's a young player having a great 16 year-old season.  Vancouver Giants F Cameron Schmidt is turning heads.  He's our guest.Finally, Kamloops Blazers F Jordan Keller is the Tempo WHL Player of the Week after putting up seven points in three games. He'll wrap up this week's show.

WHL This Week - Episode 23, takes a look at former WHL/CHL Player of the Year Logan Stankoven and his electric start to his NHL career.  The former four-year member of the Kamloops Blazers scored his first NHL goal on his 21st birthday and has scored in his last three NHL games with the Dallas Stars.Spokane Chiefs Head Coach Ryan Smith recently returned from South Korea after coaching Canada's hockey team at the World Youth Olympics.  Smith talks about his experience and the abundance of WHL prospects on that team who will look to make an impact when they arrive next fall for their 16 year-old seasons.Former WHL'er Vukie Mpufo has risen the ranks as an NHL Executive at just 28 years-old.  The Saskatoon native went to Law School after his playing days and is now the Director of Hockey Operations & Legal Affairs for the Pittsburgh Penguins. We will share his story. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, hears from the WHL Player of the Month for January. Medicine Hat Tigers F Gavin McKenna has kept up his pace in February in his first full season in the WHL.  That product of Whitehorse, YK leads off thet show.Two former WHL players made their NHL debuts this past week.  Former Seattle Thunderbirds F Matt Rempe and former Red Deer Rebel Arshdeep Bains stepped onto the NHL ice for the first time.  We will have their stories and hear from Rebels GM/President Brent Sutter on the story behind Surrey BC's Arshdeep Baines.To close, Prince George Cougars captain Hudson Thornton was recently honoured with his own night in Prince George after securing three team records for career goals, assists and points from a defenseman. Hudson will be our guest. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has special guest Clarence Iron to begin the show.  The hockey broadcaster joined the Regina Pats Indigenous Night celebrations by calling the 2nd period of the Pats - Edmonton Oil Kings game in his native Cree language.  More with Clarence in this week's show.Former Regina Pats/Prince Albert Raiders G Max Paddock is playing a 2nd sport at the USports level.  He's rediscovered his love of volleyball as he attends the University of Fraser Valley in Chilliwack, BC. Kamloops Blazers F Emmitt Finnie has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week.  The Detroit Red Wings prospect put up seven goals and added three assists in three games.  He will close out the show. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the Players of the Month for January including Gavin McKenna, G Chase Wutzke & rookie F Carter Bear.The WHL Canada West Graduate of the Month for January is former Portland Winterhawks/Victoria Royals G Shane Farkas of the Mount Royal Cougars.  He's putting together a solid year in Canada West including a 6-0 January. Farkas talks about his time in the WHL and how he's taking advantage of the WHL Scholarship Program.He's ranked 67th amongst North American Skaters in the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings.  Kamloops Blazers D Harrison Brunicke continues to trend upwards with an increased role and an appearance in the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition checks in with the Vancouver Giants who are starting to gain traction in the Western Conference.  General Manager Barclay Parnetta joins us to discuss the Giants and the pair of big moves pulled off at thte WHL Trade Deadline.The Red Deer Rebels are the hottest team in the WHL.  They ride a 13-game point streak into the weekend.  F Kalan Lind - a Nashville Predators prospect - explains what's going right with the Rebels.The Temp WHL Player of the Week is Calgary Hitmen D Carter Yakemchuk.  He's also ranked 6th by NHL Central Scouting amongst North American skaters.  He'll be our guests.Finally, Prince George Cougars F Reilly Heidt set a pair of records this past week.  The 18 year-old F is enjoying a big season. He will join us to discuss his record setting week. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game held earlier this week in Moncton, NB. Hear from WHL participants Tij Iginla, Tanner Howe, and Colton Roberts.  Former Kamloops Blazers/Everett Silvertips D Olen Zellweger made his long awaited NHL debut for the Anaheim Ducks this week.  We will take you back to that night which included his first NHL point.The Tempo WHL Player of the Week D Luca Cagnoni of the Portland Winterhawks stops by.  After recording eight points in four games, the Winterhawks continue to battle for 1st place in the US Division and the top seed in the Western Conference.Outgoing WHL Commisioner Ron Robison talks about his history with the game, which has been a labour of love.  Robison will wrap up a 24-year run as WHL Commisioner at the end of the season.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition features the 3rd ranked NA skater according to NHL Central Scoutng - Cayden Lindstrom of the Medicine Hat Tigers.  Although Lindstrom will miss the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game due to injury, he's having a great season in is NHL Draft year.  He'll lead off the show.The Everett Silvertips decided not to make a big splash at the WHL Trade Deadline.  GM/Head Coach Dennis Williams joins to discuss the organizations' thoughts.What a debut for Matt Savoie with the Moose Jaw Warriors.  He's the Tempo WHL Player of the Week after a five-point opening game.   More with Matt Savoie.WHL Alumni Terry Ryan was the story in the hockey universe this past week after suiting up for a professional game at the age of 47 for his hometown Newfoundland Growlers.  We have his postgame reaction after a memorable game.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has a complete WHL Trade Deadline wrap.  Hear from the General Managers that made big moves and others who decided to go with what they have.  Swift Current Broncos GM Chad Leslie has been busy, adding World Jr. F Connor Geekie and veteran defenseman Tyson Galloway.  We get the breakdown for Leslie to begin the show.One of the prize pieces at the deadline was F Connor Geekie.  The power forward is our guest as he settles in to his new surroundings in the Central Division.Saskatoon Blades GM Colin Priestner, Lethbridge Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt and more this week in Episode 16.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the breakdown of two massive moves involving star players in Wenatchee.   The Moose Jaw Warriors acquired F Matthew Savoie and the Swift Current Broncos are adding F Connor Geekie - both from the Wenatchee Wild.  We will hear from Wild GM Bliss Littler on the two moves and what might have forced his hand.  We will get the Moose Jaw perspective from Warriors GM Jason Ripplinger.The Prince George Cougars have been active ahead of the WHL Trade Deadline.  They've added two veterans in D Chase Pauls and F Borya Valis. Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb says they may not be done.  He'll be our guest.The Tempo WHL Player of the Week is Spokane Chiefs F Chase Bertholet.  The veteran F is coming off a big week and leads his team into a Central Division road swing.Finally, Red Deer Rebels G Chase Wutzke has elevated his play to get the Red Deer Rebels right back into the mix near the top of the Central Division and Eastern Conference.  He's the WHL Goaltender of the Month for December and will wrap up our show in conversation with Troy Gillard.