WSHL 365 Podcast

We react to the news of the WSHL going dormant, El Paso seemingly joining the long list of teams cutting ties with the league, and what it means for the future of the WSHL. We also discuss Ogden moving to the USPHL, Oklahoma City moving to the NA3HL, summer combines by the USPHL and the NHL's return-to-play announcement. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @wsjrhockeytalk

We're back with a new name and logo! We are now Western States Junior Hockey Talk, discussing all things junior hockey in the western US. In this episode, we discuss the western expansion by the USPHL, and what that means for the future of junior hockey out west, the USPHL and the changes that could be coming to the WSHL. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wsjrhockeytalk

This is far from the ending that we envisioned for the 2019-2020 season, but here we are. The playoffs and Thorne Cup Finals have been cancelled, so we share our initial thoughts, along with some of the reactions we received on social media. Later in the episode, we turn to Massey to play out the postseason, and see how it thinks the Thorne Cup Playoffs would have looked like. We'll be taking a bit of a break before we start up our offseason podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast so you know when those will be starting.

Can you believe it? We've reached the final weekend of the regular season. There are 22 games this weekend, and many of them have playoff implications or are previews of what we'll see when the Thorne Cup Playoffs begin next week. We break all that down in this week's episode. We also name our biggest surprises of the season and decide who we would win the GM of the Year award. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

We're down to the final three weeks of the regular season, and we're treated with a weekend filled with great matchups. We talk about the implications of a few of this weekend's games, turn to Massey ratings to predict current playoff matchups and highlight El Paso's attempt to become Hockeyville. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

Teams have made their moves to prepare for the final few weeks of the season. We break down a few of the acquisitions from the past week, including a familiar face returning to Fresno. We also discuss where Tomas Urbanec now stands in WSHL history. To cap off the episode, we celebrate this weekend's holidays with a fun fact quiz. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

We're back and there's a lot to talk about. Tomas Urbanec is on the verge of setting two of the league's all-time records, Meadow Lake has folded and teams are making some peculiar moves ahead of the trade deadline.

The WSHL's version of a Winter Classic is this Sunday in Oregon, so we give our thoughts on the matchup and outdoor games in general. We also react to the news out of OKC and discuss playoff races all around the league. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

What a way to start off the new year! We react to the biggest trade the league has seen in a while, which included the WSHL's all-time leading goal scorer Tomas Urbanec heading to El Paso. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

The showcase is just days away, so who do we think will be the best teams next week in Vegas? We preview the four-day event, giving some of our predictions. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

We're back! And there are so many things we need to talk about. Steamboat and West Sound ceased operations, the showcase schedule is out and so much more on this week's episode of the podcast. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

This is our last podcast until December, so we decided to send a wishlist to the league of matchups we want to see in the showcase next month. We also hand out our Three Stars of the Week, along with highlighting a few series that we'll keep an eye on over the next couple of weeks. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast and join in on the conversation on Facebook in the WSHL 365 Fan Forum.

Does an elite team make a division elite? We try to answer that while we rank the four divisions in the WSHL. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast and join in on the conversation on Facebook in the WSHL 365 Fan Forum.

This weekend's action is highlighted by four undefeated teams putting their perfect record on the line, including a matchup between two of the undefeated teams in Las Vegas. We also name a few surprises and disappointments through the first month of the season. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast and join the conversation on Facebook in the WSHL 365 Fan Forum.

We name our Three Stars of the Week, discuss Heden's return to Edson, and bring some Halloween-themed fun to the WSHL. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@wshl365podcast) and join in on the conversation on Facebook in the WSHL 365 Fan Forum.

It's time for another Invasion Week! We preview the USA vs. Canada matchups taking place this weekend, highlight a few other games, name our Three Stars and discuss line brawls in this week's episode of the podcast! Follow us on social media so you never miss a chance to share your thoughts on the news and topics around the WSHL. Instagram @wshl365podcast Twitter @wshl365podcast

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners! In this episode, we name our Three Stars of the Week, preview this weekend's action, and learn a little about Thanksgiving north of the border. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast.

The Three Stars of the Week are back, looking at the weekend that was to open the 2019-20 WSHL season. We also preview some of this weekend's action, the first full weekend of the new season, with 9 matchups and 21 games. To close out the podcast, we talk about Las Vegas' signing of Tomas Urbanec, the possibility of history and if we'd take back our predictions of where the expansion Thunderbirds would finish in the Western Division after this announcement.

You've made it through the long offseason! Now that it's officially the 2019-2020 WSHL season, we take a closer look at Dallas and Pueblo, the two teams getting the season started. We also discuss El Paso's exhibition series against the U20 Mexican National Team, and try to figure out what we can expect from those two games this weekend. To close out the podcast, we have some fun with NHL predictions, including our Stanley Cup picks for the year. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast!

Part 2 of the division previews are here! We dive into the Western and Provincial Division this time around, make our predictions and discuss the impact of the teams that have not only joined these divisions but also left these divisions. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @wshl365podcast this season!

The season is just a few weeks away! We talk about a few of the major takeaways from the schedule release, including what it means for the playoffs this season. Then, we begin our division previews! In this episode, we discuss the main storylines for each team in the Midwest and Northwest Divisions and make our predictions of how things will play out this season.

We talk to Bill Modrich and Corey St. Germain of the Las Vegas Thunderbirds about the organization and their thoughts entering their first season. We also discuss out-of-division matchups, tryout camps and more!

Signs are pointing to the league going back to having four divisions, so how would that look? We dive into a realignment plan that might be rolled out when the schedule is released. We also discuss the generosity of the El Paso Rhinos, which new team could have the most success and how worried we are when teams go silent during the offseason.

Where will the Thorne Cup Finals be next season? We give four markets that we'd like to see be in consideration. We also discuss fighting in hockey, the news surrounding the Barrhead Bombers, matchups we'd like to see next season and more!

In this week's episode, we talk about Southern Oregon's new ownership, the league adding markets in Canada and the new head coaches for Valencia and Wichita.

The Long Beach Bombers are now the Long Beach Jets, and we discuss what that might mean for the future of the Western Division. We also talk about the El Paso Rhinos facing off against the U20 Mexican National Team this September, the Las Vegas Thunderbirds signing a former Phoenix Knight goaltender and learn some fun facts about a certain Canadian holiday coming up.

We're back with a new episode, and just in time to give our initial reactions to the WPHA/WSHL split. After talking about what this means for the future of Canadian teams in the WSHL, we head back to some offseason fun, giving our top picks for future expansion and offering a couple options for summertime hockey.

The Cheyenne Stampede have announced that they're going dormant, so what does that mean for the Mountain Division and the rest of the WSHL? We discuss their dormancy, and the possibility that they won't be the only team going dormant this offseason. We also give our opinions on the Las Vegas Thunderbirds' jersey, and their very familiar color scheme.

In the first true offseason episode of the podcast, we start it off by highlighting a few moves made by teams around the league, including the first signings by a few expansion teams. We also talk about the new head coaches in the WSHL, and what to watch for in the coaching carousel over the next few weeks. To close out the podcast, we discuss the tragic losses of Darren Partch and Arunas Bermejo last week, and share some of our favorite Bermejo memories from his time with the Phoenix Knights.

The 2018-19 season is in the books, and we look back at the Thorne Cup Final to give our opinions on how the season came to a close. We tackle some questions going forward with the WSHL, including if the league is better with a villain and what happened to all of that parity.

The Thorne Cup Finals are happening right now, and we previewed the semi-finals...sort of. We give our thoughts on the tournament as a whole, and ask if we've seen anything this week to put our predictions into question. In non-Thorne Cup news, Fresno will have a new head coach next year, so we talk about that to open the podcast, and give you a few names to watch out for in the coaching search. To end the podcast, we get even more reassurance that the official slogan of the podcast needs to become "if it ain't weird, it ain't us."

We've made it to the best time of year! The Thorne Cup Final is taking place next week in Ogden, and we have everything you need to know about the six teams participating in the tournament.

Five division titles are on the line this weekend across the league, and we preview every single one, including giving our predictions. We also discuss the wild card scenarios that could come up following the Division Final round heading into the Thorne Cup Finals in a few weeks.

At the end of our Division Semifinals Preview, Charles saw that Slave Lake announced their team name. We give our initial reactions to the name, which included some disappointment that we won't be winning the Name the Team contest.

The playoffs are officially here! All five divisions are now competing in the Thorne Cup Finals, over nine different Division Semifinals this weekend. We preview all nine series, and give our predictions, in this episode of the podcast.

Wild Card Weekend is here! We preview and predict the two playoff matchups this weekend, and turn to a computer for some help too. We also name our Three Stars of the Week and discuss a news article from "Springfield News-Leader" on the former Springfield Express owner.

There are a few teams going in complete opposite directions as we inch closer to the playoffs starting. We discuss what's working, and what's not working, for those two teams. To close the podcast, we give our recommendations for the Slave Lake organization, as they're searching for a team name.

For the third straight season, we could be watching the greatest goal scorer in WSHL history. The best part? It could become four straight next year. We talk about the league's all-time records and the players that are in a good spot to push their way to the top of the record books. We close out the podcast with what we learned from the Cheyenne Stampede ownership situation this week, and why that story might not be going away for a few months.

The WSHL is heading back to Vegas! We discuss the Las Vegas Thunderbirds, a new team who will begin play next season. They aren't the only new team though. There are three markets that could be getting teams in Canada next season, which would grow the WPHA to seven teams, the largest division in the league.

The deadline had its share of surprises, so who are the winners and losers after this week's Trade Deadline? We also name our Three Stars of the Week, talk about the ownership situation in Cheyenne and a 4 vs. 5 matchup that just got a lot more intriguing.

The WSHL Trade Deadline is coming up! We highlight 12 players that could be on the move to help a contender. We also give our thoughts on the Thorne Cup Playoff format announced by the league, including the 4 vs. 5 matchups, and the changes to the Thorne Cup Final round robin.

Some WSHL players had the opportunity to play for their countries recently, and one of them did exceptionally well. We name our Three Stars of the Week, which feature a couple of the greatest single game performances we've seen this season. To close out the podcast, we reminisce about the one WSHL All-Star Game.

We're back! Now that the showcase is over, and the second half of the season is underway, we each name a team to watch going forward. We also name our Three Stars of the Week, and countdown our favorite "trophies" in all of sports.

It's almost here! The showcase begins on Tuesday in Las Vegas, so we finish up our analysis of the matchups by deciding who has the toughest schedule and easiest schedule in Vegas. We also name our Three Stars of the Week, and end the podcast with some Stratosphere and Las Vegas trivia. Unfortunately, we won't be able to make the trip to Las Vegas for the showcase this year. We made that decision after recording this episode, so you'll hear us talking about going to Vegas, but that'll have to wait for another year. We will continue to make content for you next week, so be sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date! Twitter: @WSHL365Podcast Instagram: @WSHL365Podcast

WE'RE GOING TO VEGAS! The podcast is coming to the showcase later this month, so if you're going, be sure to come over and say hello! Our three stars this week finally includes a goaltender again, all it took was an incredible weekend against an elite team. We also give some initial reactions to the showcase schedule, including two very strange observations, and pick our favorite matchups of each day of the Western States Shootout. To close out the podcast, Seattle is getting an NHL team in a few years, so we discuss what that will mean for the WSHL teams in that area, as well as give our branding recommendations to the organization.

We're back after our short Thanksgiving break with a new episode of the podcast. We name our Three Stars of the Week, discuss parity in the WHSL, the big upset win by Meadow Lake, and bring back a classic segment to close out the podcast. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@wshl365podcast) to get our thoughts on the showcase schedule...whenever that might come out...

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into Canada Week and talk about what questions have been answered about the WPHA so far. We also discuss Chaseton Sare moving up to the USHL, our Three Stars of the Week, and some familiar issues are being brought up again about the WSHL. Enjoy the podcast, and we'll be back with a new episode in a few weeks. Happy Thanksgiving!

We talk about power rankings, and Charles shares his opinion on the "Leading Ten" that comes from the league. We also talk about the problems in the Western Division. All of that and the WSHL 365 Three Stars of the Week in this week's episode of the podcast!

We start off the podcast by naming our Three Stars of the Week in the WSHL. Then, we talk about our initial reactions for each division and how things seem to be shaping up early in the season. To close out the podcast, we talk about team slogans and the over-the-top reactions teams sometimes face because of them. We'll be taking a week off from the podcast (you can blame Charles for that) but we'll be back with a new podcast on November 2!

In this episode of the podcast, we name the WSHL 365 Three Stars of the Week, with the help of everyone who nominated players in the WSHL 365 Fan Forum. With the Fresno Monsters opening up at Selland Arena this weekend, we rank our top-five rinks in the WSHL. To close out the podcast, we talk about the new point system in the standings this season.

The WSHL season is finally underway. We discuss Ogden's 2-0 win over Utah to open up the season, and preview this weekend's series. We also dive a little deeper into the news of the Pueblo Bulls entering the league next season.