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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.
Andrew Longhurst, research associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, talked with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about a report that talks about what is happening in London with the increasing reliance on agencies in health care.
Paul Ladouceur from the city of London joins Mike Stubbs to outline a huge Emergency Preparedness event happening at Fanshawe College on Saturday, May 10, 2025. It will feature events and activities for all ages.
Schitt's Creek producer Andrew Barnsley joins Mike Stubbs to discuss what tariffs could mean to the TV and film industry in Canada.
The VP of Engineering and Construction with London Hydro , Allan Van Damme, joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the number of EVs on the roads of London, where that number appears to be headed and what London Hydro needs to do to make sure the city is ready.
Another big concert is coming to London. "Rock the Runway" will happen in September and Mike Stubbs spoke with YXU President and CEO Scott McFadzean to get details.
London Chamber of Commerce CEO Graham Henderson joins Mike Stubbs to talk about ways that London can become a true music city.
Clarke Road S.S. teacher Kevin Kennedy along with students, Brooklyn, Koda, Elise and Lucas joined Mike Stubbs in the 980 CFPL studios to talk about their upcoming performance, "Smells Like the 90's" which happens from May 8-11 at Clarke Road Secondary School. Visit https://clarkeroad.tvdsb.ca/en/index.aspx for more information.
Danielle Manley is the Director of Nursing at Carleton University and joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to discuss how AI has the opportunity to improve health care in Canada.
Jackson Findlay of the Western Mustangs was selected by the B.C. Lions in the 2nd round of the 2025 CFL Draft. The door is now open for Findlay to become a 4th generation CFLer in his family. He sat down with Mike Stubbs to talk some football and the next stages of his career.
Neuroscientist and clinical audiologist, Dr. Keith Darrow is coming to London to present at a symposium on Thursday, May 8 at the Lamlighter Inn where he will talk about tinnitus. Dr. Darrow joined Mike Stubbs ahead of his presentation to outline a few things about tinnitus. If you are interested in registering for the symposium, you can visit bentleyhearing.com
Paul Boniferro has been appointed to oversee what is happening at the Thames Valley District School Board. 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs spoke with Education analyst and researcher Debbie Kasman about the new structure at TVDSB and what we need to know as the board moves forward.
Hear from London Knights players and coaches and from Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard on the Knights win over Kitchener that has them back in the OHL Championship Series for the third consecutive year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights lead the Kitchener Rangers two games to none in the 2025 OHl Western Conference Championship. Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne go back oevr what has happened so far as they hear from Dale Hunter, Dylan Hunter, Kasper Halttunen and Rene Van Bommell and then look ahead to Game 3 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Brandon Caputo previews the Western Conference Championship Series in the 2025 Ontario Hockey League Playoffs between the top seeded London Knights and third seeded Kitchener Rangers, creating another bitter chapter between the two storied franchises.To help with the analysis, Brandon welcomes aboard a pair of special guests to preview what should be another chapter in a great rivalry series:First, Mike Stubbs, the longtime voice of the London Knights from 980 CFPL joins us to chat about this group looking to go for "one last dance" together as they advance to the West Final for a third straight season and looking to finish on a high after winning the 2024 OHL Championship and losing in the Memorial Cup Final to rival Saginaw, the demeanour of the team and X-factor players to watch in the series as the core favourites with lofty expectations look to achieve great things before graduating to the pros.Second, Mike Farwell the voice of the Kitchener Rangers on 570 News Radio in Kitchener talks about the Rangers unexpected path in reaching the West Final for the first time since 2017-18 after a reverse sweep of the second seeded Windsor Spitfires, coming back from 3-0 down to win Game 7 in overtime, and how the next chapter of the storied junior hockey rivalry between the Knights and Rangers is taking shape. SegmentsIntro: 0:00Part 1 - Mike Stubbs, voice of the London Knights: 01:05Part 2 - Mike Farwell, voice of the Kitchener Rangers: 29:42Armchair Merchandise Site: https://the-armchair-gms-sports-ne-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/Use our code to save $15 off your first order: https://hockeystickmancanada.myshopify.com/?sref_id=wxgk4kp&utm_campaign=referral_program&utm_source=loyalty== FOLLOW THE NETWORK ==X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCJUaG5QNg1jwQ5a_32rZs1QFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairGMsNetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairgmsnetwork/Website: https://www.armchairgmsports.com/== ALSO AVAILABLE TO LISTEN TO ON ==Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/thearmchairgms​Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-armchair-gms-sports-network/id1462505333Spotify: http://bit.ly/ArmchairGM​Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/f69c2372-97f9-4c0e-8d52-ade7d7591cd4/the-armchair-gm's-sports-network== FOLLOW THE HOST ON TWITTER ==Brandon: https://twitter.com/BCaputo_AGM
It's time to take stock of where things sit for the London Knights two rounds into the 2025 OHL playoffs. London will meet either Kitchener or Windsor in the Western Conference Championship and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard sit down with the radio voice of the Spitfires, Steve Bell to talk about the seris between Windsor and the Rangers which will need a Game 7. Kyle and Mike recap Game 4 of London vs Erie and the odd overtime and Rene Van Bommel goes back to his roots with a message for a whole lot of young and hopeful hockey players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the London Knights get set to face the Erie Otters with a chance to close out their second round series Kyle Grimard, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne break down what happed in Game 3 and what it will take to win Game 4. Hear from Kasper Halttunen, Sam O'Reilly, Austin Elliott and Rick Steadman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Londoner Dr. Hugh Allen was one of the best surgeons in his field and lived life by some very simple yet powerful principles. Here is the second part of a conversation he had with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs.
Londoner Dr. Hugh Allen was one of the best surgeons in his field and lived life by some very simple yet powerful principles. Here is the first part of a conversation he had with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs.
Vince La Tassa is with the Invasive Species Centre and talks with Mike Stubbs about invasive species found in Southwestern Ontario and what they are doing in and to the area.
The London Knights have a 2-0 series lead in their 2nd round series against the Erie Otters as the matchup shifts to Erie, Pa. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss the details of Game 1 and Game 2, the anthems, Noah Erliden leaving early and Dylan Hunter's eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Glen Pearson joined Mike Stubbs to tell some stories and talk about the 2025 Spring Food Drive in London
UNIFOR National President Lana Payne talks CAMI and Donald Trump with Mike Stubbs
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario President and CEO, Doris Grinspun, speaks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the state of nursing in Ontario in April, 2025.
Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs bring you an OHL Priority Selection preview with the help of Jim Van Horne and Knights Associate G.M., Rob Simpson and a Round Two playoff preview on the latest episode of the Knight Shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Brandon Caputo previews the Western Conference second round matchup in the 2025 Ontario Hockey League Playoffs between the top seeded London Knights and fifth seeded Erie Otters.To help with the analysis, Brandon welcomes aboard a pair of special guests to preview what should be another chapter in a great rivalry series:First, Trevor Kubeja joins us from the Erie Otters broadcast team to discuss how the Otters were able to overcome a higher seeded Saginaw Spirit team in the first round despite not having potential first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft Matthew Schaefer and Anaheim Ducks prospect and team captain Carey Terrance.Second, Jim Van Horne, the longtime radio colour commentator on 980 CFPL alongside Mike Stubbs and London hockey historian since 1979 on the Knights looking to get back to the OHL Championship for a third straight year, being the number one ranked team in the CHL, winning 54 games, 12 NHL prospects on the squad and trying to live up to lofty expectations while being the hunted who everyone wants to take down.SegmentsIntro: 0:00Part 1 - Trevor Kubeja of the Erie Otters broadcast team: 01:05Part 2 - Jim Van Horne of the London Knights radio broadcast: 24:44Armchair Merchandise Site: https://the-armchair-gms-sports-ne-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/Use our code to save $15 off your first order: https://hockeystickmancanada.myshopify.com/?sref_id=wxgk4kp&utm_campaign=referral_program&utm_source=loyalty== FOLLOW THE NETWORK ==X: https://x.com/ArmchairGMPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCJUaG5QNg1jwQ5a_32rZs1QFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairGMsNetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairgmsnetwork/Website: https://www.armchairgmsports.com/== ALSO AVAILABLE TO LISTEN TO ON ==Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/thearmchairgms​Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-armchair-gms-sports-network/id1462505333Spotify: http://bit.ly/ArmchairGM​Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/f69c2372-97f9-4c0e-8d52-ade7d7591cd4/the-armchair-gm's-sports-network== FOLLOW THE HOST ON TWITTER ==Brandon: https://twitter.com/BCaputo_AGM
Dr. Alex Summers, Medical Officer of Health with the Middlesex-London Health Unit, talks with Mike Stubbs about whether you need to update your measles vaccination in you are born before 1970.
London's own Chad Stewart is the tight ends coach for Canada's men's national football team and he joined Mike Stubbs in the 980 CFPL studios to talk about the London connections on the team and more as the men's national team gets set to face Italy.
London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis talks with Mike Stubbs about the new grant program for new London retail businesses, clean and green and construction in the city.
London Police Chief Thai Truong talks with Mike Stubbs about the city's open-air substance abuse strategy.
The London Knights will meet the Erie Otters in a Western Conference semi-final series that begins on Thursday, April, 10 at Canada Life Place. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview the series with the help of Otters play-by-play voice Shawn Bednard. They also hear from Dale Hunter on Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal scoring record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear from Sam O'Reilly, Sam Dickinson, Noah Read and London Knights goaltending coach Dave Rook as the London Knights prepare for Game 4 against the Owen Sound Attack. Kyle Grimard, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne also weigh in on the unusual punishment handed down to the Niagara IceDogs with the help of Brandon Caputo, host of The Dog Pound podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The playoffs are underway and Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at 6-1 and 6-3 wins by the London Knights to begin their series against Owen Sound. They hear from Easton Cowan and look around the rest of the OHL and the CHL matchups at some of the early surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2024-25 regular season came to an end on March 23. The London Knights posted the second highest win and point totals in franchise history. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look back at the final two games, some of the performances this year and then zero in on London vs Owen Sound in the Western Conference Quarter-finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look at ways to change the divisional alignment in the OHL, the schedule and also the three-fight rule. They also hear from London goaltender Austin Elliott and preview the Knights-Spitfires matchup on March 21 with the help of London Assistant Coach Rick Steadman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Dickinson broke the London Knights franchise record for most points in a single season by a defenceman. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs head from Sam, London assistant coach Dylan Hunter and Oliver Bonk on Sam. Jim Van Horne weighs in on Rick Corriveau and Evan Bouchard and speaks with former Knight and Huron-Perth U16 head coach Krys Barch. Mike and Kyle also look at the OHL playoff picture and preview the London-Kitchener matchup on March 18 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights have clinched 1st overall in the Ontario Hockey League for the second consecutive season. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look at whether winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy (as OHL regular champions) tends to translate to playoff success. They also talk with London assistant coach Rick Steadman about handling the roster over the remainder of the season. Mike also sits down with Cam Allen prior to his reinstatement by the OHL. (Conversation begins at 28:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A win over Kingston earned Dale Hunter his 1000th career victory and a win over Sarnia took the London Knights to within two points of clinching a second consecutive regular season title. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from Dale Hunter on his latest milestone, discuss the wins over Sarnia and Kingston, look Sam Dickinson's chase of history and go over the OHL standings with two weeks to go in the regular season. They also hear from Matt and Ryan Rupert on Dale Hunter at 1000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne tell stories and look back at Dale Hunter's 1000th career victory in the Ontario Hockey League on March 7, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With nine games remaining in the regular season Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview games against Kingston and Sarnia, hear from Jacob Julien on signing his first NHL contract with the Winnipeg Jets, talk about the latest on Cam Allen and recap London's 5-0 win over the Brantford Bulldogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights are coming off a huge overtime win over the Oshawa Generals and now go into another big game against the Brantford Bulldogs. It will put the tip team in the Western Conference against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs preview the game with the help of the voice of the Bulldogs, Reed Duthie, and also look back at the win in Oshawa and the rest of the action in last weekend's three-in-three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights rank third in the Ontario Hockey League in face-off percentage. The two teams ahead of them are actually shocking. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about face-off prowess in the OHL and then preview a weekend of games against Owen Sound (Matt Hermisz at 12:05), Niagara (Brandon Caputo at 20:34) and Oshawa (Jack Moore at 29:45). Kyle and Mike also hear Quebec Pee Wee tournament stories from Knights Associate GM, Rob Simpson and London Knights Assistant Coach, Dylan Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights do not have the easiest remaining schedule. The Kitchener Rangers do. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard size up what is coming at the Knights, what happened in three games in three days over the weekend and talk with Evan Van Gorp after his commitment to Maine was announced. Kyle and Mike also discuss Matthew Tkachuk's appearance on The Tonight Show and offer up their thoughts on other former Knights who could do well sitting in that chair opposite Jimmy Fallon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights will play three games in three dats from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23 as they host Brampton, head on the road to meet the Otters in Erie and then return home to take on the Kitchener Rangers at Canada Life Place. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview all three with the help of Mike Karafilidis in Brampton and Trevor Kubeja in Erie. Mike and Kyle also get some early playoff ticket info from London Knights Marketing Director, Alex Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With 16 games to go in the regular season the London Knights are in very good shape. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk magic numbers, recap wins over Flint and Sault Ste Marie, hear from Sam O'Reilly and thank the fans of the Knights for what they did at Canada Life Place on Feb. 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was best on best in Barrie as the first place London Knights took on the top team in the Eastern Conference and walked away with an 8-4 win. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the victory and Logan Hawery's role in it. They hear from Denver Barkey and Will Nicholl and then sit down with former Knight Rick Nash to talk about his time in London and about playing best on best hockey for Canada at the international level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights have hit 40 wins for the 17th time in 24 seasons. While that run grew the streak that London fans have been watching Easton Cowan create over two seasons came to an end at 65 games. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look at those two stories, a win over the Peterborough Petes and other Knights news and info on the latest episode of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The London Knights will be honouring Dave Hutchison and Dennis Ververgaert as both are inducted into the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame and then London faces the Peterborough Petes on Friday, Feb. 7. Mike Stubbs previews the game with Petes TV voice, Pete Dalliday and then Mike talks with former Knight, Rogers TV analyst and President of the London Knights Alumni Foundation, Rick Doyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Windsor Spitfires pulled off a comeback win over the London Knights and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard go through how it happened. They also look back on London's victory over Erie and talk with Knights captain Denver Barkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two of the top goalies in the entire Ontario Hockey League play for the London Knights. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from both Austin Elliott and Aleksei Medvedev on the latest episode of the Knight Shift. Elliott talks about committing to UMass-Lowell in the NCAA for 2025-26 and Medvedev takes everyone through his journey from St. Petersburg, Russia to London, Ontario. Kyle and Mike also preview the next two games against Erie and Windsor with the help of Knights Assistant Coach Rick Steadman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices