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Lee Hacksaw Hamilton shares his “Hacksaw History” highlighting his career from Long Island to Ohio University, upstate New York, Cleveland, Phoenix and San Diego. We discussed Lee's early days doing play-by-play in minor league hockey, minor league baseball, and as a TV journalist. Then it was on to Cleveland to broadcast big time WHL pro hockey, a competitor with the NHL at that time. Then on to Phoenix KTAR where he lit the Valley of Sun on fire. In the late 1980s, San Diego called and invited Lee to be the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Chargers and also to host a sports talk show on XTRA 690. That sports talk show was the very beginning of an innovative all sports talk radio station that featured many names including Jim Rome, Steve Hartman, Chet Forte, Coach John Kentera, Billy Ray Smith, Scott Kaplan, Philly Billy Werndl, Jim Laslavic, Pat Curran and many more. This episode was originally aired as part of the John Riley Project on July 20, 2022. The History of Sports Talk Radio Lee shared his Long Island roots and the start of his radio news/DJ career in his college days on a radio station in Appalachia.  After a great run broadcasting pro hockey in Cleveland, he took his talents to the desert to announce Arizona State football and basketball. Hacksaw also hosted a sports talk show on KTAR in Phoenix shocking the locals with critical comments of ASU's football suspension, the Suns getting blown out in the first round of the 1981 NBA playoffs, and the ineptitude of Bowie Kuhn during the 1981 MLB strike. This was the start of the “Best 15 Minutes in Radio.” This was the start of “Putting Topics on the Table.”  “React!”  Lee was determined to grab his listeners by the throat and hold them for 4 hours of compelling sports talk radio. Hacksaw's reputation in Arizona led to a 1986 phone call from the Noble Broadcast Group in San Diego to be the San Diego Chargers play by play guy and start a sports talk show on the Mighty 690.  At the time the station was broadcasting rock n roll and Wolfman Jack. Little did they know that things were going to radically change in the next few years. Lee was the only sports guy in the entire station, and he started with a blank slate.  How in the hell was he going to pull this off? He started by creating a 9-hour NFL Sunday broadcast with a 2-hour Countdown to Kickoff pre-game show, the live game, and then a post-game show with caller participation.   The Mighty 690 Sports Talk Radio Meanwhile, every afternoon drivetime Hacksaw hosted his talk radio show using many of his provocative techniques to drive listenership. Lee was a sensation bringing sports facts, stats, and opinions in the late 1980s. He was the internet before the internet was a thing. After a brief transition to sports and news talk, the station went 100% sports starting in 1989. The Mighty 690 was the 3rd radio station in America to go all sports, and the first on the west coast. 690 had a “blowtorch signal” that carried Lee's show from “Baja to the Canadian Rockies” As 690 went all sports, many new voices took the microphone to create a wide variety of opinions and styles on sports talk: Jim Rome came on board to start his Scrub Saturday show. He later got the night shift right after Hacksaw's show, working on developing his style, his smack, and his clones. Rome later went on to national fame, but did you know Hacksaw was first offered the national gig prior to Rome but he turned it down. Steve Hartman joins the station and with Lee's recommendation he was paired up with former Monday Night Football producer Chet Forte.  Two loudmouth guys: one young, one old, one west coast, one east coast.  It was perfect. Steve Mason and John Ireland took on the morning show and later saw their careers take them to new places. Scott Kaplan and Billy Ray Smith joined the station creating a strong show and a loyal listening audience of Great Friends. The Coach John Kentera joins the station sharing his wealth of knowledge of local high school sports, plus offering his commentary on the San Diego pro and collegiate sports teams.   San Diego Chargers: I root for Herbert to Win, but Spanos to Lose As a long time voice of the San Diego Chargers play-by-play, and as an NFL junkie, Hacksaw was right at home broadcasting the Chargers every Sunday. We retrace some of the magical moments of the Chargers Super Bowl season including stories about Bobby Ross, Stan Humphries, Stan Brock, Tony Martin, Dennis Gibson, and the playoff run against the Dolphins in Steelers. We reminisce about the good vibes as both the team and the community both came together in a very special way. After the 1997 season The Mighty 690 lost its broadcast rights to the team, breaking promises made to the station and to Lee personally to stay on as the play-by-play guy.  Hacksaw was very disappointed with the decision, but he bounced back and was the play-by-play guy for the Seattle Seahawks for 3 seasons. So, how does Hacksaw feel about the Chargers now? He says he wants the kid quarterback Justin Herbert to go 17-0 and the owner Dean Spanos to go 0-17.   San Diego State Aztecs and the PAC-12 In the podcast episode we get into the new Snapdragon Stadium, Lee's disappointment that the Soccer City proposal did not win thus guaranteeing an NFL stadium option, and the possibilities of the Aztecs joining the PAC-12.   Could this be the start of a new podcast platform for Lee Hacksaw Hamilton?  “Agree or disagree?”  “I want to talk sports with you!”   #Hacksaw #LeeHamilton #Mighty690 #Chargers #sportsmedia #sportstalk #xtra690 #jimrome #chetforte #scottkaplan #billyraysmith #billwerndl #stevehartman #johnkentera #johnlynch   Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. 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The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey here on this Saturday morning! Tom and Bellezy go around the NHL with the latest headlines and rumours from this past week while also taking a look at the World Juniors coming up! In segment 1, the boys open the show with Benny's Blind Rankings and the MDRN PP. In segment 2, David Pagnotta joins us to give some insight on the recent trades and whats cooking right now. Segment 3 sees Steve Staios joining the guys to talk stories from his playing days and what he's got going on with being the GM of the Ottawa Senators! And in the final segment, Don "Snack" Nachbaur joins the guys to talk some WHL and tell some stories from his playing days aswell. All of this and so much more on this edition of Hello Hockey right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's Guests:  Steve Staios - Ottawa Senators General Manager Don Nachbaur - Wenatchee WIld Head Coach David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period

This episode of Rinkside features two of Alberta's top hockey products — who also happen to be brothers. We sit down with Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Easton Daneault and Red Deer Rebels captain Madden Daneault for an in-depth conversation about their hockey journeys. The brothers reflect on growing up in Red Deer, the impact their family has had on their development, and what it takes to reach — and stay at — the elite level of junior hockey. They also break down a day in the life of a high-level hockey player, share lessons learned along the way, and discuss what drives them to keep getting better. Don't miss this inside look at two standout WHL players and the family bond that helped shape their success.

Barney Shynkaruk and Don Hewitt host a stacked Tuesday Edition of the SportsCage! We chatted NHL, WHL, Riders, Pats, continued our Festive Feast Off, and more with former NHLer Colby Armstrong, Regina Pats' Liam Pue, Inside the NHL with Eric Francis, WHL Insider Jon Keen, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.

Hour 2 with Conor McKenna and Shaun Starr. It's the Habs press review and a young Habs prospect in the WHL is doing amazing things. Simon Tsalikis joins the show for the 3 Starr Quiz and wild story from Las Vegas

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy explains why there was no episode last week and then gets into the News and Notes and more to kick things off. [17:48] - Medicine Hat Tigers beat write James Tubb weighs in on the status of the WHL's eastern conference, the potential trade deadline activity and a fight filled affair between the Tigers and the Prince Albert Raiders. [44:19] - The 2026 Draft Spotlight closes out this week's episode and features one of the more recognizable names in the Class of 2026. It's Joe Iginla of the Edmonton Oil Kings who discusses his season so far, the upcoming draft, his path to Edmonton and growing up with the pressure of his last name.

The Prince Albert Raiders currently sit in 3rd place in the WHL. Raiders general manager, Curtis Hunt, joins The Green Zone to discuss the teams early success. The Green Zone

In Hour 3 we were joined by Cami Kepke from WHL.ca and our Wednesday co-host, former NHLer David Schlemko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 3 WHL.ca's Cami Kepke joined the show discussing the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge and storylines from around the WHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill catch up with Keaton Verhoeff, the North Dakota blueliner projected to go in the lottery at next June's NHL Draft. They dive into his transition from the WHL, how life's been in Grand Forks, and what he's focusing on in his draft year. Verhoeff opens up about his development, the attributes he believes he can bring to any NHL club, and what it would mean to suit up for Canada at the upcoming World Juniors. He also shares his favourite players and teams from childhood. The guys also touch on the Leafs, suggesting they could be in the mix for Verhoeff — if they continue to play the way they have been.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy begins the episode with the CHL Top 10, the announced format for next week's CHL/USA Prospects Challenge, the Peyton Kettles situation in the WHL, the 2027 Memorial Cup host is...and more. [17:20] - Harrison Boettiger joined the WHL's Kelowna Rockets after his two seasons inside the US-NTDP and next week he will play in the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge for the second time, but now for the CHL team. It's a fun conversation with one of the top rated goalies in the Class of 2026 and the first of 3 Draft Spotlight segments on this week's episode. [44:21] - The next member of the Class of 2026 might be the most exciting player available this summer. He's defenceman extraordinaire Xavier Villeneuve of the B.B. Armada who will be a major focal point for fans at the CHL USA Prospects Challenge. [1:06:43] - Finally this week, the current leading scorer from USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, Victor Plante. The forward is leading his U18 squad into the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge and talks about his career up to now and looks ahead to the NHL Draft too.

There will be a tribute at Ridge's game tonight (Nov 21st) at 7:00 at Cam Neely Arena in Maple Ridge, and a tribute game in Mission on Saturday (Nov 22nd) at 6:45 at the Mission Leisure Centre for everyone who would like to pay their respects to Martin Hak, his loved ones, friends, and more. Owen goes solo as Joe's busy preparing for a huge showcase weekend against No.2 seed Ohio University and the highly ranked Univ. of Jamestown. The KIJHL had a very high-stakes board of governors meeting with the WHL present, deciding the future of the league. The Summerland Steam seem set to make a KIJHL return in 2026/2027, the BCHC Prospects game is CANCELLED, a few HUGE KIJHL trades, and more! Hosted by: Owen Elson and Joe Kuchaslo   Presented by: The Hockey Podcast Network   Sponsored by Draft Kings - Use promo code THPN at sign-up for exclusive offers. https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSPROMOTHPN   Sponsored by Aperio Athletics @aperio_athletics -Use promo code jungle15 for 15% off your first order! https://aperioathletics.com   Sponsored by Rakuten - Join for free today and get a new member bonus after minimum qualifying purchases, just go to Rakuten.ca   #pjhl #kijhl #vijhl #bchl #nhl #hockey #hockeypodcast #jungle #junglehockey #junglehockeypod #aperioathletics #draftkings #sponsored #ad Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Smith joins the show to talk Edmonton's WHL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show. [1:14] - Guy begins the episode with a couple News and Notes items and then a recap of Friday night action in the CHL, USHL and NCAA. [17:56] - HN Live broadcaster Dave Dawson was in Nova Scotia to call the games for the World U17 Hockey Challenge and presents this recap for hockey fans. Which teams and which players caught his eye? [50:21] - Kyle Chipchura has gone from captain of the Prince Albert Raiders, to 1st round pick of the Montreal Canadiens, well over a decade in the NHL with other stops in Anaheim and Phoenix to now being back in the WHL and on the bench with the Edmonton Oil Kings. An interview 21 years later than first planned, this was definitely worth the wait as he reflects on his career highs and lows. [1:19:43] - The current leader amongst WHL defencemen in scoring, Ryan Lin of the Vancouver Giants is near the top of every NHL scout's watch list. Has his start satisfied him? That's just one of the first questions that I was able to ask of him as we met for another edition of the 2026 Draft Spotlight.

This Week's Show | What Every Habs Player Is Fighting For (and Against)Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ An overlooked player in Laval may be primed for a recall.⦁ A Canadiens prospect is lighting up the WHL and he's a defenseman.⦁ Team Canada unveils their Winter Olympic jerseys to mixed reviews.Segment 2 | Every Player Has a “Versus” — The Canadiens' Individual BattlesThis week, our big topic discussion is all about the word "versus" - a kind of 'unseen' or 'hidden' opponent facing some of the Canadiens' top players. We tackle the top-5 invisible battles on this week's show! Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who do you think is fighting the toughest personal battle on the Canadiens roster right now — and why?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Send us a textA candid talk with WHL scoring leader JP Hurlbert on why fun, authenticity, and steady habits beat hype in a draft year. From Texas roots and USNTDP grind to choosing Kamloops under the new CHL rule, he lays out a practical blueprint for growth and leadership.• early WHL road life as culture builder• USNTDP selection and training like a pro• choosing Kamloops after the CHL rule change• leadership as authenticity, not a script• draft noise management and daily process• film study beyond highlights for real gains• building a shooter's identity and skating pop• balancing joy and grind with golf and fishing• comparisons between USHL and WHL pace• mentors, Stankoven's motor, and paying it forwardCheck out UMH68 details and watch lists at UpMyHockey.com. For team mindset training: email jason@upmyhockey.com or use the site contact form

If last weekend's crowds were any indication, some people like free candy (or baseball) more than junior hockey. But there's an easy fix for this. The OHL's trade winds seem to be blowing early, and they're blowing strong in Brantford. Which begs the question, how good is this Bulldogs team? Is it historically good?? Farwell and Dan also have a look at every team in the league, and the picture isn't rosy in every market as we reach the quarter-pole. Plus, he played in the WHL before jumping to the NCAA. Now, he's back in the WHL again. Who's next? The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook and produced in partnership with Rakuten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:15] - Guy starts the episode with the CHL Top 10, some trade news in the WHL and OHL, scoring leaders across junior and college hockey plus the guest list. [13:26] - Mathieu Turcotte has been somewhere on a QMJHL bench for the last decade and last season also coached for Canada at the U17, U18 and Hlinka Gretzky Cup events. Yet somehow he finds himself currently as a free agent. We have an extended conversation about those tournaments, the players he's coached, the Class of 2026 and more. [45:58] - USCHO scribe Paula Weston weighs in on early season results in the Big Ten conference for both teams and individual players. Who has started well and who...has not? [1:18:38] - We turn on the 2026 Draft Spotlight to get to know goaltender Carter Casey. From a Cinderella run to the USHL Clark Cup last spring to stepping up a level to join the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL, we talk about it all with the talented netminder.

Kirt Hill joins the show to talk Edmonton's WHL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Smith joins the the show to talk the city's WHL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWe explore how winning culture gets built, why character can beat hype, and how new NCAA rules are changing the WHL. Matt Odette shares hard truths about scouting, tryouts, and what actually earns a roster spot and trust when games get tight.• valuing players who lift the team, not just rack up points• late birthdays and uneven growth shaping scouting calls• draft labels, runways, and real meritocracy• WHL vs NCAA shifts, NIL noise, and retention• 20-year-olds' changing role and roster planning• advisors' influence and why fit still matters most• habits training, communication skills, and leadership• playoff resilience, camaraderie, and culture carriersThank you for listening to this conversation with Matt Odette

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Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - First Segment - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes, goaltending leaders across the CHL,USHL and NCAA, the NCAA top 20 and more. [16:03] - Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders is in the Draft Spotlight segment this week to talk about his path to the WHL, the upcoming NHL Draft, playing for Canada and a lot more. [32:39] - The Charlottetown Islanders have begun the 2025-26 season extremely well. To tell us how they are getting it done, broadcaster George Matthews joins Guy. He's also the original radio voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets so we were able to reminisce about that experience a little too. [57:19] - This week's episode concludes with a look ahead to the 2026 NHL Draft and a handful of players that you need to know about. Brock Otten is the Director of Scouting for McKeen's Hockey and he's here to tell us about Ethan Belchetz, Chase Reid, Oliver Suvanto, Carson Carels and Tynan Lawrence.

For a second time I interview Landon Dupont. Landon is a defenseman for the Everett Silvertips in the Western Hockey League. This past year, Landon was the first hockey player to be granted exceptional status to play in the WHL at age 15, was Canada's U17 Captain, played at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and was recognized as the CHL Rookie Of the Year.

The boys are back for another episode of Hello Hockey! The guys will go around the NHL with the latest headlines and rumours as we approach the start of the season on Tuesday. But they don't just talk the NHL today, the Commissioner of The WHL, Dan Near, joined us in the second segment to talk about everything that going on with his league. David Pagnotta followed up Dan Near in the third segment with lots of contract talk while we await some big guys being signed. Kaprizov signed for 17m, what does that mean for the rest of the NHL? All of this and so much more of this edition of Hello Hockey right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Edmonton Oil Kings Director of Business Operations Kevin Radomski and Whale & The Wolf bassist Lucas Holt join Tom Gazzola to go over NHL preseason, MLB playoffs, WHL action and much more! The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

Send us a textWe sit down with Victoria Royals captain Reggie Newman to unpack role clarity, leadership, and the modern edge in a league that still builds pros. From earning a spot at 16 to multiple NHL camps, he shows how physical, honest hockey and repeatable habits create real opportunity.• carving an identity as a 200‑foot power forward• the WHL's shift in physicality and why heavy hockey still wins• making the team at 16 by finishing every check• rebuilding culture in Victoria after roster changes• choosing loyalty and embracing the captaincy• undrafted path to NHL development and rookie camps• routines for sleep, nutrition, and visualization• measuring a good game beyond points• preparation as physical, mental, and emotional readiness• using coaches and staff, asking better questions• leadership as example, inclusion, and daily standardsSupport Iron Ghost Construction, BioSteel, and Elite Prospects—partners who help young athletes chase their goals

Three games into the WHL season, the Edmonton Oil Kings are ranked no. 5 in the Canadian Hockey League power rankings. Find out why in a wide-ranging conversation with the man who assembled the roster, General Manager Kirt Hill. Hear about the leadership group and how it was decided upon, what lies in front of them on this upcoming Eastern Division road trip and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NCAA rules changes see American Players flock to CHL in 25-26. 50+ USHL players leave for CHL including NHL picks and top Europeans.What might change for the WHL?

Episode 3 of WHL Weekly goes inside the boards with Vancouver Giants defenceman Ryan Lin, who was the first WHL player named to Team CHL for the upcoming CHL USA Prospects Challenge in Calgary and Lethbridge. Plus – we hear from a couple weekly awards winners as Ethan Semeniuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors and JP Hurlbert of the Kamloops Blazers got off to explosive starts.

Bik Nizzar is joined by Vancouver Giants General Manager Hnat Domenichelli. The guys discuss the Giants to begin the season, the top prospects coming back from NHL camp, and his first impressions of the team. Pete Blackburn joins the show. Pete talks about the NHL's parity this season, what teams are poised to take a step, his Kaprizov concerns, and new jerseys. Then, Bik makes his Thursday Night Football pick.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Coming Down the Pipe.... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy tees up the finale of the WHL Team Previews, has some news and notes, the Listener Question of the Week and the guest list. [13:07] - Guest 1 - Edmonton Oil Kings GM Kirt Hill takes a deep dive on his 2025-26 roster, one that begins the new campaign 6th in the CHL national rankings. Can this team live up to those expectations? [47:25] - The Kamloops Blazers are trending up once again and General Manager Shaun Clouston has lots of reasons for optimism this season and shares a number of them with us. [1:21:01] - There is a buzz around the Regina Pats as the team turns the page and begins a new era of WHL hockey. GM Dale Derkatch is the club's new GM and offers his perspective on the team he oversees. [1:44:25] - Are the Everett Silvertips the team to beat in the WHL? Solid netminding, terrific forward depth and the best defenceman his age on the planet would suggest YES. GM Mike Fraser takes us through his roster.

Edmonton Oil Kings Head Coach Jason Smith joins the show to talk Edmonton's WHL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Maz McFly and Sharky for this stacked Thursday Edition of the SportsCage! We've got all your bases covered today: WHL hockey, CFL Football, NASCAR, and even a Country Music Icon! Our guests include Saskatoon Blades voice Les Lazaruk, Coast to Coast with Arash Madani, Iconic Country Music artist Darius Rucker, and Press Coverage with Glen Suitor.

The LA Kings selected Brendan McMorrow (196th) and Will Sharpe (216th) in the 7th round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Brett Olson, Associate Head Coach of the Waterloo Black Hawks, joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Brendan McMorrow's time in Iowa. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings),Zach Dooley and Scott Wheeler join the program to discuss both McMorrow and Sharpe.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy has a preseason WHL trade, some scores, the Listener Question of the Week and the guest list. [16:52] - Mike Johnston is the General Manager of the Portland Winterhawks, a team that you can always count on to be entertaining and competitive. This year will be no different. A great look inside from an executive that has been around junior hockey for decades. [44:31] - We stick in the U.S. Division for a deep dive on a real wild card club this year; the Wenatchee Wild. General Manager Bliss Littler introduces fans to a lot of new names as the club looks to take a new step forward in its 3rd WHL campaign. [1:10:27] - The Kelowna Rockets are going to try and pull of a rarity; to go from last place to not just reach the playoffs, but to the top of the WHL standings. They aren't going to be happy with just qualifying for the Memorial Cup as hosts because they want to win it. A monumental task to say the least but Owner and General Manager Bruce Hamilton has a plan and shares some of it with us. [1:39:25] - Closing out this episode this week is Chad Leslie, the GM of the Swift Current Broncos. The team is clearly embracing a youth movement but call it a retool and not a rebuild. Does it matter? Let's learn more about this talented but young roster.

Ryan Pinder sits down with three coaches — Bert Gilling (MRU Cougars), Luke Strand (Minnesota State), and Fred Harbinson (Penticton Vees) — for one-on-one conversations about the changing landscape of hockey prospects.With new pathways available, the traditional routes to the pros are shifting. From the WHL to NCAA, to the rise of NIL deals and cases like Gavin McKenna heading to Penn State, the future for young players is evolving fast. Each coach shares their unique perspective on what these changes mean for prospects, programs, and the game of hockey itself.Subscribe to @Flames_Nation on Youtube

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy has a brief intro segment with some player signings and commitments before getting to the guest list. [9:48] - General Manager Peter Anholt previews the coming season as training camp is set to open. The roster has several veteran players back but overall, it's a bit of a youth movement in Lethbridge so what should fans expect from their team in 2025-26? [38:01] - Can the defending east division champs not only repeat that success but take it even higher this year? GM Curtis Hunt believes so and takes a deep dive on his team's roster to explain why. [1:02:51] - A new era begins in Penticton as the Vees assemble in camp ahead of the coming season in the Western Hockey League. GM and head coach Fred Harbinson introduces fans to their team and is asked if his two decades in the BCHL may be an advantage for the Vees in the new hockey landscape. [1:33:21] - The new General Manager of the Vancouver Giants is a former WHL player as Hnat Domenichelli assumes the top job. Once a high scoring Kamloops Blazer, Hnat talks about returning to the league and then previews the Giants for Vancouver fans. [1:53:54] - Finally this week, its the Seattle Thunderbirds under the microscope with the help of General Manager Bil La Forge.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 21 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:14] - A quick intro this week with the Listener Discussion Topic, the name of a CHL player that went to the NCAA and has already returned north, sponsor mentions and then the guest list for a huge episode. [11:42] - The General Manager of the Moose Jaw Warriors is Jason Ripplinger and he's here to preview his team ahead of camp. From champions in 2024 to last place in 2025, there is no where to go but up for Moose Jaw this year, but how high can they climb and who will lead them there? [30:29] - The Brandon Wheat Kings finished 1 point away from a division title last year and expectations in Manitoba are that they can challenge again. But how will they after some key roster losses this summer? General Manager Marty Murray is here to tell fans about their team. [55:39] - General Manager Bob Tory offers insight to the camp roster for the Tri-City Americans and reflects on how the junior/college hockey landscape has affected his team for the better and, for the short term, the worse. [1:21:47] - For the last few seasons, the Prince George Cougars have been a top team in the BC Division and have played some of the best WHL hockey in team history. Can they keep in going as times change? Mark Lamb is the General Manager and is here to preview the 2025-26 season. [1:53:13] - A massive week of #WHL team previews continues with Medicine Hat Associate Coach Joe Frazer. Much has been made of the players not coming back but don't expect the defending champs to go away any time soon. [2:13:01] - Closing out this week's episode is a extremely candid Brent Sutter who previews his Red Deer Rebels roster and reflects on losing his captain less than a month before camp opens.

Send us a textAndrew Cristall shares his remarkable journey from an undersized prospect to WHL scoring leader and Washington Capitals draftee, revealing how criticism and doubt have fueled his ascent in hockey.• Weighing just over 100 pounds in his WHL draft year yet still selected eighth overall by Kelowna• Used exceptional hockey IQ and skill to overcome size limitations and perceived skating deficiencies• Played in the WHL bubble as a 15-year-old during COVID, skipping the traditional U18 level entirely• Recorded 69 points as a 16-year-old and 95 points in his NHL draft year• Selected 40th overall by Washington after hoping to go in the first round• Led the WHL in scoring with 132 points and earned first-team CHL All-Star honors• Tied the Spokane Chiefs playoff record with 21 goals in 19 games (second most in WHL history)• Cut from Team Canada's World Junior team despite leading the WHL in scoring• Focused on improving skating through specific technical training while maintaining his offensive production• Aiming to make Washington's NHL roster but prepared to develop in Hershey if necessary• Recognizes that being overlooked has consistently provided motivation throughout his careerWork on your weaknesses until they become strengths, and don't let others define your potential. Hockey IQ and determination can overcome physical limitations.

Big news out of Edmonton — the Oil Kings have named Jason Smith their new head coach, the sixth in franchise history!   On this episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, Reid, Gager, and Kass dive into the hiring of the former Oilers captain and longtime WHL/NHL blueliner. What does Smith bring behind the bench? How will his leadership style translate to a young Oil Kings roster? And is this the move that can help turn the program back into a contender?   - Coaching fit & experience - What this means for the Oil Kings' future - Insights from former players who know what it takes   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

Episode 313 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great chat with Tampa Bay Lightning prospect and 2025 Western Hockey League Playoff MVP Harrison Meneghin.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Meneghin takes us behind the scenes of his run to the Memorial Cup Final with the Medicine Hat Tigers, including what its like to face Gavin McKenna in practice, and how his team helped him get through the sudden passing of his father, Derek, less than a week before the playoffs started. The insightful 20-year-old also shares valuable lessons on being passed over in both his Bantam Draft into the WHL, and his first NHL Draft, and how he bounced back from both disappointments to get picked by Tampa his second time through. He also takes us into life as a goalie at a development camp and at the Lightning's main NHL camp with Andrei Vasilevskiy, how his game has continued to evolved, and what's next as he turns pro.In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we share some ideas about how to help a young goalie who is scared of the puck.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Cam Talbot of the Detroit Red Wings breaking down a defensive screen, how to pick the proper side to look around, and whether or not to slide on a pass from behind it.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the all new CCM Phenom youth line.

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The Detroit Red Wings struggled at 5v5 last season offensively...has Steve Yzerman done enough to fix it? Tune in as we discuss the topic and whether Detroit's foward core can improve its offensive output around Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, Patrick Kane, James van Riemsdyk, Mason Appleton, Jonatan Berggren, Elmer Soderblom, & others, whether Nate Danielson or Carter Mazur can factor in, how John Gibson and Cam Talbot can help the goal differential, whether Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, Albert Johansson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, and the defense can help alleviate the pressure, & plenty more (4:50). Next, a note on Carter Bear's newly signed ELC and what his path to Hockeytown is (by way of the WHL then the Grand Rapids Griffins) (38:55) as well as the Detroit Red Wings schedule release (44:20), thoughts on trade rumors surrounding Mason McTavish, Yegor Chinakov, Jordan Kyrou, & other potential target for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, Bowen Byram's deal (47:35), and more  before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:05:05) - enjoy! Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

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Join Bryan Hayes and Jonas Siegel for hour 1 of OverDrive! They discuss their takeaways from the Blue Jays' first half, what they want to see from the team in the second half, Mitch Marner's exit to Vegas, and whether the Leafs are worse off without him. OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford joined the guys to discuss McKenna leaving the WHL for the NCAA.

Gavin McKenna, the presumptive No. 1 pick in next year's NHL Draft, is officially joining the Penn State Nittany Lions, making the jump from the WHL to the Big Ten and the NCAA. Max and Corey give their instant reaction to the signing and discuss how things could play out next season. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When that hotline bling, hop on and ask all your wholesale questions LIVE with Brent Daniels, Pace Morby, and Jamil Damji - three of real estate's TOP investors bringing you nothing but straight answers and value all about WHOLESALE! Catch us LIVE on Brent, Pace, and Jamil's YouTube pages or LIVE in our Wholesale Hotline Facebook group EVERY MONDAY!

Episode 308 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great roundtable discussion with five coaches from our trip to a Hockey Alberta goalie camp April.In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, we dig into a wide range of goalie-related topics about performance and development with Matt Weninger of Hockey Alberta and fellow WHL goalie coaches Ian Gordon (Red Deer), Dave Rathjen (Swift Current), Kurtis Mucha (Edmonton), as well as Kraymer Barnstable (Red Deer, formerly) and Adam Marcoux, who coaches in the AJHL,In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we continue to look at equipment with five more pieces of advice for dealing with goalie gear, whether purchasing or modification.We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leafs breaking down a shootout chance against Alexander Ovechkin with advice on how best to manage depth and use markers on the ice to match your retreat with a shooter's approach.And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a review of the Bauer FlyLite chest protector, which includes improved protection, coverage and adjustability.

When that hotline bling, hop on and ask all your wholesale questions LIVE with Brent Daniels, Pace Morby, and Jamil Damji - three of real estate's TOP investors bringing you nothing but straight answers and value all about WHOLESALE! Catch us LIVE on Brent, Pace, and Jamil's YouTube pages or LIVE in our Wholesale Hotline Facebook group EVERY MONDAY!