The Pipeline Show

Get to know the future superstars of the NHL long before they reach that stage. The Pipeline Show is the premier podcast covering Major Junior, the NCAA, Jr. A and international tournaments like the U20 and U18 WJC, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and more.

The Pipeline Show is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Pipeline Show, a sports show with 500 episodes published.

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  The Pipeline Show Oct 2 2026

  Oct 3, 20261h 27m

  Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with a recap of Friday night action in the WHL and NCAA before getting to the guest list. [14:17] - At the time we recorded this, broadcaster Mike Farwell wasn't legally allowed to discuss the non-compete clause that kep him from his Kitchener Rangers microphone. We did cover a lot of ground in the OHL though. [41:38] - Stephane Leroux from RDS in MOntreal shares his thoughts on the early returns in the QMJHL and if anyone should believe what we've seen up to this point. [1:09:38] - It's another HNLive Prospect Profile with Dave Dawson in conversation with Red Deer Rebels U15AAA standout Archer Martin.

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  The Pipeline Show Sep 25 2026

  Sep 26, 20261h 32m

  Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy starts the episode with some updates from the CHL, talks about ZerOne Hockeyology and Athleticare and more before getting to this week's guest list. [18:44] - Mike McMahon from College Hockey News updates everyone on the horrible story coming out of Arizona State and what the long lasting ramifications to the program may be (if any). Also, could college sports teams be limited to just 20% non-american and if so, what would that mean for hockey? [50:56] - It was quite the year for Johnny Hicks. With Tennessee State's failure to launch, the goalie ended up at Denver where he didn't play for half the season. Injury opened the door for him and he never looked back. A 16-0-1 run ended with a NCAA national championship, a Frozen Four MVP award and an invite to Edmonton Oilers camp. [1:16:04] - A new regular feature on The Pipeline Show for Season 22 is the HN Live Prospect Profile. Broadcaster Dave Dawson will be in conversation with players looking to become the next wave of WHL stars. This week, it's Jaxon Kraemer from the Lethbridge Golden Hawks.

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  The Pipeline Show Sep 18 2026

  Sep 17, 20262h 28m

  Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - It's the 4th and final week of the WHL team-by-team previews featuring General Managers spotlighting their rosters for the fans. First we have some news and notes and then the guest list. [11:28] - The Edmonton Oil Kings have a new GM, a new trainer, a new equipment manager and half the roster is new too. Michael Chan is our guide to the team ahead of the season and a new era in Edmonton. [40:23] - The final week of the WHL team previews will include the defending BC Division champion Penticton Vees with GM Fred Harbinson looking back at year 1 and ahead to year 2. [1:12:40] - Associate Coach Joe Frazer fills in for GM Willie Desjardins to deliver an in-depth look at the 2026-27 Tigers who will see big changes on the blueline and between the pipes but return a great core of forwards too. [1:35:17] - The Eastern Conference champion Prince Albert Raiders will be hard pressed to hold on to that title but they won't let it go without a fight either. Curtis Hunt is the GM in PA and now you can hear what he had to say. [1:59:00] - And finally...the defending WHL champions WHL, the Everett Silvertips are in the final preview slot before the season. Winning the Ed Chynoweth is incredibly hard but defending it...even harder. GM Mike Fraser previews his team.

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  The Pipeline Show Sept 11 2026

  Sep 12, 20262h 58m

  Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy sets the table for the episode this week with a couple of News and Notes before the guest list is revealed. Which 6 WHL teams (and their respective GMs) are in the spotlight this week? [9:07] - The lead off guest on this week's episode was the last to record with me but worth the wait. Jake Heisinger's Victoria Royals are going to be very competitive thank to some agressive trades, drafting and recruiting. [32:53] - If you're making a pre-season shortlist of WHL contenders this year, the Saskatoon Blades have to be on it. General Manager Colin Priestner shares why his club is going to be a handful for everyone this coming season. [1:08:18] - The Brandon Wheat Kings should be one of the better teams again this year but they are in a division that most expect to be very competitive. GM Marty Murray shares his thoughts on the way the roster is shaping up. [1:35:21] - In Calgary, the Hitmen have shown the ability to overhaul their roster by mining players from various places including south of the border. Cass Bruni is the new GM of the Hitmen and he joins me to talk about taking over the job and getting prepped for the new season. [2:00:35] - It's a familiar name but a new face as Curtis Hamilton takes over the reins of the Kelowna Rockets from his father Bruce Hamilton. A new era starts in Kelowna and we'll get lots of insight into the current roster and the plan for the season after hosting the Memorial Cup in 2026. [2:33:56] - The Prince George Cougars are back to take another run at a division title but do they have the horses to pull it off? Mark Lamb is the General Manager and he joins the show once again to preview his team ahead of the coming season.

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  The Pipeline Show Sep 4 2026

  Sep 4, 20262h 58m

  Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The new opening intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - Guy begins the episode with some News and Notes before getting to the guest list and which six WHL GMs will be on this week to preview their clubs ahead of the coming season. It's the 2nd of 4 weeks of WHL Previews. [14:03] - The Tri-City Americans are the first team in the spotlight this week as General Manager Bob Tory pulls back the curtain on his team for the fans. [34:45] - They made the playoffs last year but much more is expected of the Regina Pats this season thanks in large part to a dynamic duo of Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue. GM Dale Derkatch shares some insight and knowledge about his team. [1:02:29] - The always exciting Portland Winterhawks are led by GM Mike Johnston who believes that his club is going to continue up the standings based on strong netminding and an excellent blueline But who will score the goals? [1:33:16] - Another team looking to finish higher in the standings are the Seattle Thunderbirds. Bil La Forge is the General Manager and give the T-Birds fanbase lots of insight about the team in this preview. [1:55:53] - 2025-26 was a disappointing one for the Spokane Chiefs, a club many thought would have been amongst the league's contenders. GM Matt Bardsley says his team learned some lessons and now have redemption on their minds. [2:28:46] - Closing out the guest list this week is Shaun Clouston, the General Manager of the Kamloops Blazers. Perhaps more than any other WHL team, the Blazers have lost a number of their weapons to college or age so what can be expected this season?

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