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WHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 33, May 23, 2025WHL 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...2025-05-2322 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 32 - May 9, 2025WHL 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 t...2025-05-0923 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 31 - May 2nd, 2025WHL 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 seas...2025-05-0220 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 30 - April 24, 2025WHL 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 Roo...2025-04-2525 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 29 - April 18, 2025WHL 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 Ce...2025-04-1820 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 28 - April 11, 2025WHL 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 an...2025-04-1125 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 27 - April 4, 2025WHL 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 fin...2025-04-0419 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 26 - March 28, 2025WHL 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. Ca...2025-03-2817 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 25 - March 21, 2025WHL 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 P...2025-03-2127 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 24WHL 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 Bl...2025-03-1420 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 23 - March 7, 2025WHL 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 t...2025-03-0723 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 22 - February 28, 2025WHL 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, Cal...2025-02-2821 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 21 - February 21, 2025WHL 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 Roc...2025-02-2120 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 20 - February 14, 2025WHL 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.Sp...2025-02-1419 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 19, February 7th, 2025WHL 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...2025-02-0718 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 18 - January 31, 2025WHL 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...2025-01-3121 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 17 - January, 24, 2025WHL 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...2025-01-2418 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 15 - January 10, 2024WHL 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 Be...2025-01-1021 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 14 - January 3, 2025WHL 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 Mana...2025-01-0327 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 13 - December 13WHL 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 t...2024-12-1323 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 12 - December 6, 2024WHL 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 Ha...2024-12-0621 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 11 - November 29, 2024WHL 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...2024-11-2916 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 9 - Nov 15, 2024WHL 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 a...2024-11-1516 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 8 - Nov 8, 2024WHL 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. Kr...2024-11-0821 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 7 - Nov 1, 2024WHL 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 sec...2024-11-0119 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 6 - October 25, 2024WHL 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...2024-10-2521 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 5 - October 18, 2024It'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 abo...2024-10-1818 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 4 - October 11, 2024WHL 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 b...2024-10-1118 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 3 - Oct 4, 2024WHL 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 bas...2024-10-0419 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 2, September 27th, 2024WHL 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 McQu...2024-09-2720 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 1 - 2024-25We 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 tal...2024-09-2018 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 34 - May 18, 2024WHL 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 Wa...2024-05-1825 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 33 - May 10, 2024WHL 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 Mo...2024-05-1015 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 32, May 3, 2024WHL 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...2024-05-0319 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 31 - April 26, 2024WHL 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 Tr...2024-04-2618 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 30, April 19, 2024WHL 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...2024-04-1919 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 29 - April 12, 2024Episode 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 fir...2024-04-1222 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Radio Edition - Episode 28, April 5, 2024WHL 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.2024-04-0518 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 27 - March 30, 2024WHL 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 roun...2024-03-2920 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 26 - March 22, 2024WHL 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...2024-03-2219 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 25 - March 15, 2024WHL 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 - for...2024-03-1524 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 24 - March 8, 2024WHL 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 Temp...2024-03-0820 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 23 - Mar 1, 2024WHL 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 im...2024-03-0115 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 22 - Feb 23, 2023WHL 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...2024-02-2321 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 21 - Feb 16, 2024WHL 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...2024-02-1618 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 12 - Feb 9, 2024WHL 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...2024-02-0921 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 19 - Feb 2, 2024WHL 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...2024-02-0225 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 18 - January 26th, 2024WHL 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...2024-01-2620 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 17 - Jan 19, 2024WHL 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 Play...2024-01-2018 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 16 - Jan 12, 2024WHL 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 Blad...2024-01-1220 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 15 - January 5th, 2024WHL 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 Vali...2024-01-0523 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 13 - Dec 15, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the story of a life saving incident involving two members of the Kelowna Rockets. Both Ty Hurley and Ethan Neutens sprung into action at a recent overnight stop in Strathmore, AB. We will hear from both.Two teams in the WHL's East Division are starting to make big moves. Both the Saskatoon Blades and Brandon Wheat Kings are putting together lengthy winning streaks. More with Blades Head Coach Brennan Sonne and Wheat Kings GM/Head Coach Marty Murray.Quite the story in Prince George this season with rookie goa...2023-12-1521 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 11 - Dec 1, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, introduces you to new incoming WHL Commissioner Dan Near. In a sit down chat with the WHL's Cami Kepke, Dan tells us about his background and his vision for the Western Hockey League moving forward when he takes over the role in early 2024 for outgoing Commissioner Ron Robison. The Victoria Royals have a star in the making in 16 year-old F Cole Reschny. He's already at a point-per-game production in his first full season in the WHL. He's also coming off a hat-trick earlier this week. He'll be our guest.Th...2023-12-0124 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 10 - Nov 24, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a closer look at the potential WHL talent for Canada's U20 World Junior Team. Peter Anholt is the General Manager for Canada's bid for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Sweden. He joins us to discuss the upcoming selection camp and what they are looking for in players.Sportsnet NHL Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino joins to discuss the top WHL NHL Draft Prospects for 2024. His take on players like Berkly Catton, Ryder Ritchie, Carter Yakemchuk, Tig Iginla and more.It was a big week for Prince George Cou...2023-11-2424 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 9 - Nov 17, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the moment Vancouver Giants F Cameron Schmidt helped Team Canada White win the World U-17 Challenge in PEI last weekend. Overall, it was a strong showing for WHL talent at the tournament.James Patrick is back behind a WHL bench. He takes over in Victoria and talks about the timing, his style and expectations after meeting with the media in the BC Capital.It's back. The REMAX Presents: Nickelodeon Nights for Children's Miracle Network is into year two. We will hear what's new from the WHL's Senior Manager, Mar...2023-11-1725 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 8 - Nov 10, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, looks back on a special night in Kent, WA with the jersey retirement of former Seattle Thunderbird Patrick Marleau. The NHL leader in all-time games played, was back with his family to see #12 head to the rafters. We will take you back to the ceremony.Calgary Hitmen D Carter Yakemchuk is a top prospect for the 2024 NHL Draft. He received an "A" rating in the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch list. The offensive d-man will be our guest.A big week by Saskatoon Blades captain Trevor Wong has...2023-11-1015 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 7 - Nov 3, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition takes a look at new mandatory neck guard protection taking effect this weekend. The WHL's Vice President of Hockey Richard Doerksen stops by to explain what led to the change in protection standards and how they are working together to outfit teams.After spending nearly six weeks with the Toronto Maple Leafs, F Fraser Minten is back with the Kamloops Blazers for his 19 year-old season. Fraser talks about his time with the Leafs, his NHL debut and coming back to captain the Blazers this season.November is a month fo...2023-11-0317 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 6 - Oct 27, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, speaks with NHL Central Scouting Vice-President and Director of Scouting Dan Marr. The NHL Central Scouting 2024 Players to Watch List has been released and it's looking to be another strong year for the WHL. Dan breaks down some of the top WHL prospects and what they will be watching for this season.The new Head Coach of the Wenatchee Wild has a long history in the game. Roy Sommer comes to the WHL as the all-time winningest coach in AHL history. The California native talks about his new challenge and his road...2023-10-2722 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 5 - Oct 20/2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at two Cental Division teams currently making their way through the BC Division. Swift Current Broncos D Owen Pickering - a 1st round pick of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins joins us to talk about the road trip and trying to put it all together this season for a playoff run.Medicine Hat Tigers Coach/GM Willie Desjardins sits down with Regan Bartel to talk hockey, life and moustaches. Finally, Prince Albert Raiders F Ryder Ritchie has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the We...2023-10-2018 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 4 - Oct 13, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at all the WHL players on NHL opening night rosters incuding Connor Bedard, Kevin Korchinski, Zach Benson and Fraser Minten who all made their NHL debuts this week. Several high profile players continue to move on to the next level.The Vancouver Giants are again going out of the box with their latest jersey design. They will wear "referee striped" sweaters later this month - a first across the sports landscape. As Giants Asst. General Manager Pete Toigo explains, besides having some fun, it's also an awareness campaign for...2023-10-1321 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 3 - October 6/2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, checks in with Portland Winterhawks Head Coach / GM Mike Johnston as he approaches a WHL coaching milestone. Sitting with 499 career coaching wins, Johnston's Winterhawks are ranked among the best teams in the CHL early in the season. Mike shares his roster thoughts and how he wants his team to play this season.Prince George Cougars rookie F Terik Parascak is the WHL leader in points heading into the weekend after a breakout start to the 2023-24 season. His season includes a six-point game in Victoria and his 15 points lead all WHL sc...2023-10-0615 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 2- Sept 29/2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, hears from WHL Vice-President of Hockey Richard Doerksen on some rule changes for the new season. Doerksen -, now into his 46th year with the League - will also comment on the contributing factors on a 25 game-suspension handed out earlier this week for check-from-behind last Saturday in Vancouver.Calgary Hitmen F London Hoilett is balancing hockey and a budding music career. His song "Vibe 2 Night" was featured on the WHL's Opening Week video. It's part of collection of songs he has written and recorded under the artist name "Ty Kiddo". The Win...2023-09-2921 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 1 - 2023-24 SeasonWHL This Week - Radio Edition, kicks off a new season with WHL Commisioner Ron Robison. As he enters his 24th season as WHL Commisioner, this year will be his last. We will look back at his tenure, and look ahead as well.Spokane Chiefs F Berkly Catton is poised for a big season. As a top 2024 NHL Draft Prospect, the former #1 pick overall in the WHL Prospects Draft is coming into a new year after leading Canada to a gold medal this summer at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in dramatic fashion. He'll be our guest.F...2023-09-2224 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 34 - May 19, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, updates the WHL Championship series presented by Nutrien. The Seattle Thundebirds holding a 3-1 series stranglehold over the Winnipeg ICE. Hear from both players and coaches ahead of game five.The Portland Winterhawks and G Morgan Stickney made history at the 2023 CHL Prospects Draft. The Redondo Beach, Calif. native became the first American-born female player to be drafted in the WHL when the Winterhawks selected her in the 10th round, #215 overall. We will hear from her on being drafted and her connection to the Winterhawks.We are just a wee...2023-05-1921 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 33 - May 12, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Hear from the 1st overall selection of the Prince Albert Raiders, D Jaxon Rudolph. Prince Albert held the 1st and 2nd overall picks. We will recap the top picks in this year's Draft and hear from the teams who made the selections.The 2023 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien gets underway Friday night in Winnipeg, MB. ICE defender and Nashville Predators prospect Graham Sward will give us a series preview. We will also hear from members of the Seattle Thunderbirds after they claimed a second straight Wes...2023-05-1238 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 32 - May 5, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features the Winnipeg ICE advancing to the WHL Championship Ed Chynoweth Cup Final after defeating Saskatoon in the Eastern Conference Championship presented by Nutrien. Hear from ICE Coach James Patrick and captain Carson Lambos. Winnipeg will open the Championship on home ice next weekend. We will update the Western Conference Championship presented by Nutrien as the Seattle Thunderbirds take a 3-1 series lead back to home ice for game five.Longtime WHL referee Chris Crich has been named the Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy for the WHL's Official of the Ye...2023-05-0516 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 31 - April 28, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes you back to Saskatoon for a thrilling game seven between the Blades and the Red Deer Rebels. The Blades becoming just the third team in WHL history to win a series after being down 3-0. Hear from Head Coach Brennan Sonne and more on the heroics of Spencer Shugrue.The Winnipeg ICE now host the Saskatoon Blades in the Eastern Conference Championship presented by Nutrien. ICE veteran F Connor McClennon previews the series after a hard fought win over the Moose Jaw Warriors.Kamloops Blazers D Olen Zellweger i...2023-04-2814 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 30 - Aprill 21, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, breaks down the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings from a WHL perspective with TSN's Craig Button. Currently covering the IIHF U-18 World Championships for TSN in Switzerland, Button leads off our show.We update the 2023 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien with a look at the Seattle Thunderbirds advancing. We hear from reigning WHL Player of the Week Logan Stankoven after his Blazers advanced past the Portland Winterhawks in round two.The Moose Jaw Warriors and Winnipeg ICE head back to the Winnipeg capital tied 2-2 in their best-of-seven series. Hea...2023-04-2219 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 29 - April 14. 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps a game seven showdown between the Saskatoon Blades & Regina Pats that saw the Blades advance to round two of the WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien. The elimination of the Regina Pats may also mark the end of the WHL path for Connor Bedard. He's projected as the first overall pick in the NHL Draft this summer and make the jump next season. Hear from Bedard as he addressed local media for a final time this season.The Red Deer Rebels meet up with the Blades now in round two. Hear fr...2023-04-1420 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 28 - April 7, 2023We have the latest on the 2023 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien. Get caught up-to-date with the wild endings and overtime finishes with four of the eight first round series now decided heading into the Easter Long Weekend.2023 NHL Draft eligible F Brayden Yager is our guest after his Moose Jaw Warriors eliminated Lethbridge in the 1st round best-of-seven series. We take a look at some of the WHL Year End Award nominees and Player of the Month winners. To close out the show, we hear from Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt who will lead the...2023-04-0719 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 27 - March 31, 2023WHL This Week - Episode 27, gets you ready for the 2023 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien. First, the Prince Albert Raiders were the big winners of the 2023 WHL Prospect Draft Lottery. The Raiders will now pick 1st & 2nd overall in May's WHL Prospects Draft. We will hear from Raiders General Manager Curtis Hunt.Two WHL year-end awards have already been announced. The Winnipeg ICE have captured the Scotty Munro Trophy as the best team in the regular season. Connor Bedard is the Bob Clarke Trophy winner as the WHL's top scorer. The Seattle Thunderbirds - Kelowna Rocket...2023-03-3116 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 26 - March 24, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at Connor Bedard's recent milestone after reaching 70 goals and helping the Regina Pats clinch a spot in the 2023 WHL Playoffs.It was quite the 1st ever NHL start for former Kamloops Blazers G Dylan Ferguson. He made 48 saves for the Ottawa Senators in a 2-1 win in Pittsbirgh. Ferguson went nearly five years between NHL appearances and will share his story of perserverance. The Seattle Thunderbirds head into the 2023 WHL Playoffs as the tod seed in the Western Conference. Head Coach Matt O'Dette talks about coaching a st...2023-03-2415 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 25 - March 17, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition checks in with WHL alumnus Brandon Sutter who continues to fight to get back into the NHL despite suffering from the symptoms of Long Covid. The 13-year NHL'er has been skating with his former junior team in Red Deer as he works to resume his pro career.Kamloops Blazers F Matthew Seminoff flirted with WHL history this week. Seminoff's eight-point game vs Victoria is something that's been done only three times now since the mid-90's. The USPORTS University Cup is underway in PEI with more than 40 WHL Alumni tak...2023-03-1721 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 24 - March 10th, 2023It's an all-players edition of WHL This Week - Radio Edition. We catch up with Seattle Thunderbirds F Dylan Guenther who was re-assigned by the NHL's Arizona Coyotes last month to bolster an already deep roster. Guenther talks about the adjustment and what he wants to get out of his time with the Thunderbirds.The University of Calgary Dinos are headed to the USPORTS Men's Hockey National Championships in PEI. They captured the Canada West title this past weekend. Former Prince George Cougars F Josh Maser played a starring role in a pair of wins. He'll discuss his t...2023-03-1017 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 23 - March 3, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, checks in on the Tri-City Americans with General Manager Bob Tory. From missing the playoffs last season to fighting for home ice advantage in round one, Tory shares more on the Americans.Playoff races are tight for the 2023 WHL Playoffs. We will hear from both Medicine Hat Tigers GM/Coach Willie Desjardins and Kelowna Rockets Head Coach Kris Mallette as both teams try and grab one of the final playoff spots.Winnipeg ICE F Zach Benson had a 13 point week to be named the WHL Player of the Week. He...2023-03-0321 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 22 - Feb 24, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has more with Regina Pats F Connor Bedard after reaching the 50 goals, 100 point milestone for a second straight season in the WHL. He'll be our guest as the Pats continue to battle for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.Kamloops Blazers D Olen Zellweger has produced at nearly two points per game since being acquired from the Everett Silvertips at the trade deadline. With a +24 rating in 17 games, Zellweger has had an instant impact. He'll join us to discuss.The playoff chase is heating up in the Eastern Conference, he...2023-02-2420 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 21 - Feb 16, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features WHL Governor's Award recipient Kelly McCrimmon. McCrimmon spent 27 years with the Brandon Wheat Kings organization in every capacity. He was recently presented the award at WHL Board of Governor's meetings. The General Manager of the Vegas Golden Knights will be our guest.We have a WHL Alumni update with former Spokane Chiefs/Prince Albert Raiders F Curtis Miske (2014-2018). After four years in the WHL, Miske attended the University of Alberta earning a degree in Commerce. He's now a Financial Advisor for IG Wealth Management. Finally, Prince George Cougar...2023-02-1721 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 20 - February 10, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, checks in on one of our own. We have a health update from legendary broadcaster Bob Ridley. "Rids" is cancer free and updates what he's been up to. The first winner of the Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence, he called over 4000 games with the Medicine Hat Tigers.Former Portland Winterhawks F Jake Gricius is enjoying life after the WHL with the University of Calgary Dinos. He's the WHL Canada West Graduate of the Month. More with him. Also, big news regarding Dylan Guenther and Dylan Cozens and former Kamloops Blazer D Nol...2023-02-1019 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 19 - Feb 3, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition features former WHL Goaltender Matt Berlin who jumped into an Edmonton Oilers game last last week against Chicago. Berlin (2015-19 Spokane, Seattle, Kootenay) played the final 2:24 as the EBUG. The University of Alberta Golden Bear 'tender shares his experience and the aftermath of his surprise NHL debut.Connor Bedard mania is sweeping the Central Division. This past week, Bedard and the Pats played in front of a record crowd in Red Deer and over 17,000 in Calgary. WHL Alumnus Luke Philip made his NHL debut this past week for the Chic...2023-02-0319 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 17 - January 20th, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, previews the upcoming 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game set for the Langley Events Centre January 25th. F Jaden Lipinski from the host Vancouver Giants will join us. Ranked #38th amongst N.A. skaters by NHL Central Scouting, Lipinski will be hoping to use home ice advantage for the event. Everett Silvertips F Jackson Berezowski is closing in on some club history. He sits two goals behind Patrick Bajkov for the all-time lead in goals in Silvertips history. He's also the WHL Player of the Week after putting up eight goals and...2023-01-2017 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 15 - January 6th, 2023WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps a WHL laden Team Canada gold medal victory at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. After a dramatic overtime win, Canada claimed back-to-back gold medals at the event. Tri-City Americans F Parker Bell is the McSweeney's WHL Player of the Month for December. Bell put up 21 points in the month to help the Americans climb all the way to 4th in Western Conference by New Year's Eve.The Victoria Royals have found some traction recently. With the return of Team Captain Gannon Laroque, the Royals are looking more at...2023-01-0620 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 14 - December 30th, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, heads to the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships with Team Canada Head Coach Dennis Williams. The Head Coach / GM of the Everett Silvertips has Canada preparing for a New Year's Eve matchup against Sweden before the playoffs begin. He'll join us from Halifax.The Saskatoon Blades are right in the mix of the top teams after the Holiday break. Blades General Manager Colin Priestner updates us on the season and just what he's looking at ahead of the WHL Trade Deadline on January 10th.Finally, WHL linesmen twins Cody & Cha...2022-12-3003 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 13 - Dec 16, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, sends us into the holiday break by hearing from WHL players who have cracked Canada's World Junior team. Players snagging a spot from the Selection Camp take centre stage like Colton Dach of the Kelowna Rockets, Reid Schaefer and Nolan Allan from the Seattle Thunderbirds. 11 WHL players have made Canada's World Junior Team.Vancouver Giants co-owner Michael Bublè gets us in the holiday spirit as he recounts his experience at the Giants Teddy Bear Toss game and explains why he's involved in junior hockey ownership.Also, hear from former WHL...2022-12-1619 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 12 - Dec 9/2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features Brandon Wheat Kings F Calder Anderson. He along with three of his teammates came across a harrowing experience this past week in Brandon. Calder will explain what happened and what they did to help.13 players from the WHL and one graduate are at Canada's World Junior Selection Camp in Moncton, New Brunswick. We will hear from Seattle Thunderbirds D Kevin Korchinski, Prince George Cougars G Tyler Brennan and D Ethan Samson. Kelowna Rockets F Colton Dach, and former Edmonton Oil Kings F Dylan Guenther of the Arizona Coyotes. Ka...2022-12-0916 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 11 - Dec 2, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features CHL President Dan MacKenzie as ticket packages for the 2023 Memorial Cup Presented by KiA are now available. Dan previews the event and fills us in on what to expect in Kamloops from May 25th to June 4th, 2023.The Regina Pats are wrapping up their BC road swing this weekend. They have been playing in front of full buildings as fans look to catch a glimpse of Connor Bedard. Regina has played in front of sell-out crowds across the Division with one final game to go in Prince George.Swi...2022-12-0212 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 10 - Nov 25, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features WHL Linesman Troy Semenchuk after he was part of the 109th Grey Cup Officiating crew. The Prince Albert, SK resident was the Umpire for the game as he juggles both WHL and CFL officiating duties. We will talk to Troy about that experience.Moose Jaw Warriors F Brayden Yager is an "A" rated prospect according to NHL Central Scouting heading into the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Yager and the Warriors are on their BC road swing for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Yager will be our guest.Fi...2022-11-2517 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 9 - Nov 18, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the latest news on a pair of trades this week. Hear from D Nolan Allan following a blockbuster deal that sees him go from Prince Albert to Seattle. The former Raiders captain is on the move to join a formidable Thunderbirds blueline. Also, Jakub Demek will take his WHL Championship experience to Kamloops. The Blazers acquired the 19 year-old Slovak from the Edmonton Oil Kings for four WHL Prospects Draft picks.Calgary Hitmen F Riley Fiddler-Schultz is in the midst of a US road trip. His team is off to a grea...2022-11-1817 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 8 - Nov 11/2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition is joined this week by the recipient of the Bob Ridley Award for WHL Media Excellence Rob Vanstone. The longtime sportswriter at the Regina LeaderPost talks about covering the league since 1988 and his reaction when he heard he was this year's winner. Dylan Guenther is staying with the NHL's Arizona Coyotes after four years with the Edmonton Oil Kings. We will take you inside the Coyotes dressing room for the announcement. WHL graduate Riley Sawchuk (Tri-City, Edmonton) has been the WHL Canada West Graduate of the Month to begin the...2022-11-1120 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 7 - November 4th, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features Montreal Canadiens D Kaiden Guhle. The former Prince Albert Raider and Edmonton Oil King is coming off his first NHL goal. He'll begin our show with Rob Mahon.News and notes, the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will have a star-studded lineup on the ice and behind the bench. Find out who will be guiding the two teams in Langley in January. As well, longtime Regina Leaderpost sportswriter Rob Vanstone has been awarded the WHL's Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence. Finally, Brandon Wheat Kings G Carson Bja...2022-11-0418 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 6 - Oct 28/2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, explores the past, the present and the future this week.The past - former Edmonton Oil Kings F Jake Neighbours is now with the St. Louis Blues after helping his team to a WHL Championship last season. He was recently back in Edmonton and stopped by the Oil Kings for a visit. He'll be our guest.The present - the Red Deer Rebels are off to their best start in franchise history. They are also flirting with the WHL's best win streak to start the season. General Manager & President Br...2022-10-2818 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 5 - Oct 20/2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, chats with Seattle Thunderbirds and Calgary Flames prospect Lucas Ciona. He's the WHL Player of the Week as he and his Thunderbirds are on a redemption tour following two big wins over a pair of rivals last week. He'll join us off the top.The Brandon Wheat Kings have been trailblazing through the BC Division for the first time in four years. They are the first team through BC from the East Division since before the pandemic. More with F Jake Chaisson who was back in his home province and Head Coa...2022-10-2117 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 4 - Oct 14/2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition focuses in on three players with different stories. First, Logan Stankoven has been returned to the Kamloops Blazers after spending nearly five weeks with the Dallas Stars. The reigning CHL Player of the Year will attempt to lead his hometown team to the Memorial Cup Presented by KiA which they will host in the spring.Three year Kelowna Rockets F Pavel Novak has won a big battle off the ice. After a five month fight, he has been declared cancer free. The Minnesota Wild prospect updates his situation from back home in...2022-10-1419 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 3 - Oct 7, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, previews the upcoming 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game set for Vancouver January 25th, 2023. Director and Vice-President of NHL Central Scouting Dan Maar joins us to talk about having all the top prospects on the same ice and when they plan on releasing their Players to Watch list later month.Matt Bardsley is the new General Manager of the Spokane Chiefs. He will be in charge of a Chiefs rebuild after previous WHL stops in Portland and Kamloops. He'll be our guest.Finally, after a terrific rookie season, Kelowna Roc...2022-10-0719 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 2 - Sept 29, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a closer look at one of the WHL's top contenders this year in the Seattle Thunderbirds. T-Birds General Manager Bil LaForge will be our guest to talk about this year's edition of the team after advancing to the WHL Championship series last spring.Former WHL Player Cody Beach is now a pro hockey official. He's found another path to the NHL and shares his story and transition from player to referee in conversation with James Gallo.Finally, what an opening weekend for Portland Winterhawks F Gabe Klassen. Six g...2022-09-301h 20WHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 1 - Sept 23/2022It's our first WHL This Week - Radio Edition of the season. We begin the year by hearing from WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. The WHL is looking forward to bringing back Conference play, hosting both the 2023 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and the 2023 Memorial Cup Presented by KiA. We will discuss the season ahead.Regina Pats F Connor Bedard heads into the season as the favourite to be selected 1st overall in 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The generational talent talks about his off-season, the year ahead and what his goals are. Finally, the Kamloops Blazers are t...2022-09-2322 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 37, June 17, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition puts a wrap on the WHL season for another year. We will head back to Edmonton for the Oil Kings on-ice celebration following a game six victory over Seattle to claim the Ed Chynoweth Cup. Hear from the players and coaches following a 2-0 Edmonton win to send them to the 2022 Memorial Cup presented by KiA.Edmonton Oil Kings General Manager Kirt Hill will join us to discuss the year and give us a preview of the Memorial Cup. Hill made several key acquisitions over the course of the season to tur...2022-06-1721 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 36 - June 10WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the first four games of the 2022 WHL Championship Series as both the Edmonton Oil Kings and Seattle Thunderbirds head back to Edmonton for the remainder of the series. Edmonton also had some special guests in the dressing room ahead of Game two. We will have a look back on the series so far.WHL Commissioner Ron Robison talks about the return of the WHL Playoffs and the history of the two teams competing for the Ed Chynoweth Cup.Finally, he's the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy winner as the W...2022-06-1015 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 35 - June 3, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the 2021-22 WHL Awards Ceremony held virtually online this week. Hear from every award winner including double winner Logan Stankoven of the Kamloops Blazers who captured the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy for the WHL Player of the Year and the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy for the WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player.The battle for the Ed Chynoweth Cup opens this weekend in Edmonton between the Oil Kings and the Seattle Thunderbirds. It will be the first Conference cross-over game in the WHL since March of 2020. Oil Kings F Justin Sourdif will pr...2022-06-0314 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 34 - May 28, 2022WHL This Week - Radio Edition, features Canadian Hockey League President Dan MacKenzie following the announcement of the 2023 Memorial Cup presented by KiA being awarded to the Kamloops Blazers. A special ceremony was held ahead of game five of the Western Conference Championship in Kamloops. We will recap the night and hear from the CHL President.The Edmonton Oil Kings are the first team through to the Ed Chynoweth Cup after winning the Eastern Conference Championship in five games. Also, some overtime magic in the Western Conference Championship between Seattle and Kamloops. We'll get you up-to-date.2022-05-2815 minWHL Radio Show PodcastWHL This Week - Episode 33 - May 20, 2022WHL This Week - recaps the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. We will take a look at the top five selections and hear from each team on their choices. We will also be joined by 1st overall selection by the Medicine Hat Tigers, Gavin McKenna. The native of Whitehorse, Yukon will continue his journey in the WHL.We will update you on the chase for the Ed Chynoweth Cup. Four teams remain, we will preview the Eastern and Western Conference Championship Series. Seattle meets Kamloops in the West. Edmonton and Winnipeg will battle in the East.We will a...2022-05-2020 min