WHL 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 week away from the 2023 Memorial Cup Presented by KIA in Kamloops, BC.  We will check in on the planning and execution from the local host committee Chair Norm Daley.  It's the first time Kamloops hosted the event since 1995.Three-time Memorial Cup Champion and Calgary Flames Assistant Coach Ryan Huska is one of only four players all-time in the CHL to win three Memorial Cups.  Ryan takes us for a trip down memory lane as we preview this year's tournament looking back on his titles from 1992, 1994 and 1995.  

WHL 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 week away from the 2023 Memorial Cup Presented by KIA in Kamloops, BC.  We will check in on the planning and execution from the local host committee Chair Norm Daley.  It's the first time Kamloops hosted the event since 1995. Three-time Memorial Cup Champion and Calgary Flames Assistant Coach Ryan Huska is one of only four players all-time in the CHL to win three Memorial Cups.  Ryan takes us for a trip down memory lane as we preview this year's tournament looking back on his titles from 1992, 1994 and 1995.

Episode 144: WHL This Week - Episode 34 - May 19, 2023

WHL 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 Western Conference Championship.Finally, the WHL has announced the last of it's major award winners for the 2022-23 season. We'll hear from them.

WHL 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 Western Conference Championship. Finally, the WHL has announced the last of it's major award winners for the 2022-23 season. We'll hear from them.

Episode 143: WHL This Week - Episode 33 - May 12, 2023

WHL 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 Year for a second year in a row. The veteran of over 800 WHL regular season games will be our guest to talk about the award, his longevity and the sacrifices you make along the way.We will also recap the WHL Awards handed out to-date with more announced next week.

WHL 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 Year for a second year in a row. The veteran of over 800 WHL regular season games will be our guest to talk about the award, his longevity and the sacrifices you make along the way. We will also recap the WHL Awards handed out to-date with more announced next week.

Episode 142: WHL This Week - Episode 32 - May 5, 2023

WHL 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 is having quite the post-season. His 21 points ties him for the lead in playoff scoring.  He's also the WHL Player of the Week after a playoff record-tying performance in game four against Portland.  He'll be our guest as he looks ahead to the Western Conference Championship against Seattle. 

WHL 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 is having quite the post-season. His 21 points ties him for the lead in playoff scoring.  He's also the WHL Player of the Week after a playoff record-tying performance in game four against Portland.  He'll be our guest as he looks ahead to the Western Conference Championship against Seattle.

Episode 141: WHL This Week - Episode 31 - April 28, 2023

WHL 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.  Hear from Warriors F and Seattle Kraken prospect Jagger Firkus as the series turns into a best-of-three.

WHL 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.  Hear from Warriors F and Seattle Kraken prospect Jagger Firkus as the series turns into a best-of-three.

Episode 140: WHL This Week - Episode 30 - Aprill 21, 2023

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps a game seven showdown between the Saskatoon Blades &amp; 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 from 2023 NHL Draft eligible F Kalan Lind on a first round victory over the Calgary Hitmen and looking forward to the Rebels round two match-up.When the Kamloops Blazers take on the Portland Winterhawks in the second round series, longtime WHL Coach Don Hay has experience on both sides of the rivalry going back to the 90's.  After serving as an Assistant Coach in Portland the past four seasons, Hay is back with the Blazers and breaks down the series.Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Jeff Truitt's season isn't over yet.  He's been tabbed by Hockey Canada to coach Canada's U-18 team at the upcoming IIHF U-18 World Championships in Sweden.  He'll be our guest. 

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps a game seven showdown between the Saskatoon Blades &amp; 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 from 2023 NHL Draft eligible F Kalan Lind on a first round victory over the Calgary Hitmen and looking forward to the Rebels round two match-up. When the Kamloops Blazers take on the Portland Winterhawks in the second round series, longtime WHL Coach Don Hay has experience on both sides of the rivalry going back to the 90's.  After serving as an Assistant Coach in Portland the past four seasons, Hay is back with the Blazers and breaks down the series. Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Jeff Truitt's season isn't over yet.  He's been tabbed by Hockey Canada to coach Canada's U-18 team at the upcoming IIHF U-18 World Championships in Sweden.  He'll be our guest.

Episode 139: WHL This Week - Episode 29 - April 14. 2023

We 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 management team for Canada's World Junior team for the 2024 tournament in Sweden. 

We 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 management team for Canada's World Junior team for the 2024 tournament in Sweden.

Episode 138: WHL This Week - Episode 28 - April 7, 2023

WHL 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 &amp; 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 Rockets 1st round series has an intriguing storyline. Seattle acquired Rockets captain Colton Dach at the trade deadline.  Dach will now face his former team in the playoffs.  He'll be our guest.

WHL 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 &amp; 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 Rockets 1st round series has an intriguing storyline. Seattle acquired Rockets captain Colton Dach at the trade deadline.  Dach will now face his former team in the playoffs.  He'll be our guest.

Episode 137: WHL This Week - Episode 27 - March 31, 2023

WHL 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 star-studded lineup that has yet to get to full-strength.Finally, one of the most intriguing 1st round series in the Western Conference features the Prince George Cougars (4) meeting the Tri-City Americns (5).  Cougars veteran F Jaxsen Wiebe will provide a playoff preview of what to expect.

WHL 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 star-studded lineup that has yet to get to full-strength. Finally, one of the most intriguing 1st round series in the Western Conference features the Prince George Cougars (4) meeting the Tri-City Americns (5).  Cougars veteran F Jaxsen Wiebe will provide a playoff preview of what to expect.

Episode 136: WHL This Week - Episode 26 - March 24, 2023

WHL 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 taking part.  Hear from former WHL forward Jadon Joseph from the Canada West Champion University of Calgary Dinos.  Joseph spent parts of three seasons with the Lethbridge Hurricanes.Finally, Kelowna Rockets F Gabriel Szturc is the WHL Player of the Week after helping his team go three-for-three last weekend.  He'll wrap up the show.

WHL 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 taking part.  Hear from former WHL forward Jadon Joseph from the Canada West Champion University of Calgary Dinos.  Joseph spent parts of three seasons with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Finally, Kelowna Rockets F Gabriel Szturc is the WHL Player of the Week after helping his team go three-for-three last weekend.  He'll wrap up the show.

Episode 135: WHL This Week - Episode 25 - March 17, 2023

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It'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 team heading to Nationals and how he's been able to utilize the WHL Scholarship Program.Finally, what a week for Regina Pats D Stanislav Svozil.  After 1G-7A in three games, he was named the WHL Player of the Week.  He'll wrap up the show. 

It'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 team heading to Nationals and how he's been able to utilize the WHL Scholarship Program. Finally, what a week for Regina Pats D Stanislav Svozil.  After 1G-7A in three games, he was named the WHL Player of the Week.  He'll wrap up the show.

Episode 134: WHL This Week - Episode 24 - March 10th, 2023

WHL 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'll discuss his recent stretch and his team's lengthy road swing that continues this weekend.

WHL 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'll discuss his recent stretch and his team's lengthy road swing that continues this weekend.

Episode 133: WHL This Week - Episode 23 - March 3, 2023

WHL 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, hear from Swift Current Broncos Coach Devan Praught as he attempts to get the Broncos into the post-season for the first time since 2018.Finally former Spokane Chiefs GM Tim Speltz was recently presented with his WHL Governor's Award as a Builder.  He will share on his time in the league.

WHL 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, hear from Swift Current Broncos Coach Devan Praught as he attempts to get the Broncos into the post-season for the first time since 2018. Finally former Spokane Chiefs GM Tim Speltz was recently presented with his WHL Governor's Award as a Builder.  He will share on his time in the league.

Episode 132: WHL This Week - Episode 22 - Feb 24, 2023

WHL 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 Cougars F Chase Wheatcroft is coming off a good stretch of games as the Cougars push for home ice advantage in round one of the WHL Playoffs.  He's the WHL Player of the Week and will wrap up the show.  

WHL 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 Cougars F Chase Wheatcroft is coming off a good stretch of games as the Cougars push for home ice advantage in round one of the WHL Playoffs.  He's the WHL Player of the Week and will wrap up the show.

Episode 131: WHL This Week - Episode 21 - Feb 16, 2023

WHL 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 Nolan Baumgartner was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame.  Prince Albert Raiders D Landon Kosior will wrap up the show after being named the WHL Player of the Week following a successful BC road trip. 

WHL 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 Nolan Baumgartner was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame.   Prince Albert Raiders D Landon Kosior will wrap up the show after being named the WHL Player of the Week following a successful BC road trip.

Episode 130: WHL This Week - Episode 20 - February 10, 2023

WHL 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 Chicago Blackhawks.  The former Kootenay ICE and Red Deer Rebels used his WHL Scholarship to Attend U of A after his WHL playing days.  He then started his professional career.  After three years in the AHL, Philp joined the Chicago Blackhawks for their Western road swing. It's called the Orange Jersey Project and it's something you'll see in WHL rinks this month.  The awareness campaign towards Indigenous Truth &amp; Reconciliation will see WHL teams wear orange jerseys in warm-up.  Project Coordinator Jeremy Boston joins us to discuss the goals and partnership with the WHL.

WHL 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 Chicago Blackhawks.  The former Kootenay ICE and Red Deer Rebels used his WHL Scholarship to Attend U of A after his WHL playing days.  He then started his professional career.  After three years in the AHL, Philp joined the Chicago Blackhawks for their Western road swing.  It's called the Orange Jersey Project and it's something you'll see in WHL rinks this month.  The awareness campaign towards Indigenous Truth &amp; Reconciliation will see WHL teams wear orange jerseys in warm-up.  Project Coordinator Jeremy Boston joins us to discuss the goals and partnership with the WHL.

Episode 129: WHL This Week - Episode 19 - Feb 3, 2023

WHL 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 12 points in three games.  He'll be our guest.A change of scenery is paying off for G Braden Holt. Acquired by the Victoria Royals, Holt has found new life on the Island. He's the WHL Goaltender of the Week and will wrap up this week's show. 

WHL 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 12 points in three games.  He'll be our guest. A change of scenery is paying off for G Braden Holt. Acquired by the Victoria Royals, Holt has found new life on the Island. He's the WHL Goaltender of the Week and will wrap up this week's show.

Episode 128: WHL This Week - Episode 17 - January 20th, 2023

WHL 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 a playoff push than a trade deadline sell-off. Royals General Manager / Coach Dan Price is a guest this week.Finally, Red Deer Rebels F Kai Uchacz has become a hat-trick machine lately.   After 10 goals in four games, he's the WHL Player of the Week. He'll wrap up our show. 

WHL 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 a playoff push than a trade deadline sell-off. Royals General Manager / Coach Dan Price is a guest this week. Finally, Red Deer Rebels F Kai Uchacz has become a hat-trick machine lately.   After 10 goals in four games, he's the WHL Player of the Week. He'll wrap up our show.

Episode 127: WHL This Week - Episode 15 - January 6th, 2023

WHL 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 &amp; Chad Huseby recently got the call of a lifetime... on short notice.  They were asked to fill in officiating duties in Edmonton for the NHL Oilers and Vancouver Canucks game on December 23rd.  It was their NHL debuts for the 37 year-old longtime WHL officials.  Cody takes us through the getting the call, and the hectic day before hitting the big stage with his brother. 

WHL 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 &amp; Chad Huseby recently got the call of a lifetime... on short notice.  They were asked to fill in officiating duties in Edmonton for the NHL Oilers and Vancouver Canucks game on December 23rd.  It was their NHL debuts for the 37 year-old longtime WHL officials.  Cody takes us through the getting the call, and the hectic day before hitting the big stage with his brother.

Episode 126: WHL This Week - Episode 14 - December 30th, 2022

WHL 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 G Carl Tetachuk of the University of Calgary Dinos who has been named the WHL Graduate of the Month for Nov/Dec.Finally, Lethbridge Hurricanes G Harrison Meneghin is the WHL Goaltender of the Month for November.  He'll be our guest.

WHL 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 G Carl Tetachuk of the University of Calgary Dinos who has been named the WHL Graduate of the Month for Nov/Dec. Finally, Lethbridge Hurricanes G Harrison Meneghin is the WHL Goaltender of the Month for November.  He'll be our guest.

Episode 125: WHL This Week - Episode 13 - Dec 16, 2022

The latest news in the Western Hockey League in a weekly podcast.

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WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the latest on the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship from the Czech Republic.  We will have a look at all the WHL representation and update Canada's progess.Everett Silvertips G Dustin Wolf has a World Junior win under his belt for the Americans.  Hear from him following a 6-3 win over Germany.We then head off to Manitoba for an update on the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Winnipeg Ice.  Hear from Head Coaches Dave Lowry and James Patrick.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the latest on the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship from the Czech Republic. We will have a look at all the WHL representation and update Canada's progess. Everett Silvertips G Dustin Wolf has a World Junior win under his belt for the Americans. Hear from him following a 6-3 win over Germany. We then head off to Manitoba for an update on the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Winnipeg Ice. Hear from Head Coaches Dave Lowry and James Patrick.

Episode 14 - Dec 27/2019

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the latest on Hockey Canada's announcement of it's World Junior roster.  Six WHL Players have made the cut and we'll take a closer look.The WHL has announced details of the inaugural WHL U.S. Challenge Cup set for February in Kent, WA.  The high calibre bantam tournament will then lead to a WHL U.S. Prospects Draft in March. We'll take you back to that announcement this week with WHL Commissioner Ron Robison.The Regina Pats are continuing the rebuild.  Head Coach Dave Struch has been pleased with the results recently. He'll break down just where the team is at as we approach the Christmas break.Finally, the WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week is Jake Christensen of the Everett Silvertips.  What a return for the over-age defenseman back to the WHL after starting the season in pro hockey.  He'll be our guest to close out the show.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the latest on Hockey Canada's announcement of it's World Junior roster. Six WHL Players have made the cut and we'll take a closer look. The WHL has announced details of the inaugural WHL U.S. Challenge Cup set for February in Kent, WA. The high calibre bantam tournament will then lead to a WHL U.S. Prospects Draft in March. We'll take you back to that announcement this week with WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. The Regina Pats are continuing the rebuild. Head Coach Dave Struch has been pleased with the results recently. He'll break down just where the team is at as we approach the Christmas break. Finally, the WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week is Jake Christensen of the Everett Silvertips. What a return for the over-age defenseman back to the WHL after starting the season in pro hockey. He'll be our guest to close out the show.

Episode 13 - Dec 13/2019

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, profiles another top 2020 NHL Draft eligible player from the Western Hockey League.  Edmonton Oil Kings F Jake Neighbours is a potential 1st round pick this summer in Montreal.  He'll be our guest.The Kelowna Rockets keep building their roster towards the 2020 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia.  Their latest acquisition is 20yr F Jadon Joseph from the Moose Jaw Warriors.  The WHL playoff veteran will join us.  Plus, a look at this week's WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, profiles another top 2020 NHL Draft eligible player from the Western Hockey League. Edmonton Oil Kings F Jake Neighbours is a potential 1st round pick this summer in Montreal. He'll be our guest. The Kelowna Rockets keep building their roster towards the 2020 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia. Their latest acquisition is 20yr F Jadon Joseph from the Moose Jaw Warriors. The WHL playoff veteran will join us. Plus, a look at this week's WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week.

Episode 11 - Nov 29/2019

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WHL This Week - Radio Edition, breaks down the eight WHL players headed to Canada's World Junior Sport Chek selection camp. Our guests include G Joel Hofer of the Portland Winterhawks - also the WHL Vaughn Goaltender of the Month for November.  Vancouver Giants D Bowen Byram of the Vancouver Giants and Kelowna Rockets F Nolan Foote.Also, nine players from the WHL have been named to the Czech Republic World Junior selection camp.  All will now compete for a roster spot on the host team of the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, breaks down the eight WHL players headed to Canada's World Junior Sport Chek selection camp. Our guests include G Joel Hofer of the Portland Winterhawks - also the WHL Vaughn Goaltender of the Month for November. Vancouver Giants D Bowen Byram of the Vancouver Giants and Kelowna Rockets F Nolan Foote. Also, nine players from the WHL have been named to the Czech Republic World Junior selection camp. All will now compete for a roster spot on the host team of the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

Episode 12 - Dec 6/2019

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the breakdown from the 2020 WHL Trade Deadline.  We'll look at some of the major moves.  Canada has struck gold at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.  Hear from the WHL players and Mitch Love on the golden moment in the Czech Republic.The 2020 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game is Thursday in Hamilton. Prince Albert Raiders D Kaiden Guhle will attend and is hoping to make an impression.Winnipeg ICE F Connor McClennon is the WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week.  He'll round out our show.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, has the breakdown from the 2020 WHL Trade Deadline. We'll look at some of the major moves. Canada has struck gold at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Hear from the WHL players and Mitch Love on the golden moment in the Czech Republic. The 2020 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game is Thursday in Hamilton. Prince Albert Raiders D Kaiden Guhle will attend and is hoping to make an impression. Winnipeg ICE F Connor McClennon is the WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week. He'll round out our show.

Episode 16 - January 10/2020

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at two surging teams.  Hear from Brandon Wheat Kings Head Coach Dave Lowry and Manny Viveiros of the Spokane Chiefs as their teams are starting to rack up the wins.The Prince George Cougars are very much in the Western Conference wildcard playoff race.  Their MVP this season has been goaltender Taylor Gauthier.  He'll join us.Recently, the Calgary Hitmen hosted the "Every Child Matters" game at the Saddledome.  The game was also broadcast in Blackfoot.  We'll take you back to that event.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at two surging teams. Hear from Brandon Wheat Kings Head Coach Dave Lowry and Manny Viveiros of the Spokane Chiefs as their teams are starting to rack up the wins. The Prince George Cougars are very much in the Western Conference wildcard playoff race. Their MVP this season has been goaltender Taylor Gauthier. He'll join us. Recently, the Calgary Hitmen hosted the "Every Child Matters" game at the Saddledome. The game was also broadcast in Blackfoot. We'll take you back to that event.

Episode 20 - February 7/2020

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, profiles the BC Hockey Hall of Fame bound 2002 Kootenay ICE with former General Manager Jeff Chynoweth.  The WHL and Memorial Cup Champions were announced as being part of the Class of 2020 this week.Spokane Chiefs F Jack Finley is in the midst of his NHL draft year. the bit centerman has NHL bloodlines and is used to being in the spotlight.  He'll be our guest.Portland Winterhawks F Seth Jarvis has been named the WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week.  Fresh off the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, Jarvis is part of an impressive run by the Winterhawks.  He'll close out the show.

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, profiles the BC Hockey Hall of Fame bound 2002 Kootenay ICE with former General Manager Jeff Chynoweth. The WHL and Memorial Cup Champions were announced as being part of the Class of 2020 this week. Spokane Chiefs F Jack Finley is in the midst of his NHL draft year. the bit centerman has NHL bloodlines and is used to being in the spotlight. He'll be our guest. Portland Winterhawks F Seth Jarvis has been named the WHL "On The Run" Player of the Week. Fresh off the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, Jarvis is part of an impressive run by the Winterhawks. He'll close out the show.

Episode 19 - January 31st

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