WHL 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...

WHL 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...

Episode 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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,...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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,...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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. ...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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. ...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...

WHL 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...