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Episode 5 of WHL Weekly takes us inside a handful of NHL debuts, including big moments for Harrison Brunicke and Braeden Cootes. We hear from New York Islanders prospect Jacob Kvasnicka of the Penticton Vees, this week's Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week, and Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen, fresh off signing his NHL ELC with the Seattle Kraken.
Episode 4 of WHL Weekly is hot on the scene featuring JP Hurlbert and Logan Edmonstone of the Kamloops Blazers, Chase Surkan of the Brandon Wheat Kings, and Chase Wutzke and Jaxon Fuder of the Red Deer Rebels, plus plenty more.
Episode 3 of WHL Weekly goes inside the boards with Vancouver Giants defenceman Ryan Lin, who was the first WHL player named to Team CHL for the upcoming CHL USA Prospects Challenge in Calgary and Lethbridge. Plus – we hear from a couple weekly awards winners as Ethan Semeniuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors and JP Hurlbert of the Kamloops Blazers got off to explosive starts.
Episode 2 of WHL Weekly is here to celebrate the start of the 2025-26 WHL Regular Season! Action gets underway Friday, September 19.We have an action-packed show, including sound from Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall, Ottawa Senators star Dylan Cozens, and our WHL Player Spotlight features Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Brock Cripps. Let's drop the puck!
Episode 1 of WHL Weekly features Kelowna Rockets star Tij Iginla, Colt Carter and Mark O'Leary of the Moose Jaw Warriors, Liam Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers, and Kalder Varga of the Kelowna Rockets. We get you set for the WHL Yukon Showcase, which begins Friday, September 12, and streams FREE on Victory+.
Episode 33 of the WHL Radio Show features a recap of the Medicine Hat Tigers' WHL Championship, including Harris Meneghin, Oasiz Wiesblatt, Gavin McKenna, and Willie Desjardins. We also hear from Joshua Ravensbergen (Prince George Cougars) with a look ahead to the NHL Draft.
Episode 32 of the WHL Radio Show features a recap of the WHL Drafts, Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tiger),Tyson Jugnauth (Portland Winterhawks), a recap of the U18 World Championships, and Adam Lowry (WHL Alumni).
Episode 31 of the WHL Radio Show features a recap of the Conference Championships, Max Hildebrand (Prince Albert Raiders), and Matt Bardsley (Spokane Chiefs).
Episode 30 of the WHL Radio Show features Game 7 recaps, Kyle Gustafson (Portland Winterhawks), Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips), Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers), and Mike Langin.
Episode 29 of the WHL Radio Show features Gavin McKenna's highlight-reel efforts, Alan Millar (Regina Pats), a rundown of NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the NHL Draft, Mike Boyle (Spokane Chiefs), and Mitch Love (WHL Alumni).
Episode 28 of the WHL Radio Show features WHL Commissioner Dan Near, a recap of the WHL Draft Lotteries, Alan Millar (Regina Pats), Ryder Ritchie (Medicine Hat Tigers), and a recap of the WHL Playoffs and WHL Awards.
Episode 27 of the WHL Radio Show has an update on the WHL Playoffs, Paul McFarland (Calgary Hitmen), Harrison Meneghin's return to the Medicine Hat Tigers, and a rundown of WHL All-Stars and the latest award nominees.
Episode 26 of the WHL Radio Show features sound from the WHL's two expansion announcements in Penticton and Chilliwack, a preview of the 2025 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, and Daniel Hauser (Calgary Hitmen).
Episode 25 of the WHL Radio Show features a look at the conclusion of the WHL Regular Season, Neil Gruninger (Victory+), Brayden Schenn (WHL Alumni), and Danny Rode on Greg Meachem, winner of the Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence.
Episode 24 of the WHL Radio Show features Brandin Cote (Saskatchewan Huskies) on the CW Championship, Hunter Laing (Saskatoon Blades), and Brian Propp (Brandon Wheat Kings alumnus).
Episode 23 of the WHL Radio Show features WHL Commissioner Dan Near on the WHL Yukon Showcase, Clay Hanus (WHL Alumni), Teydon Trembecky (Victoria Royals), and Matt O'Dette (Seattle Thunderbirds).
Episode 22 of the WHL Radio Show features Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers) on the WHL Yukon Showcase, Daniel Hauser (Calgary Hitmen), and reaction to the NHL's 4 Nations Faceoff.
Episode 21 of the WHL Radio Show includes a feature with Brad Lauer and Shea Van Olm (Spokane Chiefs), Zach Benson (WHL Alumni), and 2025 NHL Draft eligible forward Tommy Lafreniere (Kamloops Blazers).
Episode 20 of the WHL Radio Show features Manny Viveiros (Vancouver Giants), WHL Rookie of the Month Daxon Rudolph (Prince Albert Raiders), and WHL Rookie of the Week Savin Virk (Tri-City Americans).
Episode 19 of the WHL Radio Show features WHL Commissioner Dan Near, Chad Leslie (Swift Current Broncos), a feature on WHL Player of the Month Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers), and Tyler Palmer (WHL Alumni).
Episode 18 of the WHL Radio Show features Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers), Dan Marr (NHL Central Scouting), and Quinn Mantei (Brandon Wheat Kings).
Episode 17 of the WHL Radio Show features Berkly Catton (Spokane Chiefs), Harrison Meneghin (Medicine Hat Tigers), Brent Sutter (Red Deer Rebels), and Ryan Lin (Vancouver Giants).
Episode 16 of the WHL Radio Show recaps NHL Central Scouting's Midterm Rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft and includes Carter Bear (Everett Silvertips), insight from Bob Ridley on Willie Desjardins (Medicine Hat Tigers) reaching 500 wins, plus Andrew Cristall (Spokane Chiefs).
Episode 15 of the WHL Radio Show recaps the WHL Trade Deadline with Matt Bardsley (Spokane Chiefs), Peter Anholt (Lethbridge Hurricanes), Ben Riche (Prince George Cougars), Mark Lamb (Prince George Cougars), Marty Murray (Brandon Wheat Kings), and Tempo WHL Player of the Week Evan Friesen (Wenatchee Wild).
Episode 14 of the WHL Radio Show features an update from the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, Garry Davidson (Calgary Hitmen), Bob Tory (Tri-City Americans), trade recaps from across the WHL, and a rundown of the latest WHL weekly awards.
Episode 13 of the WHL Radio Show features voices from World Juniors selection camps, including Berkly Catton (Spokane Chiefs), Caden Price (Kelowna Rockets), Riley Heidt (Prince George Cougars), Tanner Molendyk (Saskatoon Blades), Carson Bjarnason (Brandon Wheat Kings), and Blake Fiddler (Edmonton Oil Kings). Hear from Portland Winterhawks alumnus Tyson Kozak, along with current Winterhawks defenceman Tyson Jugnauth.
Episode 12 of the WHL Radio Show features Peter Anholt (Lethbridge Hurricanes), Brayden Yager (Lethbridge Hurricanes), and Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers).
Episode 11 of the WHL Radio Show features the latest on the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, including WHL Commissioner Dan Near, Kelowna Rockets President & GM Bruce Hamilton, and CHL President Dan Mackenzie. We recap the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge and hear from Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall (Kelowna Rockets).
Episode 10 of the WHL Radio Show features the latest on Wednesday Night in The Dub with Taylor Rocca (WHL), a feature on Swift Current Broncos alum Owen Pickering, Tomas Mrsic (Prince Albert Raiders), and CHL super fan Kevin Jordan on his trip through the WHL, completing a tour of all 60 CHL arenas.
Episode 9 of the WHL Radio Show features recap of the U17 World Challenge, including insight from Mathis Preston (Spokane Chiefs), Koehn Ziemmer (Prince George Cougars), Carter Savage (Tri-City Americans), and an overview of RE/MAX Presents: Nickelodeon Nights for Children's Miracle Network with Jane Hart (WHL).
Episode 8 of the WHL Radio Show features the latest on NCAA eligibility for WHL players, Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers), Robert Kron (Seattle Kraken), and Brady Birnie (Swift Current Broncos).
Episode 7 of the WHL Radio Show features Steve Hamilton (Everett Silvertips), Lynden Lakovic (Moose Jaw Warriors), a wrap up of the 2024 WHL Cup, plus Nathan Behm (Kamloops Blazers).
Episode 6 of the WHL Radio Show features the latest on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list, the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, Cole Reschny (Victoria Royals), Luke Schenn's 1,000 NHL games, Connor Bouchard (MRU Cougars), and Ben Kindel (Calgary Hitmen).
Episode 5 of the WHL Radio Show features Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks), Jackson Smith (Tri-City Americans), Daxon Rudolph (Prince Albert Raiders), and Mazden Leslie (Vancouver Giants).
Episode 4 of the WHL Radio Show features the latest news and headlines, Shea Van Olm (Spokane Chiefs), and Don Nachbaur (Wenatchee Wild).
Episode 3 of the WHL Radio Show features Zack Shantz (Regina Pats), Jett Lajoie (Prince George Cougars), Nathan Behm (Kamloops Blazers), James Patrick (Victoria Royals), and a special event in Everett.
Episode 2 of the WHL Radio Show for 2024-25 features WHL Commissioner Dan Near, Portland Winterhawks coach Kyle Gustafson, and WHL Player of the Week Roger McQueen of the Brandon Wheat Kings.
We're back for another season! Episode 1 of the WHL Radio Show for the 2024-25 season features Richard Doerksen (WHL VP, Hockey), Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips), and Willie Desjardins (Medicine Hat Tigers).
Episode 34 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a wrap up of the 2024 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien, including on-ice reaction from members of the WHL champion Moose Jaw Warriors.
Episode 33 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a recap of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, a wrap on the WHL Conference Championships, Lynden Lakovic (Moose Jaw Warriors), and a round up of Canada's gold-medal performance at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship.
Episode 32 of the WHL Radio Show features a WHL Playoffs update, Taylor Green (WHL) on the WHL Prospects Draft, and Curtis Hunt (Prince Albert Raiders).
Episode 31 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a preview of the WHL Conference Championships presented by Nutrien, including Mark O'Leary (Moose Jaw Warriors) and Zac Funk (Prince George Cougars).
Episode 30 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Fraser Minten (Saskatoon Blades), Gabe Klassen (Portland Winterhawks), a review of NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft, plus WHL Official Cianna Lieffers.
Episode 29 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features the latest on Landon DuPont, the first defenceman in WHL history to be granted exceptional status. We also hear from Brennan Sonne (Saskatoon Blades) and Tij Iginla (Kelowna Rockets).
Episode 28 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a rundown of the 2024 WHL Awards finalists, plus we get caught up on everything going on in the 2024 WHL Playoffs, including sound from Clarke Caswell (Swift Current Broncos), Luca Cagnoni (Portland Winterhawks), and Carlin Dezainde (Prince George Cougars).
Episode 28 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a rundown of the 2024 WHL Awards finalists, plus we get caught up on everything going on in the 2024 WHL Playoffs, including sound from Clarke Caswell (Swift Current Broncos), Luca Cagnoni (Portland Winterhawks), and Carlin Dezainde (Prince George Cougars).
Episode 27 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a recap of the 2024 WHL Draft Lotteries, including Mike Fraser (Everett Silvertips); a preview of the 2024 WHL Playoffs, including Fraser Minten (Saskatoon Blades), Mark Lamb (Prince George Cougars) and Andrew Cristall (Kelowna Rockets); plus Jagger Firkus (Moose Jaw Warriors).
Episode 26 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen dives into the WHL Playoff races heading into the final weekend of the season, plus features Rogan Dean (Edmonton Oil Kings), Terik Parascak (Prince George Cougars) and Griffin Outhouse (WHL Alumni).
Episode 25 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features the NHL debut of Zack Ostapchuk (WHL Alumni), Dave Struch (Red Deer Rebels), Chris Douglas (UBC Thunderbirds), and Earl Seitz – the latest recipient of the WHL's Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence.
Episode 24 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features WHL Commissioner Dan Near, Reid Dyck (Swift Current Broncos), Cameron Schmidt (Vancouver Giants) and WHL Player of the Week Jordan Keller (Kamloops Blazers).
Episode 23 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Logan Stankoven's NHL debut, Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O'Dette on Matt Rempe, Spokane Chiefs coach Ryan Smith on World Youth Olympics and more, plus the story of former Red Deer Rebel Vukie Mpofu.
Episode 22 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers), the latest on NHL debuts for Arshdeep Bains (Red Deer Rebels) and Matthew Rempe (Seattle Thunderbirds), as well as Prince George Cougars defenceman Hudson Thornton.
Episode 21 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Clarence Iron (WHL Cree Broadcaster), Max Paddock (WHL Alumni) and Emmitt Finnie (Kamloops Blazers).
Episode 20 of the WHL Radio Show features a recap of Gavin McKenna's run to being named the WHL's Player of the Month for January, WHL Alumni Shane Farkas (Portland Winterhawks, Victoria Royals) on being named the Canada West WHL Grad of the Month for January, plus Harrison Brunicke (Kamloops Blazers).
Episode 19 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features: Barclay Parneta (Vancouver Giants), Kalan Lind (Red Deer Rebels), Carter Yakemchuk (Calgary Hitmen), and Riley Heidt (Prince George Cougars).
Episode 18 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features a recap from the 2024 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, Olen Zellweger's NHL debut, Luca Cagnoni (Portland Winterhawks) and Ron Robison talking hockey roots with Regan Bartel.
Episode 17 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Cayden Lindstrom (Medicine Hat Tigers), Dennis Williams (Everett Silvertips), Matt Savoie (Moose Jaw Warriors) and a feature on Terry Ryan (WHL Alumni).
Episode 16 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Chad Leslie (Swift Current Broncos), Conor Geekie (Swift Current Broncos), Colin Priestner (Saskatoon Blades), and a complete recap of the 2024 WHL Trade Deadline.
Episode 15 of the WHL Radio Show features Jason Ripplinger (Moose Jaw Warriors), Bliss Littler (Wenatchee Wild), Mark Lamb (Prince George Cougars), Chase Bertholet (Spokane Chiefs) and Chase Wutzke (Red Deer Rebels).
Episode 14 of the WHL Radio Show features Kirt Hill of the Edmonton Oil Kings, Tij Iginla of the Kelowna Rockets, and an update on all the action at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.
This week's episode features the life-saving actions of Ty Hurley (Kelowna Rockets), a chat with head coaches Brennan Sonne (Saskatoon Blades) and Marty Murray (Brandon), as well as the chase for history with Josh Ravensbergen (Prince George Cougars).
In this week's edition of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen, we hear from Denton Mateychuk (Moose Jaw Warriors) about World Juniors Selection Camp, Wenatchee Wild GM Bliss Littler, and we wrap up with Teddy Bear Toss update, featuring Wyatt Pisarczyk (Calgary Hitmen).
In this week's episode, Cami Kepke chats with incoming WHL Commissioner Dan Near, and we also hear from Cole Reschny (Victoria Royals) and WHL Player of the Week Andrew Basha (Medicine Hat Tigers).
In this week's episode, we hear from Peter Anholt (World Juniors), Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (NHL Draft rankings), and WHL Player of the Week Koehn Ziemmer (Prince George Cougars).
In this week's episode, hear from WHL Player of the Week Gabe Klassen, Canada West WHL Grad of the Month Sam Huo, and new Victoria Royals Head Coach James Patrick.
Episode 8 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Carter Yakemchuk (Calgary Hitmen), Trevor Wong (Saskatoon Blades) and highlights from Patrick Marleau's jersey retirement ceremony in Seattle.
Episode 7 of the WHL Radio Show with Jon Keen features Richard Doerksen (WHL VP, Hockey), Fraser Minten (Kamloops Blazers), and Manny Viveiros (Vancouver Giants), plus news and notes from around the WHL.
Episode 6 of the WHL Radio Show featuring Jon Keen checks in with Dan Marr (NHL Central Scouting), Roy Sommer (Wenatchee Wild), and Andrew Cristall (Kelowna Rockets).
Episode 5 of the WHL Radio Show features Owen Pickering (Swift Current Broncos), Willie Desjardins (Medicine Hat Tigers), Ryder Ritchie (Prince Albert Raiders), plus news and notes from around the WHL.
In this week's episode, we get an update on 18- and 19-year-olds sticking on NHL rosters, plus we hear from Pete Toigo of the Vancouver Giants about Referee Appreciation Night as well as Easton Armstrong – WHL Player of the Week and the newest member of the Saskatoon Blades.
Episode 3 of the WHL This Week – Radio Edition, features Mike Johnston (Portland Winterhawks), Terik Parascak (Prince George Cougars) and Jagger Firkus (Moose Jaw Warriors).
In this week's episode, hear from WHL Vice-President, Hockey Richard Doerksen, Calgary Hitmen forward London Hoilett and Prince George Cougars forward Zac Funk.
In this week's episode, hear from WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, Spokane Chiefs forward Berkly Catton and Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna.
In this week's episode, hear from Portland Winterhawks prospect Morgan Stickney, Memorial Cup Host Committee chair Norm Daley and three-time Memorial Cup Champion Ryan Huska.
In this week's episode, hear from Prince Albert Raiders prospect Daxon Rudolph, Winnipeg ICE defenceman Graham Sward plus recaps of the WHL Prospects Draft and WHL Awards.
In this week's episode, hear from Prince Albert Raiders prospect Daxon Rudolph, Winnipeg ICE defenceman Graham Sward plus recaps of the WHL Prospects Draft and WHL Awards.
In this week's episode, hear from Winnipeg ICE captain Carson Lambos and head coach James Patrick, WHL Official Chris Crich plus updates on the 2023 WHL Western Conference Championship presented by Nutrien and WHL Award winners.
In this week's episode, hear from Saskatoon Blades defenceman Spencer Shugrue and head coach Brennan Sonne, Winnipeg ICE forward Connor McClennon, Kamloops Blazers defenceman Olen Zellweger and an update on the WHL contingent representing Canada at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship.
In this week's episode, hear from TSN Analyst Craig Button, Kamloops Blazers captain Logan Stankoven, Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus as well as an update on the 2023 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.
In this week's episode, hear from Kamloops Blazers associate coach Don Hay, Prince Albert Raiders head coach Jeff Truitt, Regina Pats captain Connor Bedard and Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind.
In this week's episode, hear from Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager, Lethbridge Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt plus news on WHL award nominees and an update on the 2023 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.
In this week's episode, hear from Seattle Thunderbirds forward Colton Dach, Prince Albert Raiders general manager Curtis Hunt plus news on award-winning regular seasons from Regina's Connor Bedard and the Winnipeg ICE.
In this week's episode, hear from Regina Pats captain Connor Bedard, Kamloops Blazers alumnus Dylan Ferguson, Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Matt O'Dette and Prince George Cougars forward Jaxsen Wiebe.
In this week's episode, hear from WHL Alumni Brandon Sutter and Jadon Joseph, Kamloops Blazers forward Matthew Seminoff and Kelowna Rockets captain Gabriel Szturc.
In this week's episode, hear from Seattle Thunderbirds forward Dylan Guenther, former Prince George Cougars captain Josh Maser and Regina Pats defenceman Stanislav Svozil.
In this week's episode, hear from Tri-City Americans governor / GM Bob Tory, Medicine Hat Tigers head coach & GM Willie Desjardins, Kelowna Rockets head coach Kris Mallette, Winnipeg ICE forward Zach Benson and more!
In this week's episode, hear from Regina Pats captain Connor Bedard, Kamloops Blazers defenceman Olen Zellweger, Swift Current Broncos head coach Devan Praught and 2022 WHL Governors Award honouree Tim Speltz.
In this week's episode, hear from WHL Governors Award honouree Kelly McCrimmon, WHL alumnus Curtis Miske and Prince George Cougars forward Chase Wheatcroft.
In this week's episode, hear from former Medicine Hat Tigers broadcaster Bob Ridley, Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Landon Kosior, Portland Winterhawks alumnus Jake Gricius as well as news and notes from around the WHL.
In this week's episode, hear from WHL alumni Matt Berlin and Luke Philp, Orange Jersey Project program manager Jeremy Boston as well as details on Connor Bedard's swing through Alberta.
In this week's episode, hear from Portland Winterhawks forward Chaz Lucius, Lethbridge Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt as well as a recap of the 2023 Kubota CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game.
In this week's episode, hear from Everett Silvertips captain Jackson Berezowski, Vancouver Giants forward Jaden Lipinski, Victoria Royals goaltender Braden Holt as well as a look at the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term Rankings.
In this week's episode, hear from Winnipeg ICE forward Zack Ostapchuk, Kamloops Blazers teammates Ryan Hofer and Olen Zellweger, Moose Jaw Warriors forward Atley Calvert and WHL Chief Operating Officer Greg Gardner.
In this week's episode, hear from Tri-City Americans forward Parker Bell, Victoria Royals head coach / GM Dan Price, Red Deer Rebels forward Kai Uchacz and members of Canada's gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.
In this week's episode, hear from Everett Silvertips head coach / GM Dennis Williams, Saskatoon Blades GM Colin Priestner and WHL Official Cody Huseby.
In this week's episode, hear from Vancouver Giants co-owner Michael Buble, Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Harrison Meneghin, news on the Kubota CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game as well as the WHL players set to represent Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.
In this week's episode, hear from Kamloops Blazers captain Logan Stankoven, Brandon Wheat Kings forward Calder Anderson as well as updates on the WHL players attending Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp.
In this week's episode, hear from CHL President Dan MacKenzie and Swift Current Broncos forward Caleb Wyrostok.
In this week's episode, hear from Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager, Winnipeg ICE forward Zach Benson and WHL / CFL Official Troy Semenchuk.
In this week's episode, hear from Prince George Cougars forward Riley Heidt, Calgary Hitmen captain Riley Fiddler-Schultz plus a recap of this week's blockbuster trades.
In this week's episode, hear from 2022 Bob Ridley Award recipient Rob Vanstone, Canada West WHL Grad of the Month Riley Sawchuk, Tri-City Americans defenceman Lukas Dragicevic plus an update from the World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
In this week's episode, hear from Montreal Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle, Brandon Wheat Kings goaltender Carson Bjarnason plus news on the WHL Players of the Month and coaches for the 2023 Kubota CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game.
In this week's episode, hear from Red Deer Rebels owner / president / GM Brent Sutter, Edmonton Oil Kings alumnus Jake Neighbours and Vancouver Giants defenceman Mazden Leslie.
In this week's episode, hear from Seattle Thunderbirds forward Lucas Ciona, Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jake Chiasson and WHL Director of Marketing Alyson Chambers.
In this week's episode, hear from Kamloops Blazers captain Logan Stankoven, Saskatoon Blades forward Conner Roulette and Minnesota Wild prospect Pavel Novak.
In this week's episode, hear from Spokane Chiefs general manager Matt Bardsley, Kelowna Rockets forward Andrew Cristall and Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr.
In this week's episode, hear from Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Bil La Forge, WHL Alumnus and NHL / AHL Official Cody Beach and Portland Winterhawks forward Gabe Klassen.
In the first episode of the 2022-23 season, hear from WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard and Kamloops Blazers GM / Head Coach Shaun Clouston.
This week's episode includes conversations with Edmonton Oil Kings president of hockey operations and general manager Kirt Hill, Winnipeg ICE forward Matthew Savoie, and a recap of the 2022 WHL Championship Series.
This week's episode includes conversations with WHL Rookie of the Year Brayden Yager, WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, and an update from the 2022 WHL Championship Series.
This week's episode includes conversations with Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven, Edmonton Oil Kings forward Justin Sourdif and a recap of the 2022 WHL Awards.
This week's episode includes conversations with CHL President Dan MacKenzie, Vancouver Giants prospect Chloe Primerano and an update on the 2022 WHL Playoffs.
This week's episode includes conversations with Medicine Hat Tigers first-overall WHL Prospects Draft selection Gavin McKenna and Edmonton Oil Kings head coach Brad Lauer.
This week's episode includes conversations with Spokane Chiefs general manager Matt Bardsley, WHL Manager, Hockey Operations Taylor Green, an update on the 2022 WHL Playoffs plus a look at the WHL players named to the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings for the 2022 NHL Draft.
This week's episode includes conversations with Moose Jaw Warriors forward Ryder Korczak, Red Deer Rebels forward Arshdeep Bains and Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven, as well as an updated look at the 2022 WHL Playoffs.
This week's episode includes conversations with Kamloops Blazers forward Luke Toporowski, Portland Winterhawks teammates Taylor Gauthier and Gabe Klassen, and Medicine Hat Tigers director of player personnel Bobby Fox.
This week's episode includes conversations with WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard as well as a look back at the WHL Prospects Draft Lottery and Division Award nominees.
This week's episode includes conversations with Saskatoon Blades goaltender Nolan Maier, Kelowna Rockets forward Colton Dach, as well as an updated look at the WHL playoff picture and the battle among the League's scoring leaders.
This week's episode includes conversations with Swift Current Broncos head coach Devan Praught, Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven, as well as a recap of the ceremony held last week for legendary Medicine Hat Tigers broadcaster Bob Ridley.
This week's episode includes conversations with former Tri-City Americans captain and U SPORTS Most Outstanding Player Nolan Yaremko, Kelowna Rockets forward Andrew Cristall and Seattle Thunderbirds forward Lukas Svejkovsky.
This week's episode includes conversations with Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus, Winnipeg ICE head coach James Patrick and Everett Silvertips defenceman Olen Zellweger.
This week's episode includes conversations with Red Deer Rebels forward Ben King, Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager.
This week's episode includes conversations with WHL and NHL alumnus Jamie McLennan, Seattle Thunderbirds defenceman Kevin Korchinski, Brandon Wheat Kings blueliner Chad Nychuk and Kamloops Blazers goaltender Dylan Ernst.
This week's episode includes conversations with CHL President Dan McKenzie, Spokane Chiefs head coach Ryan Smith and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus.
This week's episode features conversations with Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Mark O'Leary, Seattle Thunderbirds forward Jordan Gustafson and Kamloops Blazers defenceman Mats Lindgren.
This week's episode features conversations with Winnipeg ICE teammeates Conor Geekies & Matthew Savoie, Seattle Thunderbirds forward Reid Schaefer, Swift Current Broncos blueliner Owen Pickering, Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Denton Mateychuk and former Kamloops Blazers forward Kyrell Sopotyk.
This week's episode includes conversations with Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard, Kelowna Rockets head coach Kris Mallette, Tri-City Americans forward Parker Bell. We also remember former Regina Pats forward Brad Hornung, who passed away this week.
This week's episode includes conversations with Saskatoon Blades broadcaster Les Lazaruk, Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven, Blazers alumnus Shane Doan and Swift Current Broncos general manager Chad Leslie.
This week's episode includes conversations with Vancouver Giants head coach Michael Dyck, Winnipeg ICE netminder Daniel Hauser and head coach James Patrick, as well as Saskatoon Blades forward Tristen Robins.
This week's episode includes conversations with Edmonton Oil Kings forward Justin Sourdif and Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Justin Hall. We recap the 2022 WHL Trade Deadline, plus WHL Referee Mike Campbell checks in ahead of his assignment at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games!
This week's episode features conversations with WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, Portland Winterhawks GM / head coach Mike Johnston as well as a recap of the WHL players named to the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings.
This week's episode features conversations with Edmonton Oil Kings general manager Kirt Hill, Everett Silvertips COO Zoran Rajcic and Victoria Royals forward Bailey Peach.
This week's episode features conversations with Kamloops Blazers netminder Dylan Garand, Everett Silvertips alumnus Dustin Wolf, Prince George Cougars head coach & GM Mark Lamb, and Brandon Wheat Kings head coach Don MacGillivray.
This week's episode features updates on the WHLers set to represent Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship, plus news and notes on the first-round picks from the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft making their WHL debuts. We hear from Tri-City Americans defenceman Lukas Dragicevic as well as Human Performance Consultant Isabelle Hamptonstone.
This week's episode features Spokane Chiefs prospect Berkly Catton, Vancouver Giants assistant coach Brent Seabrook and Portland Winterhawks forward Jaydon Dureau.
This week's episode features Vancouver Giants captain Justin Sourdif, Calgary Hitmen forward Sean Tschigerl, Prince Albert Raiders general manager Curtis Hunt, plus updates on Hockey Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp and news on a pair of WHL coaching milestones.
This week's episode includes conversations with Brandon Wheat Kings captain Ridly Greig, Everett Silvertips defenceman Ronan Seeley and Seattle Thunderbirds blueliner Kevin Korchinski.
Featuring Winnipeg ICE teammates Gage Alexander and Matthew Savoie, Red Deer Rebels head coach Steve Konowalchuk and a feature on the WHL alumni inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
This week's episode includes conversations with Swift Current Broncos forward Mathew Ward, Kamloops Blazers goaltender Dylan Garand and Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Matt O'Dette.
This week's episode includes conversations with Portland Winterhawks senior vice-president, general manager and head coach Mike Johnston, Seattle Kraken prospect Ryker Evans and WHL Official Alex Clarke.
This week's episode features Everett Silvertips head coach and general manager Dennis Williams, Kamloops Blazers alumnus Connor Ingram and Edmonton Oil Kings forward Jalen Luypen.
This week's episode features Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Denton Mateychuk, Saskatoon Blades forward Tristen Robins, Vancouver Giants general manager Barclay Parneta, as well as WHL Senior Manager, Hockey Operations Greg Thomson.
This week's episode features Edmonton Oil Kings goaltender Sebastian Cossa, Victoria Royals forward Brayden Schuurman, plus news on Cole Sillinger and Seth Jarvis cracking NHL Opening Night rosters.
This week's episode features Tri-City Americans head coach Stu Barnes, Vancouver Giants forward Fabian Lysell, Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven, Winnipeg ICE forward Owen Pederson and Kelowna Rockets head coach Kris Mallette.
The WHL Radio Show returns for the 2021-22 Season. In this week's episode, we hear from WHL Commissioner Ron Robison and WHL Vice-President, Hockey Richard Doerksen, as well as news and notes from around the League.
Episode 11 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features Kamloops Blazers forward Logan Stankoven, Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard, and Kamloops Blazers head coach Shaun Clouston.
Episode 10 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features Everett Silvertips forward Cole Fonstad, Spokane Chiefs forward Adam Beckman, WHL Commissioner Ron Robison as well as a recap of Canada's gold medal performance at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship.
Episode 9 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features Brandon Wheat Kings forward Lynden McCallum, Vancouver Giants associate coach Keith McCambridge as well as an update from the IIHF U18 World Championship.
Episode 8 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features the career accomplishments of former Seattle Thunderbirds star Patrick Marleau, who set the National Hockey League's games played record Monday. We also hear from outgoing Brandon Wheat Kings GM Darren Ritchie as he prepares to join the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Episode 7 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features Saskatoon Blades forward Tristen Robins, Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kaid Oliver and Red Deer Rebels President and General Manager Brent Sutter.
Episode 6 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features Seattle Thunderbirds forward Conner Roulette, Prince George Cougars goaltender Tyler Brennan and WHL Manager, Player Development Zach Hodder.
We have updates on Canada's U18 World Championship roster, plus we hear from Kyrell Sopotyk (Kamloops Blazers), Dustin Wolf (Everett Silvertips) and Peyton Krebs (Winnipeg ICE).
Episode 4 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features Kamloops Blazers GM Matt Bardsley, Edmonton Oil Kings head coach Brad Lauer & Brandon Wheat Kings forward Nolan Ritchie.
Episode 3 of the WHL This Week – Radio Edition, features Mike Johnston (Portland Winterhawks), Cole Clayton (Medicine Hat Tigers), and Brayden Yager (Moose Jaw Warriors).
WHL Podcast: Episode 33 - Cole Clayton & Jamie Hollins of Sporttesting by Western Hockey League
Episode 2 of the WHL Radio Show presented by Bauer features Richard Doerksen (WHL VP, Hockey), Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard, and Edmonton Oil Kings forward Jalen Luypen.
WHL This Week – Radio Edition is back for the 2020-21 season!
Episode 1 features WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, Medicine Hat Tigers play-by-play voice Bob Ridley, and WHL Player of the Week Dylan Guenther of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
In this Episode:
-29 goal scorer and potential first round pick, Logan Stankoven. -Newly acquired Portland Winterhawk goaltender, Brock Gould. -Standout Moose Jaw Warrior 2nd year forward, Eric Alarie. -Central Division preview.
WHL Podcast: Episode 29 - Nolan Allan, Jake Johnson & Craig Armstrong by Western Hockey League
Episode 28 of the WHL Podcast features Kamloops Blazers defenceman Montana Onyebuchi, Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jake Chiasson, and Red Deer Rebels forward Jayden Grubbe.
Episode 27 of the WHL Podcast features a trio of second-year players, including Kai Uchacz (Seattle Thunderbirds), Colton Dach (Saskatoon Blades), and Sean Tschigerl (Calgary Hitmen).
Episode 26 of the WHL Podcast lifts off thanks to the expertise of Vancouver Giants goaltender Trent Miner, & appearances from Tri-City Americans defenceman Marc Lajoie & Spokane Chiefs defenceman Graham Sward.
Episode 25 of the WHL Podcast features former Red Deer Rebels play-by-play voice Cam Moon – now of the Edmonton Oilers & 630 CHED. We also hear from Seattle Thunderbirds forward Conner Roulette & Prince George Cougars prospect Keaton Dowhaniuk.
Episode 24 of the WHL Podcast features newly-signed Vancouver Canucks prospect Carson Focht and a pair of WHL Next Generation prospects – Brandon Lisowsky (Saskatoon Blades) & Rylen Roersma (Brandon Wheat Kings).
Episode 23 of the WHL Podcast features former Kamloops Blazers captain Jermaine Loewen, who has recently co-authored a children's book while he continues to pursue pro hockey. We also hear from WHL Next Generation stars Niall Crocker of the Prince Albert Raiders & Rhett Melnyk of the Tri-City Americans.
Episoder 22 of the WHL Podcast features Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Gage Goncalves of the Everett Silvertips, Moose Jaw Warriors prospect Denton Mateychuk & Seattle Thunderbirds prospect Kevin Korchinski.
Episode 21 of the WHL Podcast talks with the newest member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jack Finley of the Spokane Chiefs. We also check in with Winnipeg ICE star Matt Savoie and WHL Commissioner Ron Robison discusses the success of the Memorial eCup.
Episode 20 of the WHL Podcast includes appearances from Winnipeg ICE prospect Conor Geekie, Brandon Wheat Kings newly-minted Head Coach Don MacGillivray, and Seattle Thunderbirds prospect Jordan Gustafson.
Episode 19 of the WHL Podcast features Canadian country music star Gord Bamford & Edmonton Oil Kings first-round pick Caleb Reimer.
Episode 18 of the WHL Podcast features Montreal Canadiens star goaltender Carey Price (Tri-City Americans alumnus) & Calgary Hitmen prospect Grayden Siepmann, the 13th overall pick from the 2019 WHL Draft.
Episode 17 of the WHL Podcast goes in-depth with WHL Alumni Wacey Rabbit & catches up with Spokane Chiefs prospect Ben Thornton.
Episode 16 of the WHL Podcast features Joey Kenward of Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) & Red Deer Rebels prospect Hunter Mayo, selected 23rd overall in the 2019 WHL Draft.
Episode 15 of the WHL Podcast features Tara Slone – the co-host of Rogers Hometown Hockey, Top of Her Game, & former rockstar with the band Joydrop. We wrap up the show with Portland Winterhawks prospect Kyle Chyzowski.
Episode 14 of the WHL Podcast converses with former Victoria Royals President & GM Cameron Hope, who is now the new CEO for BC Hockey. We also check in with Mathew Ward, a first-round pick of the Swift Current Broncos, who is expected to make his WHL debut this January.
Episode 13 of the WHL Podcast catches up with a couple NHL Draft stars as Jake Neighbours (Edmonton Oil Kings/St. Louis Blues)& Ozzy Wiesblatt (Prince Albert Raiders/San Jose Sharks) join the program. Finally, we hear from a former Spokane Chiefs star – Derek Ryan of the Calgary Flames – who shares the story of his unique journey to the NHL.
Episode 12 of the WHL Podcast chats with Carolina Hurricane first-round pick Seth Jarvis of the Portland Winterhawks, and recaps the 2020 NHL Draft from a WHL perspective.
Episode 11 of the WHL Podcast brings you the voices of some of the WHL's top talent ahead of the NHL Draft, including: Braden Schneider, Gage Goncalves, Kaiden Guhle, Dylan Garand, & Alex Cotton.
Episode 10 of the WHL Podcast is all about the 2020 NHL Draft. We go in-depth with Sam Cosentino, NHL Draft Expert for Sportsnet and Ryan Kennedy, Senior Writer & Prospects Expert for The Hockey News, in order to get you geared up.
Episode 9 of the WHL Podcast serves up a conversation with Stanley Cup champion & former Portland Winterhawks defenceman Andrew Ference, before heading east to catch up with former Moose Jaw Warriors captain Sam Fioretti.
Episode 8 of the WHL Podcast catches up with a couple WHL Alumni as former Swift Current Broncos forward Taylor Vause and former Vancouver Giants forward Ty Ronning join the show. Finally, we close out the show by having a conversation with a WHL billet family working on the frontlines of COVID-19 – Ed & Teresa Berdusco are billets for the Edmonton Oil Kings, while Ed also serves as a the Oil Kings team doctor. Ed plays an important role as an emergency room doctor, while Teresa is a nurse.
Episode 7 of the WHL Podcast features Spokane Chiefs Head Coach Adam Maglio, Portland Winterhawks Senior Director of Hockey Operations Lisa Hollenbeck, and former Lethbridge Hurricanes star Tyler Wong, now of Kunlun Red Star (KHL).
Episode 6 of the WHL Podcast checks in with Manny Viveiros, the first coach in franchise history for the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights, freshly-signed Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Jake Christiansen, and another Vegas connection – goaltender Logan Thompson, who signed an NHL ELC with the Golden Knights earlier this summer.
Episode 4 of the WHL Podcast features Vegas Golden Knights prospect Peyton Krebs calling in from the NHL bubble in Edmonton. We also catch up with Kootenay ICE & Lethbridge Hurricanes alumnus Matt Alfaro, who enjoyed a breakout season with the University of Calgary Dinos men's hockey program in Canada West. Finally, the show wraps up with Kamloops Blazers prospect Connor Levis, who signed a WHL SPA earlier this offseason.
Episode 3 of the WHL Podcast features NHL top prospect Connor Zary of the Kamloops Blazers and WHL Alumni Connor Rankin.
Comin' at ya with Episode 2 of the WHL Podcast, we're continuing the conversation on the NHL
Welcome to Episode 1 of the WHL Podcast – your destination for the biggest voices to have come through the Western Hockey League.
We kick off the WHL Podcast with a focus on the NHL's Return to Play and the upcoming Stanley Cup Qualifiers, featuring a trio of quality individuals with great WHL careers.
Joining the WHL Podcast for Episode 1 are: Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers), Ryan Johansen (Nashville Predators)& Bowen Byram (Colorado Avalanche).