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Episode 157: WHL This Week - Episode 15 - January 5th, 2024 Jan 05, 2024

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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. They've added two veterans in D Chase Pauls and F Borya Valis. Cougars GM/Head Coach Mark Lamb says they may not be done. He'll be our guest.
The Tempo WHL Player of the Week is Spokane Chiefs F Chase Bertholet. The veteran F is coming off a big week and leads his team into a Central Division road swing.
Finally, Red Deer Rebels G Chase Wutzke has elevated his play to get the Red Deer Rebels right back into the mix near the top of the Central Division and Eastern Conference. He's the WHL Goaltender of the Month for December and will wrap up our show in conversation with Troy Gillard.

Episode 156: WHL This Week - Episode 13 - Dec 15, 2023 Dec 15, 2023

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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 the story in Prince George this season with rookie goaltender Josh Ravensbergen. He's already tied the WHL rookie record for shutouts. We will learn more about Josh as he wraps up our show in an interview with Cami Kepke.

Episode 155: WHL This Week - Episode 11 - Dec 1, 2023 Dec 01, 2023

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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 hat-trick earlier this week. He'll be our guest.
The Tempo WHL Player of the Week is Medicine Hat Tigers F Andrew Basha. The prospect for the 2024 NHL Draft is coming off a big two game set where he collected four goals and added two assists in a pair of victories. He'll close out the show.

Episode 154: WHL This Week - Episode 10 - Nov 24, 2023 Nov 24, 2023

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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 Yakemchuk, Tig Iginla and more.
It was a big week for Prince George Cougars F Koehn Ziemmer. He signed his NHL Entry Level Contract with the LA Kings and was also named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. He joins Cole Waldie to wrap up Episode 10 of WHL This Week.

Episode 153: WHL This Week - Episode 9 - Nov 17, 2023 Nov 17, 2023

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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. We will hear what's new from the WHL's Senior Manager, Marketing & Business Development Jane Hart.
Former Seattle Thunderbirds & Tri-City Americans F Sam Huo is having a great 2nd year with the UBC Thunderbirds. He's the first WHL Canada West Graduate of the Month of the new season after leading UBC to a team record 10-0 start. Sam will join us to discuss the start to the season, his time in the WHL and how he's utilizing the WHL Scholarship Program.
Finally, Portland Winterhawks F Gabe Klassen has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week after recording nine points in just two games to conclude a lengthy road trip. He'll wrap up our show.

Episode 152: WHL This Week - Episode 8 - Nov 10, 2023 Nov 10, 2023

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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 week by Saskatoon Blades captain Trevor Wong has landed him the Tempo WHL Player of the Week Award. Trevor sits down with Les Lazaruk in Saskatoon.

Episode 151: WHL This Week - Episode 7 - Nov 3, 2023 Nov 03, 2023

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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 captain the Blazers this season.
November is a month for men's health and men's cancer awareness. Vancouver Giants Head Coach Manny Viveiros has had his own personal battle. He shares his story and spreads the word of awareness.

Episode 150: WHL This Week - Episode 6 - Oct 27, 2023 Oct 27, 2023

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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 California native talks about his new challenge and his road back to junior hockey.
To wrap up the show, the Tempo WHL Player of the Week is Kelowna Rockets F Andrew Cristall. Nine points in three games and three wins. He'll be our guest.

Episode 149: WHL This Week - Episode 5 - Oct 20/2023 Oct 20, 2023

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WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at two Cental Division teams currently making their way through the BC Division.
Swift Current Broncos D Owen Pickering - a 1st round pick of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins joins us to talk about the road trip and trying to put it all together this season for a playoff run.
Medicine Hat Tigers Coach/GM Willie Desjardins sits down with Regan Bartel to talk hockey, life and moustaches.
Finally, Prince Albert Raiders F Ryder Ritchie has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week. Ritchie has the Raiders trending upwards after six points in three games.

Episode 148: WHL This Week - Episode 4 - Oct 13, 2023 Oct 13, 2023

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WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at all the WHL players on NHL opening night rosters incuding Connor Bedard, Kevin Korchinski, Zach Benson and Fraser Minten who all made their NHL debuts this week. Several high profile players continue to move on to the next level.
The Vancouver Giants are again going out of the box with their latest jersey design. They will wear "referee striped" sweaters later this month - a first across the sports landscape. As Giants Asst. General Manager Pete Toigo explains, besides having some fun, it's also an awareness campaign for youth officials.
Finally, it's been a whirwind week for F Easton Armstrong. He's the Tempo WHL Player of the Week, but also was involved in a trade from the Wenatchee Wild to the Saskatoon Blades. He'll close out our show from the road with his new team after a great final week with Wenatchee.

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