The Pipeline Show Aug 28 2026

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The new intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:13] - We begin the annual tradition of previewing every team in the Western Hockey League with the help of their General Manager. First, Guy has some brief news and notes to mention. [11:25] - The Lethbridge Hurricanes ended last season in last place but GM Barclay Parneta is optimistic that his team will be much more competitive thanks to a wave of incoming players and returning veterans. [45:38] - New Head Coach and General Manager of the Swift Current Broncos Travis Crickard joins to preview his team ahead of the coming season. [1:16:52] - Our next stop is in Vancouver with the Giants in the spotlight and returning head coach (and now also GM) Michael Dyck who has the challenge of getting his club out of the western conference cellar. [1:44:27] - The first American-based franchise of the episode sees GM Bliss LIttler breaking down the Wenatchee Wild who return almost their entire team. [2:13:12] - The Moose Jaw Warriors aren't that far removed from winning a WHL championship and they appear to be on the upswing once again. Jason Ripplinger is the club's General Manager and provides this preview of his team. [2:31:48] - Last up this week are the Red Deer Rebels who actually squeeked into the playoffs. Owner and GM Brent Sutter offers some insight into his team and his expectations for 2026-27.