The Pipeline Show Jan 30 2026

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy has a brief intro segment with updates from the WHL and an ugly incident in the NCAA involving a two former WHL teammates. [12:18] - NHL Central Scouting has slotted Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Noa Ta'amu inside their top 100 of eligible players from North America ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. The 6'2, 225 lb blueliner joined the show this week to talk about his path to the WHL, his development with Edmonton, the NHL Draft and carrying the banner for Polynesian hockey players everywhere. [40:46] - Big power forward Ethan Belchetz of the Windsor Spitfires is on the show this week to talk about his draft season, his path to the OHL and development with the Spits plus playing for Canada and shooting pucks at his big sister. [58:46] - Tommy Bleyl is an American rookie playing for the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL and having a head-turning season. We'll talk about his decision to come to the CHL, his eventual plans to play for Michigan State, his thoughts on the NHL Draft and more.