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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 Head Coach Brennan Sonne, captain Trevor Wong & F Fraser Minten.The Prince George Cougars open the Western Conference Championship on home ice against the Prince George Cougars. Head Coach / GM Mark Lamb gives his thoughts going into the series and hear from F Zach Funk who's picked up 15 points in nine playoff games so far. 

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 our guest.WHL Official Cianna Leiffers is fresh off officiating the gold medal game at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship in Utica, New York.  The WHL's Cami Kepke spoke with her about her start in the game, refereeing on the world stage and what the next goal might be.

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 prospect for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft Tij Iginla had a massive first round series against the Wenatchee Wild.  His eight goals led him to be the Tempo WHL Player of the Week.  He'll wrap up the show. 

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 Winterhawks D Luca Cagnoni & Swift Current Broncos F Clarke Caswell.  We also update the remaining series.

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 Cristall after an 111 point season and preparing for Wenatchee in the first round.The "Firkus Circus" has won a WHL scoring title and the Bobby Clarke Trophy for the top scorer in the regular season.  Jagger Firkus talks about winning the title and how it came down to the final weekend of the regular season. 

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 to receive accolades.  After reaching the 100 point plateau, he's picked up the Tempo WHL Player of the Week.  He'll be our guest.Former Victoria Royals Goaltender Griffen Outhouse is a National USPORTS Champion with the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds. Outhouse and his team went undefeated all season.  He's our guest to talk about his season, his time in Victoria and how he's utilizing the WHL Scholarship Program.