The Hockey News: On The 'Dub'
Adam Kierszenblat and Carol Schram discuss everything in the WHL, including the top stories, star players and NHL prospects.
Episodes
November 2, 2023 • 50 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
Everett Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell joins the show to talk about being drafted by the Seattle Kraken, elevating his game by playing with and against talents like Connor Bedard and Fraser Minten while growing up, his trade last season from Kamloops to Everett, and what it's like playing in the U.S. for the first time in the evolv...
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October 25, 2023 • 47 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- The Vancouver Giants tried something different with their special referee appreciation jerseys. Adam was in the house and gives his impressions of the unique attire.
- Fourteen WHL players will represent Canada in November at the World U-17 Challenge in Prince Edward Island. Adam offers his thoughts on who to watch.
- Team Manitoba to...
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October 18, 2023 • 46 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- Fresh off seven points in three games and WHL Player of the Week honors, Ryder Ritchie joins the show to talk about his hot start to the season, moving around Europe while his dad was playing hockey, and winning gold with Team Canada at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
- Adam also announces the launch of the new WHL league site at TheHock...
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October 11, 2023 • 49 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat all about the WHL:
- We kick off our headlines segment by celebrating 500 WHL wins for Portland Winterhawks coach Mike Johnston.
- Also, three trades this week, as the Saskatoon Blades look to augment their roster.
- Free agent Sage Weinstein earns an NHL contract and two 'Dub' coaches get the nod to assist at November's World U-17 Chall...
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October 6, 2023 • 45 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- We kick things off by chatting with Jaden Lipinski of the Vancouver Giants about experiencing his first NHL training camp after being drafted by the Calgary Flames, going through it with teammate Sam Honzek, and his early thoughts on the Giants this season.
- Headlines include an update on suspended coach Kevin Constantine, a big-time...
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September 27, 2023 • 38 mins
The WHL's 2023-24 regular season is now underway, and there is tons to discuss on this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- In headlines, we look into the league's suspension of new Wenatchee Wild coach Kevin Constantine, just two games in, and how this seems to be part of a broader trend of players being more willing to speak up.
- Three WHL teams have named new head captains, ...
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September 13, 2023 • 47 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast, Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat break down each team in the WHL's Eastern Conference:
- Carol and Adam discuss the biggest questions facing each team, as well as a player to watch.
- Can the Saskatoon Blades capture the East Division championship without the Winnipeg Ice in the picture? What will Jagger Firkus and Brayden Yager get up to for the Moose Jaw Warriors? How wi...
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September 6, 2023 • 42 mins
The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast is back for another season of exciting WHL action.
Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat react to all the biggest news going on in the WHL, analyze players and teams, and even keep an eye out on NHL prospects who are already drafted or are gearing up for the 2024 draft.
On this episode, Carol and Adam start with Part 1 of our 2023-24 WHL Season Preview:
- This week, we shine the spotlight on the ...
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July 6, 2023 • 45 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- The 2023 NHL draft is in the books, and 33 players were selected from the WHL.
- We take a look at the six WHL players who went in the first round, including first overall pick Connor Bedard.
- Adam identifies two surprise fallers and two WHL picks that could turn out to be great value for the teams that chose them.
- Three WHL goalie...
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June 28, 2023 • 44 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- WHL league news includes longtime commissioner Ron Robison announcing his intention to retire after the 2023-24 season, solid attendance numbers from this season and the release of the schedule grid, including the new Wenatchee Wild.
- WHL alumni Mike Vernon and Ken Hitchcock have been announced as members of the class of 2023 for the...
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June 21, 2023 • 39 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- Saskatoon Blades defenseman Tanner Molendyk joins the show to talk about his impressive fitness testing results at the Scouting Combine and what it's been like growing up with an impressive crop of B.C.-born players in this year's draft class, including Connor Bedard.
- Speaking of Bedard, he added another accolade this week as he was...
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June 14, 2023 • 43 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- Connor Bedard is one of seven nominees for the IIHF's inaugural male player of the year award, which will be announced on June 19.
- Bedard also dominated the proceedings at last weekend's NHL Scouting Combine, with solid showings in both the physical testing and his interviews with the media.
- A number of other WHL players also show...
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June 7, 2023 • 42 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- Memorable moments from last week's Memorial Cup tournament in Kamloops, including CHL Award winners Connor Bedard and Olen Zellweger
- 19 WHL players, including Connor Bedard, will take part in this week's NHL Scouting Combine
- Signings and trades in the WHL
- Now that the BCHL has announced that it's going independent, will players ...
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May 31, 2023 • 39 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- Player notes from the WHL, including signings at the junior and pro levels, trades, and prospects camps
- A medal haul for a dozen WHL alums from Latvia, Germany and Canada at the IIHF World Championship
- Memorial Cup Update through Day 4, with Quebec through to the championship game while the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kamloops Blazer...
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May 24, 2023 • 38 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- A rundown of the WHL final, where the Seattle Thunderbirds flexed their muscle to take down the Winnipeg Ice in five games.
- More signings from the WHL prospect draft and a trade between the Vancouver Giants and the Brandon Wheat Kings.
- Memorial Cup Preview, including a rundown of the changes to this year's tournament format.
- Pre...
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May 17, 2023 • 33 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- Two-time WHL defenseman of the year Olen Zellweger joins the show to talk about his big year, his deadline trade to the Kamloops Blazers, and his team's desire to put its best foot forward when hosting the Memorial Cup later this month.
- Updates on the WHL final, which has been a battle so far between the Winnipeg Ice and Seattle Thu...
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May 10, 2023 • 40 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- Vancouver Giants forward Ty Halaburda joins the show to talk about his experience winning bronze with Team Canada at the World Men's U-18 Championship and his preparation for the draft in June in Nashville.
- We run through most of this year's WHL Award winners, with multiple recipients from the Seattle Thunderbirds and the Kamloops B...
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May 3, 2023 • 35 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- The WHL prospects draft is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, so scouting director Joel Henderson of Puck Preps joins the show to talk about the scouting process for bantam-age players and some names to look out for next week.
- U-18 Worlds - nine WHL players and a couple of other Western Canadian prospects capture the bronze medal for C...
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April 26, 2023 • 35 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- We chat with Seattle Thunderbirds forward Nico Myatovic about his climb up the NHL Central Scouting draft rankings, his team's success in the playoffs so far, the opportunity to play in his hometown of Prince George in the second round and what lies ahead as the Thunderbirds face the Kamloops Blazers.
- In the WHL playoffs, the semifi...
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April 19, 2023 • 34 mins
On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'Dub' Podcast with Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat:
- A rundown of the nominees for this year's major WHL Awards.
- Eight WHL players will be skating at the 2023 World U-18 Championship, which kicks off Thursday.
- How players from the Dub fared in the final rankings from NHL Central Scouting, which dropped on Tuesday.
- A second-round update on the WHL playoffs.
- Our game of the week i...
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