All 61: Staying Out West

All 61: Staying Out West

Author: Steve McLean March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:23:51

After an episode earlier this week with Steve & Kevin talking about their trip to BC, we stay out in the WHL this time with Ryan Switzer as we catch up on everything happening in the WHL. Penticton has won their division title and is officially the best expansion team in CHL history. Memorial Cup host Kelowna after a rough first half has been one of the hotter teams in the second half but they all continue to chase Everett who has a 40+ point lead in the US division!

Ryan asks Steve about Penticton but also wants to touch on a big story out of the QMJHL while Steve wants Ryan's opinion on the interleague news between the O & Q and whether the WHL could or should get in on it.

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Hitting the road with a mission that blends a love for the game with a deep curiosity about the places it's played, All 60: A CHL Podcast is the audio journey of super fan Steve McLean. This isn't just a studio roundtable; it's an evolving travelogue anchored by weekly conversations. Steve connects directly with voices embedded in the three major junior leagues-the QMJHL, OHL, and WHL-turning correspondents into guides for what's happening on the ice and in their hometowns. You'll hear the immediate buzz about draft prospects, trades, and playoff races, but the discussions often veer into the texture of the journey itself: planning routes, finding the best local spots, and what makes each stop unique. The underlying goal-visiting every one of the 61 CHL arenas-provides a constant, compelling thread, making each episode a step closer to that complete picture. It’s a podcast for those who see hockey as a gateway to understanding communities across Canada, where analysis of a weekend slate of games sits comfortably beside tales of the road. The result is a show that captures the culture and sheer scale of major junior hockey, one conversation and one mile at a time.
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All 61: WHL Playoffs Round 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:04
We finish our three episodes in three days run by heading out west to recap the first round of the WHL playoffs which had a couple banger series and preview round two which is shaping up to have some real barn burners! R…
All 61: QMJHL Round 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:41
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All 61 OHL Playoffs Round 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:21
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All 61: OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:56
This week on the show Steve sits down with the Commissioner of the OHL Bryan Crawford to discuss a wide variety of topics including expansion, the NCAA, new events and more!Before the interview though Steve takes us on a…
All 61: WHL Playoff Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:22
We round off this week's playoff preview episodes by going out west to take a look at the first round of the WHL playoffs with Ryan Switzer! There might be a little wrestling talk as well and Steve wallows in Guelph's ga…
All 61: OHL Playoff Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:52
We roll on with our previews of round 1 playoff matchups from across the CHL. Today we look at the OHL playoffs with Steve Clark from YourTV Niagara as the guys give their round 1 predictions and insights. Steve M also a…
All 61: The QMJHL Playoffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:35
The 2025-26 regular season has wrapped up around the CHL and the playoffs are here. This week we will take a look at the round 1 match ups for all three leagues across the CHL starting with the QMJHL as Patrick McNeil gi…
All 61: Finishing the CHL...Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:19
It's a road trip episode of the pod! This past weekend Steve and Kevin headed out to British Columbia to see the expansion Penticton Vees and finish all 61 CHL arenas. But when they got there, they found out this isn't y…
All 61: Patrick's Week in Newfoundland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:09
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All 61: Catching Up on the O [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:12
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