American Pipeline: Upsets and Blowouts in the NCAA Carolina Hurricanes prospect Cruz Lucius at the 2020 Olympic Youth Winter Games. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTkzMjExMjM2NTMwMjY4MDY3/usatsi_13938837.jpg] Carolina Hurricanes prospect Cruz Lucius at the 2020 Olympic Youth Winter Games. The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast is our next newest show covering the paths to the NHL. Hosts Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf break down everything happening in the NCAA and USHL, including standout players and teams, 2023 NHL draft eligibles and NHL prospects improving their game in college. In the inaugural episode, Mike and Sydney go through the key games and players in the NCAA this past week, including some surprising blowouts and upsets. They also list some players to watch from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-17 squad in the USHL, such as Will Smith, Ryan Leonard, Cole Hudson and James Hagens, who doesn't turn 16 until Nov. 3. Jayden Perron of the Chicago Steel was another player to follow. The Carolina Hurricanes are the NHL team profiled in this week's podcast with an update on their prospects in the 'American Pipeline.' THN American Pipeline Podcast: Oct. 21, 2022
