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On today's episode, Scott and Brad recap a gritty Quebec road trip, preview a huge stretch vs Newfoundland and a home-and-home with Cape Breton, and break down how tight the Eastern standings are while looking towards the playoffs.    They also shift into draft talk: the Mooseheads' lottery-positioned Rimouski first-round pick, what the odds mean, and the excitement of the QMJHL Draft coming to Halifax June 5 - 6 — plus how Halifax's stockpile of picks could shape the next era.   Then, overage forwards Sam Rousseau and Connor MacPherson join the show to talk life in Halifax, balancing school with the major junior grind, and what's clicked since arriving with the Mooseheads.    Rousseau breaks down his scoring surge and physical, net-driving style, while MacPherson shares his unique path back into the CHL and his all-around role. The conversation also hits on the NCAA rule change and how it could reshape player development, before wrapping with quick hits. Tune in now! Show notes:   00:00 - Introduction   00:38 - Quebec road trip   6:35 - A closer look at the standings   11:15 - Halifax's hosting draft   13:55 - Random social media comment of the week   15:20 - Interview with Sam Rousseau and Connor Macpherson   17:47 - Road trip vibe + reset after Victoriaville 20:46 - Fighting rule discussion 22:22 - MacPherson and Rousseau on brotherly love in hockey 28:11 - NCAA rule change: how it would've changed their careers 31:33 - Rousseau on Rouyn-Noranda development culture + 12th round draft story 35:20 - MacPherson's path to Halifax 37:10 - New Mooseheads facilities: game-day lights, steam room, NHL feel 38:25 - Playoff mindset 41:10 - Quick hits with Sam Rousseau and Connor MacPherson!  

On today's episode, Scott and Brad catch up on the Mooseheads' recent stretch—an inconsistent run of results, but highlighted by a much-needed overtime win vs. Gatineau that had some edge to it.    From there, it's a look ahead at a brutal upcoming slate (including Chicoutimi) and why the standings race is so tight that a few points could completely change Halifax's playoff path.    They also hit league news, including a coaching change in Gatineau, and break down the NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings — with shoutouts to Mooseheads names on the list (and what's driving their stock).    And finally, a brand-new segment: "Random Social Media Comment of the Week"… and yes, it's as unhinged as it sounds.   Scott and Brad are then joined by former Mooseheads goalie/video coach Joey Perricone for a wide-ranging, behind-the-scenes hockey conversation. Joey walks through his unlikely path from Southern California roller hockey to the WHL, including the culture shock of arriving in Moose Jaw with basically nothing, and what that era of junior hockey was really like. He revisits a WHL finals run, a near goalie-fight moment, and the coaching connections that led him through Rouyn-Noranda, Moncton, and eventually Halifax.    Tune in now!   Show notes:   00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Mid-season recap 07:21 - League news 09:03 - NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings + Mooseheads on the list 16:33 - New segment debut: "Random Social Media Comment of the Week" 18:46 - Joey Perricone joins the pod 20:14 - Growing up in Southern California: roller hockey, Ducks fandom, and finding the game 26:18 - WHL culture shock, toughness, and a near goalie-fight story 35:05 - From WHL to StFX: career limbo, border issues, and finding the right fit 44:18 - Coaching in the Q: Rouyn-Noranda, Moncton, deadline stories, and organizational culture 1:06:20 - Mooseheads goalies, coaching philosophy, rapid-fire, and wrap-up  

On today's episode, Brad and Scott welcome former Moosehead, and everyone's favourite foodie, Stephen Davis to the pod. Stephen chats about life after Halifax and shares how Dining with Davis and stepping into the broadcast booth lit a fire for pursuing a career and television and journalism.   Plus: the truth about Charlottetown battles, "PP Gold," The Trotting Fox, and the legendary "build it and they will come" comeback.   The guys also cover a big November road trip, Oleg Kulebyakin's coming out party, and look forward at the remaining games on the schedule for 2025.   Show notes:   00:00 - Introduction   1:00 - Road trip recap   11:02 - Oleg Kulebyakin showing his potential   14:23 - The season so far   15:57 - Interview with Stephen Davis   16:40 - Catching up with Stephen   20:35 - Stephen on his television and journalism career   23:55 - The history of Hingham, Mass.   28:50 - Stephen on his journey that led to playing for the Moose   41:30 - Stephen on his playing days in Halifax   58:16 - From Moose D-man to colour commentator   1:08:00 - Quick hits with Stephen Davis!  

On today's episode, Scott and Brad sit down with one of the most important figures in Halifax Mooseheads history — Dominique Ducharme. Dom walks us through his journey from coaching the Moose to Memorial Cup champion, World Junior gold, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a Stanley Cup final, and now assistant coach with the Vegas Golden Knights. You'll hear: Stories from his time in Halifax with Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin, Martin Frk, and Cam Critchlow How he built a winning culture and turned a losing group into a powerhouse What it was actually like coaching in Montreal during that magical 2021 Stanley Cup Final run Why he still follows the Mooseheads, QMJHL, and his former players all over the world His philosophy on development, leadership, discipline (yes, that Dome story), and preparing a team for the "final exam" Scott and Brad also open the show by recapping a wild afternoon at Scotiabank Centre: wiener dogs, a broken Zamboni door, eight Mooseheads power plays, and a touching tribute to longtime anthem singer Peter Baylis.   Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Saturday afternoon's game 5:40 - Remembering Peter Baylis 8:05 - Moose on the road 17:02 – Interview with Dominique Ducharme 17:25 – Life in Vegas & NHL Coaching Routine 20:10 – Power Play, Forwards & Adding Mitch Marner 26:52 – Following the QMJHL & Former Players Worldwide 30:26 – Becoming Head Coach of the Montreal Canadiens 35:13 – Montreal vs Halifax: Hockey-Mad Markets 40:14 – Getting the Mooseheads Job 46:05 – Turning Around a Losing Culture 55:08 – Marty Frk Stories 1:01:02 – Leadership, Mentorship & Pairing Vets with Rookies 1:05:46 – Reverse Sweep vs Quebec (Down 0–3 to 4–3) 1:15:15 – The 2012–13 Season: Handling Expectations 1:18:18 – President's Cup in Halifax & Downtown Celebrations 1:20:20 – Drummondville: Wearing the GM Hat 1:25:59 – World Juniors: Shootout Heartbreak vs USA 1:28:27 – Coming Back to Win World Junior Gold 1:31:57 – Quick hits with Dom Ducharme!  

On today's episode of This is Moose Country, Scott and Brad break down a massive Quebec road swing – wins over Moncton and Blainville, an OT point in Rouyn-Noranda, and a tough one in Val-d'Or – including a wild 7–5 win where the special teams finally caught fire, and third-overall pick Malik L'Italien had a breakout night. They also chat about the upcoming games in November as well as the heartbreak felt across Canada with the Blue Jays going down in game 7 of the World Series. Then they're  joined by two of the guys leading the charge this season: Forward Liam Kilfoil and defenceman Eddy Doyle. They dive into: What that road trip felt like from inside the room and why the Blainville win was a "we're legit" moment The transition to Brad MacKenzie as head coach and how the staff keeps the group loose but dialed in Liam's wild broken-nose story Eddy's draft year: prospects game, scout meetings, and balancing NHL and NCAA interest Liam's invite to Detroit Red Wings development camp — lining up against Larkin, Raymond and Kane, and a sit-down with Steve Yzerman The reality of chasing the dream: NCAA commitments, CHL/NCAA rule changes, and different paths to pro hockey Eddy's summer grind in Tignish Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 02:26 - Wild win in Blainville & special teams waking up 04:49 – Malik L'Italien's breakout game & young guns stepping up 07:44 – Big weekend vs Charlottetown, Kids Day & the Wiener Dog Race 13:51 – Liam Kilfoil & Eddy Doyle join the show 14:08 – Life on the road 18:01 – Coaching change, staff impact & team culture 21:35 – Draft year, prospects game & NHL scouts 31:24 – University hockey 35:29 – Eddy's summer grind on the Island 43:28 – Expectations, trade period & belief in this team 56:13 – Quick hits with Liam and Eddy!

Sportsnet's Ken Reid joins Scott and Brad to talk about his brand-new book The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent — a deep dive into the people who discover the game's future stars.  Ken shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from his early days calling Mooseheads games on Eastlink, his memories of Halifax hockey legends like Jody Shelley and Carlisle Lewis, and how his love of the game took him from the Dartmouth Sportsplex to the national stage.   Scott and Brad also chat about the strong start to the season for the Moose, the big road trip ahead, as well as the upcoming QMJHL prospects game. Tune in now!   👉 Subscribe for more Moose Country content and behind-the-scenes stories from players, coaches, and media personalities. Show notes:   00:00 - Introduction   00:50 - The last 3 games   9:12 - The season so far   15:25 - Upcoming road trip   17:30 - QMJHL top prospects game   21:20 - Interview with Ken Reid   23:00 – Blue Jays are heading to the World Series!   29:40 – From Dartmouth Cable to National TV   33:50 – Advice for Broadcasters & Working With Ivanka Osmak   39:10 – Inside the Book: The Next One   46:00 – Analytics vs. Human Scouting   53:50 – Writing Process & Balancing TV Life   56:00 – Mooseheads Connections & Maritime Hockey Legends   1:04:00 – Quick hits with Ken Reid

Get Your Mooseheads 90s Night Merch Here: https://mooseshop.ca/   On today's episode, Scott and Brad welcome Zach Fucale to the podcast! Zach joins us all thee way from Minsk, Belarus where he's currently playing for their KHL team, Dinamo Minsk. The boys reminisce about Zach's time with the Mooseheads including winning the Memorial Cup, as well as what it was like to get drafted to the Montreal Canadiens, finally getting his first start in the NHL, and then eventually getting settled playing hockey in Europe.   Scott and Brad also chat about the strong start to the 2025/26 season for the Moose and preview the next two upcoming home games against Rimouski and Moncton. Tune in now!   Show notes:   00:00 - Introduction   3:30 - Back to back wins for the Moose   5:40 - Quinn Kennedy's strong start to the season   9:35 - Game previews: Rimouski and Moncton   17:00 - Introduction to Zach Fucale   24:10 - Zach on going to the KHL finals last years   26:15 - Zach on getting drafted and playing with the Mooseheads   49:00 - Zach on getting drafted to the Montreal Canadiens   54:00 - Zach on getting traded to the Remparts   1:03:00 - Zach on winning gold at the World Juniors   1:04:55 - Zach on getting his shot in the NHL   1:19:20 - Zach on the Spengler Cup   1:21:40 - Zach's Marty Frk story   1:24:00 - Quick hits with Zach Fucale  

This is Moose Country returns for season 2! Hosts Scott and Brad are joined by Head Coach Brad MacKenzie and Associate Coach Josh Hepditch. The coaching staff reflects on the excitement of the home opener, the energy of the crowd, and the importance of starting the season on a strong note.   Coach MacKenzie discusses his path to becoming head coach and the experiences that have shaped his leadership behind the bench. Associate Coach Hepditch shares insights on joining the organization and his enthusiasm for returning to the QMJHL. Together, they provide perspective on the team's preparation, culture, and approach to guiding a young roster through the challenges of a long season.   This episode offers Mooseheads fans and hockey followers alike a deeper look at the coaching philosophies and leadership driving Halifax into a promising year. Tune in now!   Show notes:   00:00 - This is Moose Country is back!   00:25 - Home opener recap   4:20 - Thoughts on this year's team   15:30 -  Head Coach Brad MacKenzie and Associate Coach Josh Hepditch join the show!   15:55 - What does a typical day for the coaching staff look like?   19:10 - Brad and Josh on working together   21:40 - Discussing the home opener   23:40 - Coaches on this year's leadership group   26:00 - Josh on what he learned behind the bench in Moncton   28:25 - Coaches on goaltending this year   32:00 - The new dressing room and facility   35:10 - Quick hits with Brad and Josh

On today's episode, Brad and Scott wrap up the season that was with a breakdown of the Mooseheads' second round exit, how other teams fared, a preview of the semifinals, as well as looking towards the QMJHL draft. They then welcome head coach Andrew Lord to the show where they chat about the first round upset against Drummondville, key takeaways from the season, Andrew's thoughts on the current coaching staff, and his Stanley Cup Playoff predictions among other things. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Moose go down in second round 7:15 - Round 2 results 12:00 - QMJHL semifinals breakdown 17:30 - QMJHL draft preview 26:48 - Introduction to Andrew Lord 28:20 - Andrew on the first round upset over Drummondville 44:00 - Andrew on the impact the overagers had on the team mentality 51:25 - Key takeaways from this season heading into next year 54:35 - Andrew on Walters' potential 56:05 - Andrew on Cirka's potential 57:50 - Andrew on the current coaching staff 1:06:20 - Andrew on the new rules surrounding NCAA eligibility 1:08:35 - Looking towards the Q draft 1:11:00 - Andrew on the amount of video he watches 1:15:15 - Andrew's Stanley Cup Playoff predictions 1:16:55 - Andrew's experience in Greenville 1:22:45 - Quick hits with Andrew Lord  

What a win for the Moose! The boys are moving on to the second round after an incredible first round upset over Drummondville. Scott and Brad break down the series as well as recapping the rest of round 1 and look towards round 2 where we'll see your Mooseheads take on the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Scott and Brad also sit down with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews for a great interview where the guys reminisce about their time with the Moose, tell their best Marty Frk story, as well Quick Hits with the boys. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:10 - History Made! The Moose move on to the second round 10:05 - Halifax vs. Rouyn-Noranda in round 2 12:45 - Round 1 recap 20:45 - Round 2 predictions 24:00 - Introduction to Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews 29:50 - Brent's QMJHL draft experience 32:35 - Darcy's QMJHL draft experience 34:35 - Brent's first year with the Mooseheads 36:35 - Darcy's first year with the Mooseheads 39:40 - Playing for Dom Ducharme 43:45 - Darcy and Brent's best Marty Frk stories 46:50 - Darcy and Brent reminisce about their most memorable playoff series' with the Moose 54:30 - Darcy and Brent on winning the Memorial Cup 1:00:40 - Playing with the Moose the following year 1:03:30 - Brent on getting draft by the Nashville Predators 1:05:55 - Transition to playing for UPEI 1:08:05 - Quick hits with Darcy and Brent  

On today's episode, Scott and Brad break down the final week of the season where the Moose secured the final playoff spot. They preview Halifax's opening round matchup with Drummondville as well as the rest of the 1st round matchups. They then sit down with former Moosehead and current San Jose Barracuda Jake Furlong. They chat about what it's been like for Jake in his first season as a professional as well as reminisce about Jake's time with the Mooseheads and his experience playing for Team Canada in the World Juniors Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Moose secure final playoff spot on last day of the regular season 5:15 - Previewing this year's CHL Import Draft 9:35 - Mooseheads vs. Drummondville series preview 16:45 - Playoff matchups around the league 32:45 - Fact or fiction: QMJHL playoff edition 41:50 - Introduction to Jake Furlong 42:10 - Jake on playing in his first professional hockey season with the San Jose Barracuda 49:40 - Jake looks back on the Mooseheads drafting him back in 2020 58:45 - Jake on putting on a Mooseheads jersey for the first time 1:04:15 - Jake's fondest memories while playing with Halifax 1:07:45 - Jake on playing for Team Canada at the World Juniors 1:13:40 - Jake on getting drafted to the San Jose Sharks 1:17:50 - Quick hits with Jake Furlong

On today's episode, Brad and Scott break down the last few games of the season as well as what it's going to take to secure a playoff spot. They also congratulate Nate MacKinnon on his 1000th NHL point, discuss Brad Marchand's potential impact on the Panthers, and go through their Mount Rushmore's of the best over age Mooseheads of all time. They then welcome Brady Schultz, Braeden MacPhee, and Jacob Steinman to the podcast and chat about potential first round matchups, what it's like to be some of the oldest guys on the team as well as what's next for the three players beyond this season. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Looking towards the last few games of the season 9:40 - Keys to finishing the season strong 11:15 - Nathan MacKinnon reaches 1000 NHL points 14:10 - Marchand joins the Panthers 17:00 - Mount Rushmore: Top 4 over age Mooseheads of all time 22:00 - Introduction to Brady Schultz, Braeden MacPhee, and Jacob Steinman 24:10 - Potential first round matchups 25:45 - What does it mean to be one of the mentors on the Moose 29:20 - Playing for a new coach in Andrew Lord 33:45 - Brady and Jacob on potential breaking records 41:30 - How Brady, Braeden, and Jacob all ended up on the Moose 52:35 - The greatest Mooseheads draft class of all time? 57:00 - What's next for Brady, Braeden, and Jacob? 1:02:50 - Quick hits with the boys

On today's episode, Brad and Scott chat about the Mooseheads last stretch and recent form as well as what kind of hockey the team needs to play to secure a spot in this year's playoffs. They also recap the incredible Team Canada victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off and do a blind ranking of the top 5 players in the tournament. They then sit down with Alex Tanguay for an inclusive interview where he talks about his time with the Mooseheads, an incredible career in the NHL, as well as his journey to becoming an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Mooseheads recent form 7:35 - Playoffs talk 14:30 - Four Nations Recap 18:00 - Blind Ranking 21:00 - Introduction to Alex Tanguay 22:40 - Alex on becoming assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings 25:15 - Alex's thoughts on the current Mooseheads team 27:55 - Alex on what it meant to be drafted by the Mooseheads 30:10 - Alex on his first seasons with the Mooseheads 34:20 - Playing for Team Canada at the World Juniors 36:35 - Alex on getting drafted 12th overall to the Colorado Avalanche 39:50 - Coming back to the Mooseheads on a stacked team 41:55 - From a stacked Mooseheads team to a roster full of stars on the Avalanche 46:45 - Alex on winning the Stanley Cup 55:15 - Alex on playing for Calgary and Montreal 59:10 - Playing with Saku Koivu 1:04:25 - Alex on his relationship with Patrick Roy 1:10:20 - Alex on the final years of his NHL career 1:13:10 - Quick Hits with Alex Tanguay

On today's episode, Brad and Scott recap the last few games and preview the upcoming rivalry games including a showdown between Steinman and Rousseau. They also go over their top 3 Super Bowl half time shows and preview the 4 Nations Face-Off. Brad and Scott then welcome former Moosehead and current Nashville Predator, Zachary L'Heureux to the podcast. They chat about his days in the Q, getting drafted, and now playing with the Predators. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Recap of the last few games 12:05 - Steinman vs. Rousseau 15:30 - Top 3 Super Bowl halftime shows of all time 21:40 - 4 Nations Face-Off Preview 25:50 - Brad and Scott's Team Canada's Top Line Draft 33:00 - Introduction to Zachary L'Heureux 34:45 - Zach on playing for Team Quebec and being drafted by the Moncton Wildcats 38:05 - Zach on playing with the u17 Team Canada Black 41:00 - Zach on getting traded to the Moose and establishing himself with the team 49:05 - Zach on playing against his former team Moncton in the playoffs 58:45 - Scott's Taylor Swift story 1:01:10 - Zach's first year as a pro 1:04:15 - Playing with pros like Stamkos, O'Reilly, Schenn, etc. 1:08:45 - The Dad's trip 1:12:10 - Zach on his style of play 1:18:10 - Quick hits

On today's episode, Brad and Scott chat about the big win over Chicoutimi this past Friday, as well as the upcoming 3 in 3 road trip, a Mt. Rushmore featuring the greatest Mooseheads fighters of all time. They also sit down with former Moosehead and Country Liberty Founder Sawyer Hannay in a great interview where Sawyer talks about how he started Country Liberty and reflects back on a great hockey career that included 3 seasons with the Moose. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Looking back at the last stretch of games 5:35 - Game of the year against Chicoutimi 10:45 - The upcoming 3 in 3 road trip 15:15 - Newfoundland Regiment officially unveiled 20:05 - Mt. Rushmore: Greatest Mooseheads fighters of all time 27:00 - Introduction to Sawyer Hannay 28:20 - Chatting about Sawyer's company Country Liberty 33:20 - Sawyer's appearance on Dragon's Den 39:00 - Sawyer on playing with the Moncton Flyers 41:20 - Sawyer's untold story about his draft experience 44:10 - Sawyer's first years with the Mooseheads 48:40 - Sawyer on playing with Nate and Jo 50:40 - Sawyer's best Marty Frk stories 53:45 - Sawyer recalls the legendary reverse sweep against Quebec 1:01:20 - Sawyer on getting drafted by the Vancouver Canucks 1:07:35 - Sawyer's most memorable fights in the Q 1:10:40 - The fight that went viral 1:15:00 - Playing overseas in Austria 1:19:50 - Sawyer's decision to attend St. Thomas University 1:16:30 - Quick hits   Check out the Official Mooseheads Team Shop: https://mooseshop.ca/