Épisodes

  • Sportsnet's Ken Reid on Mooseheads Memories, Hockey Scouts & His New Book 'The Next One'
    Oct 22 2025

    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!

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    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

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    1 h et 15 min
  • Mooseheads Legend Zach Fucale Joins the Pod | Strong Start to the Season | 90s Night this Saturday
    Oct 8 2025

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    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

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    1 h et 32 min
  • Season 2 Premiere | A Look at This Year's Roster | Head Coach Brad MacKenzie and Associate Coach Josh Hepditch Join the Show
    Sep 24 2025

    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

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    41 min
  • Season Wrap Up | Key Takeaways From the Year | Interview with Head Coach Andrew Lord
    Apr 24 2025

    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

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    1 h et 29 min
  • The Mooseheads Make History! | Round 1 recap | Interview with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews
    Apr 9 2025

    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

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    1 h et 12 min
  • Mooseheads Secure Playoffs | Round 1 Matchups | Interview with Jake Furlong
    Mar 26 2025

    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

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    1 h et 21 min
  • Mooseheads Looking to Finish Season Strong | Mount Rushmore | Interview with Brady Schultz, Braeden MacPhee, and Jacob Steinman
    Mar 12 2025

    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

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    1 h et 8 min
  • Mooseheads Playoff Push | Recapping Canada's Incredible Win at 4 Nations | Interview with Alex Tanguay
    Feb 26 2025

    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

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    1 h et 19 min