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This is Moose Country

Halifax Mooseheads | BNV Media

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Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 19

Join Scott MacIntosh and Brad Cuzner for This is Moose Country, the official podcast of your Halifax Mooseheads. They'll be chatting about the team, what's going on around the league, and to some familiar faces and Mooseheads alumni. We're always looking for feedback from fans, let us know what you think of the podcast or if you have any suggestions at mooseheads@halifaxmooseheads.ca For video episodes, head to the official Mooseheads YouTube channel.

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Season 2 Premiere | A Look at This Year’s Roster | Head Coach Brad MacKenzie and Associate Coach Josh Hepditch Join the Show

Season 2 · Episode 1

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 40:39

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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Season Wrap Up | Key Takeaways From the Year | Interview with Head Coach Andrew Lord

Season 1 · Episode 12

Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 01:28:36

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

The Mooseheads Make History! | Round 1 recap | Interview with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews

Season 1 · Episode 11

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 01:11:46

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

Mooseheads Secure Playoffs | Round 1 Matchups | Interview with Jake Furlong

Season 1 · Episode 10

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • Duration 01:20:55

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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Mooseheads Looking to Finish Season Strong | Mount Rushmore | Interview with Brady Schultz, Braeden MacPhee, and Jacob Steinman

Season 1 · Episode 9

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 • Duration 01:07:44

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

Mooseheads Playoff Push | Recapping Canada’s Incredible Win at 4 Nations | Interview with Alex Tanguay

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • Duration 01:19:13

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

4 Nations Face-Off Preview | Rivalry Game: Steinman vs. Rousseau | Interview with Zachary L’Heureux

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 01:21:30

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

Greatest Mooseheads Fighters of All Time | Steinman Shines | Interview with Sawyer Hannay

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • Duration 01:30:17

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

New Faces in New Places: Trade Deadline Recap | The Road Ahead | Interview with Cam Russell, Mooseheads GM

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • Duration 01:00:03

On today’s episode of This is Moose Country, Scott and Brad chat about the Mooseheads current run of form, the tough road trip ahead, as well as a great interview with Mooseheads General Manager Cam Russell.

Cam gives his thoughts on the expectations for this year, how the rebuild is going, and also reflects on his long NHL career.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Discussing the Mooseheads current form

5:25 - The tough road trip ahead

7:30 - Halifax/Rimouski reunion

8:25 - Fact or fiction

15:45 - Introduction to Cam Russell

16:10 - Cam’s thoughts on the big win over the weekend

16:40 - Cam on the trades the Mooseheads made this season

23:40 - Cam on the new NCAA rules and how they’ll change the junior hockey landscape

30:05 - Expectations for the rest of the season

36:05 - Cam reflects on his junior hockey career

39:40 - Cam looks back on his draft day and starting his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks

49:15 - Cam on what was it like being coached by Mike Keenan and Darryl Sutter

53:55 - Cam’s goal scoring trivia question

54:50 - Quick hits

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Top 3 Mooseheads Trades of All Time | Welcoming Nick Cirka to the Team | Interview with Peter Simon, President of Simon Sports

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 • Duration 59:30

On today’s episode, Brad and Scott recap Saturday night’s game at the Titan, their thoughts on Team Canada at the World Juniors, as well as introducing a couple of new segments and a great interview with Mooseheads Owner, Peter Simon. Tune in now!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

1:05 - Recapping Saturday night’s game against Acadie-Bathurst

6:45 - There’s a new goalie in town!

9:05 - Brad and Scott’s thoughts on Team Canada at the World Juniors

13:30 - New segment: Fact or Fiction

19:30 - The Greatest of All Time: top 3 Mooseheads trades of all time

29:00 - Introduction to Peter Simon

31:40 - What drew Peter’s interest in the game of hockey

33:35 - Peter on his connection with the Red Wings and friendships with some of the former players

35:15 - How Simon Sports deciding to pursue ownership of the Mooseheads

40:30 - Peter on working with the other owners in the Q

43:15 - Peter on what went in to picking the new head coach Andrew Lord

45:30 - Peter on Ipswich Town F.C.

51:00 - Peter on Golf Mind and Body and his experience at The Masters

54:40 - Peter on being a potential investor in bringing an NHL franchise to Atlanta

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