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!

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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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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