This is Moose Country

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

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, 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 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 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

On today's episode of This is Moose Country, Brad and Scott offer up some trade deadline news, bid farewell to Jan Spryner, and welcome brand new Moosehead Quinn Kennedy and teammate Owen Phillips to the pod. Quinn chats about his first impressions with the Mooseheads, who he and Owen looked up to when they were younger, as well as thoughts on the remainder of the season and beyond. They also reflect on the Tantallon wildfires that affected both Quinn and Owen and their families. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Trade deadline updates 6:25 - Jan Spryner heads home to play pro in Czechia 8:20 - Season expectations so far 13:05 - Brad's TOP 3 17:30 - Introduction to Quinn and Owen 20:25 - Quinn's first impressions of the Mooseheads personnel and coaching staff 22:15 - Quinn and Owen's thoughts on looking towards the remainder of the season 28:35 - Looking towards Quinn's debut with the Mooseheads on New Year's Eve 29:35 - Who did Quinn and Owen look up to on the Mooseheads when they were younger 36:55 - Quinn and Owen reflect on the Tantallon wildfires 39:50 - Thoughts on the NCAA rule change 42:55 - Holiday traditions 44:10 - 10 quick hit questions

Welcome to the first episode of This is Moose Country! Co-hosts Scott MacIntosh and Brad Cuzner chat about the season so far, news around the league, and what might happen at the trade deadline. They also sit down with former Mooseheads captain and Memorial Cup champion Trey Lewis. Trey reflects on his time with the Mooseheads, transitioning to university hockey, his experience playing overseas in England, as well as what he's been up to recently. Tune in now, you don't want to miss this! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction to This is Moose Country 1:30 - Thoughts on the team and season so far 4:00 - Thoughts on new coach Andrew Lord 5:05 - Rebuilding with the best goalie in the Q in Rousseau 6:10 - Discussing the Halifax vs. Rouyn-Noranda rivalry 8:30 - The trade deadline is looming… 12:10 - Introduction to Trey Lewis 17:50 - Looking back at some of Trey's most memorable fights 22:20 - Trey's first goal in the Q 24:00 - Who did Trey look up to during his first two years on the Mooseheads 26:55 - Trey on how quickly the team went from bottom of the standings to eventual Memorial Cup Champions in a matter of a couple years 29:55 - Trey on having several different coaches over a short period of time 31:25 - Trey talks about becoming captain of the Mooseheads and the steps he took to becoming a great leader 32:55 - Looking back on the 0-3 comeback against the Remparts 36:55 - The electric scenes after winning the President's Cup in Halifax 39:10 - Trey's experience at the Calgary Flames development camp 43:15 - Trey on heading to Miramichi after his time with the Mooseheads 48:20 - Trey on his time at UNB 50:55 - Trey's experience overseas in England in the EIHL 53:05 - How Trey feels about his overall experience with the Mooseheads