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4 Nations Face-Off Preview | Rivalry Game: Steinman vs. Rousseau | Interview with Zachary L’Heureux
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02/12/25 • 81 min
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
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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
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01/01/25 • 59 min
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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Season Wrap Up | Key Takeaways From the Year | Interview with Head Coach Andrew Lord
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04/24/25 • 88 min
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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Mooseheads Playoff Push | Recapping Canada’s Incredible Win at 4 Nations | Interview with Alex Tanguay
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02/26/25 • 79 min
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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New Faces in New Places: Trade Deadline Recap | The Road Ahead | Interview with Cam Russell, Mooseheads GM
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01/15/25 • 60 min
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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Looking Towards the Second Half of the Season | Interview with Newly Acquired Quinn Kennedy and Owen Phillips
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12/19/24 • 51 min
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.
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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
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Mooseheads Secure Playoffs | Round 1 Matchups | Interview with Jake Furlong
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03/26/25 • 80 min
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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The Mooseheads Make History! | Round 1 recap | Interview with Darcy Ashley and Brent Andrews
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04/09/25 • 71 min
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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Mooseheads Looking to Finish Season Strong | Mount Rushmore | Interview with Brady Schultz, Braeden MacPhee, and Jacob Steinman
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03/12/25 • 67 min
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
Greatest Mooseheads Fighters of All Time | Steinman Shines | Interview with Sawyer Hannay
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01/29/25 • 90 min
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
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How many episodes does This is Moose Country have?
This is Moose Country currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does This is Moose Country cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Hockey.
What is the most popular episode on This is Moose Country?
The episode title 'Mooseheads Playoff Push | Recapping Canada’s Incredible Win at 4 Nations | Interview with Alex Tanguay' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This is Moose Country?
The average episode length on This is Moose Country is 68 minutes.
How often are episodes of This is Moose Country released?
Episodes of This is Moose Country are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of This is Moose Country?
The first episode of This is Moose Country was released on Nov 20, 2024.
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