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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