Mooseheads legend Marty Frk joins the pod for a fun and memorable conversation about his Halifax career, the 2013 Memorial Cup run, life in pro hockey, fatherhood, and what it was like adapting to North America after arriving from Czechia. Marty also shares stories from his years in the AHL and NHL, reflects on his time with the Mooseheads, and talks about why Halifax still means so much to him.

On top of that, the guys break down the Mooseheads' playoff matchup with Chicoutimi, make their QMJHL first-round predictions, and react to a great social media post of the week from Sackville minor hockey.

Then comes a great surprise as Luca Ciampini jumps in to crash the interview and bring some classic stories, laughs, and memories from their Mooseheads days together.

If you're a Mooseheads fan, this one is packed with playoff talk, nostalgia, and some all-time stories from one of the most beloved players to wear the jersey.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

1:04 - Final games of the season

7:45 - First Round Matchup

12:05 - Playoff Predictions

21:55 - Social Media comment of the week

25:17 - Marty Frk joins the show

26:17 - Marty on becoming a father of two

30:11 - Why Calgary has been a great fit

36:58 - Marty Frk's Mooseheads draft day story

42:02 - Surprise guest Luca Ciampini joins

56:26 - Classic Marty and Luca stories

01:06:09 - Marty on his 8-point playoff game

01:07:54 - Memorial Cup parade memories

01:09:33 - NHL Draft and pro hockey journey

01:14:21 - Why Marty went to Switzerland

01:17:44 - Quick hits with Marty Frk!

Former Halifax Mooseheads forward and 2013 Memorial Cup champion Luca Ciampini joins the podcast for a fun and memorable conversation about his time in Halifax, the bond of those championship teams, and the path hockey has taken him on since junior.

Luca reflects on being drafted second overall by the Mooseheads, the build-up of one of the most talented teams in franchise history, and what it was like sharing the ice with names like Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Frk, Jonathan Drouin, MacKenzie Weegar, and more.

Luca also shares stories from behind the scenes of that era, including his friendship with Marty Frk, the unforgettable atmosphere of winning in Halifax, and why lifting the President Cup on home ice meant so much. Plus, he gives an update on life today in Montreal, where he's deeply involved in hockey development, player mentorship, and the agency world. It's a great episode filled with laughs, nostalgia, and the kind of stories Mooseheads fans will love. Tune in now!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:40 - Back to back victories

6:35 - Strong rookie season from Oleg Kulebyakin

7:40 - Chicoutimi on a hot streak

12:45 - Social media comment of the week

13:58 - Luca Ciampini joins the pod

14:20 - Life update, hockey development, and agency work

24:25 - Drafted 2nd overall by the Mooseheads

31:19 - Building toward a championship team and winning the Memorial Cup

48:02 - 2014 playoff run and leadership growth

56:55 - Quick hits with Luca Ciampini

It was a weekend that had everything: an exhausting shootout marathon, an ugly "stinker," and a pushback game that brought the Halifax – Moncton rivalry heat right back to the surface.

Quinn Kennedy and Danny Walters talk about how a team responds after getting embarrassed, how you reset mentally within 24 hours, and why proving you can hang with the league's best matters this time of year.

The episode also starts with Olympic hockey chatter — Scott and Brad tee up Canada vs. Czechia, talk about the Czechs' identity in big tournaments, and can't stop laughing at how stacked Canada looks (to the point one player compared them to the Harlem Globetrotters). It's the perfect backdrop before diving into rivalry hockey, momentum swings, and the reality of a grindy season.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:15 - Tough stretch of losses

5:25 - Olympic hockey predictions

10:25 - Random social media comment of the week

12:36 - Quinn Kennedy & Danny Walters join the pod

13:53 - The bounce-back mindset after the 11–1 game

15:20 - The fight, momentum swings, and sticking together in a chippy game

18:46 - Moose Fight Cancer Night

20:29 - Quebec road-trip grind, hotel life, and watching Dexter

27:48 - What it means to be local Mooseheads, family in the stands, favorite memories

38:52 - Wearing letters + quick hits

On today's episode, Scott and Brad recap a gritty Quebec road trip, preview a huge stretch vs Newfoundland and a home-and-home with Cape Breton, and break down how tight the Eastern standings are while looking towards the playoffs.

They also shift into draft talk: the Mooseheads' lottery-positioned Rimouski first-round pick, what the odds mean, and the excitement of the QMJHL Draft coming to Halifax June 5 - 6 — plus how Halifax's stockpile of picks could shape the next era.

Then, overage forwards Sam Rousseau and Connor MacPherson join the show to talk life in Halifax, balancing school with the major junior grind, and what's clicked since arriving with the Mooseheads.

Rousseau breaks down his scoring surge and physical, net-driving style, while MacPherson shares his unique path back into the CHL and his all-around role. The conversation also hits on the NCAA rule change and how it could reshape player development, before wrapping with quick hits. Tune in now!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:38 - Quebec road trip

6:35 - A closer look at the standings

11:15 - Halifax's hosting draft

13:55 - Random social media comment of the week

15:20 - Interview with Sam Rousseau and Connor Macpherson

17:47 - Road trip vibe + reset after Victoriaville

20:46 - Fighting rule discussion

22:22 - MacPherson and Rousseau on brotherly love in hockey

28:11 - NCAA rule change: how it would've changed their careers

31:33 - Rousseau on Rouyn-Noranda development culture + 12th round draft story

35:20 - MacPherson's path to Halifax

37:10 - New Mooseheads facilities: game-day lights, steam room, NHL feel

38:25 - Playoff mindset

41:10 - Quick hits with Sam Rousseau and Connor MacPherson!

On today's episode, Scott and Brad catch up on the Mooseheads' recent stretch—an inconsistent run of results, but highlighted by a much-needed overtime win vs. Gatineau that had some edge to it.

From there, it's a look ahead at a brutal upcoming slate (including Chicoutimi) and why the standings race is so tight that a few points could completely change Halifax's playoff path.

They also hit league news, including a coaching change in Gatineau, and break down the NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings — with shoutouts to Mooseheads names on the list (and what's driving their stock).

And finally, a brand-new segment: "Random Social Media Comment of the Week"… and yes, it's as unhinged as it sounds.

Scott and Brad are then joined by former Mooseheads goalie/video coach Joey Perricone for a wide-ranging, behind-the-scenes hockey conversation.

Joey walks through his unlikely path from Southern California roller hockey to the WHL, including the culture shock of arriving in Moose Jaw with basically nothing, and what that era of junior hockey was really like. He revisits a WHL finals run, a near goalie-fight moment, and the coaching connections that led him through Rouyn-Noranda, Moncton, and eventually Halifax.

Tune in now!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Mid-season recap

07:21 - League news

09:03 - NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings + Mooseheads on the list

16:33 - New segment debut: "Random Social Media Comment of the Week"

18:46 - Joey Perricone joins the pod

20:14 - Growing up in Southern California: roller hockey, Ducks fandom, and finding the game

26:18 - WHL culture shock, toughness, and a near goalie-fight story

35:05 - From WHL to StFX: career limbo, border issues, and finding the right fit

44:18 - Coaching in the Q: Rouyn-Noranda, Moncton, deadline stories, and organizational culture

1:06:20 - Mooseheads goalies, coaching philosophy, rapid-fire, and wrap-up

On today's episode, Brad and Scott welcome former Moosehead, and everyone's favourite foodie, Stephen Davis to the pod. Stephen chats about life after Halifax and shares how Dining with Davis and stepping into the broadcast booth lit a fire for pursuing a career and television and journalism.

Plus: the truth about Charlottetown battles, "PP Gold," The Trotting Fox, and the legendary "build it and they will come" comeback.

The guys also cover a big November road trip, Oleg Kulebyakin's coming out party, and look forward at the remaining games on the schedule for 2025.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

1:00 - Road trip recap

11:02 - Oleg Kulebyakin showing his potential

14:23 - The season so far

15:57 - Interview with Stephen Davis

16:40 - Catching up with Stephen

20:35 - Stephen on his television and journalism career

23:55 - The history of Hingham, Mass.

28:50 - Stephen on his journey that led to playing for the Moose

41:30 - Stephen on his playing days in Halifax

58:16 - From Moose D-man to colour commentator

1:08:00 - Quick hits with Stephen Davis!

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!